Image Courtesy of VA Illiana Health Care NORMAL, Ill. – Last week over four-hundred fifty Illinois State University student veterans had the chance to meet with a Veterans Affairs representative to apply for lifetime healthcare benefits. VA Illiana Health Care sent a team out to ISU to share information about the expansion of the PACT act which made millions of veterans eligible for VA care without having to apply for […]
Photo provided by Thomas Willmitch NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Planetarium is hosting a new show titled, “Phantom of the Universe," narrated by Tilda Swinton and exploring the importance of dark matter in the universe. ISU Planetarium Director Thomas Willmitch shared why dark matter is a highlighted topic in the show. “The reason dark matter is so important to astronomers and, in turn, anyone who has an interest […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees appointed Aondover Tarhule, Ph.D., as the newest president of the university and approved a four-year contract expiring in 2028. The shift to the permanent role follows Tarhule's one-year term as interim president and a comprehensive nationwide search. Upon learning about his role as the permanent president, Tarhule explained what he felt in the moments following the announcement. “I was absolutely thrilled, […]
Image Courtesy of ISU Roller Hockey NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Roller Hockey team has received a back-to-back bid to compete in the national championships. Held in Auburn, Maine, the championship games will take place April 17-22 with roughly 25 teams representing Division III. Round robin play will determine the team’s placement in the tournament-style bracket. ISU Roller Hockey Captain and President Vinnie Bonamici explained that Illinois State’s 16-5-1 […]
Image Courtesy of McLean County NORMAL, Ill. - Today was primary election day in Illinois this year. Early voting began on Feb. 8, and the opportunity saw more than 1,000 voters between the three polling centers in the Bloomington-Normal area. The three voting centers for both early and day of voting included the Bone Student Center of Illinois State University, the Eastland Mall and the Government Center in Bloomington. As […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Across the state of Illinois tomorrow, voters will once again be returning to their local polling places to cast their decisions in the primary elections. McLean County is no exception and voters will have the chance to declare their party and pick a potential candidate for president, the US Congress and many other positions. More locally, voters will also cast votes for house representatives, state senators, county […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Aondover Tarhule, Ph.D., has been chosen to become the twenty-first president of Illinois State University, pending approval by the ISU Board of Trustees. The board made the announcement in a campus-wide email that it intends to pursue him for the position. The board will officially vote on the appointment in a special meeting on March 18 where they will deliberate on specific terms and conditions. Tarhule will […]
Photo provided by Sherri Hildebrand NORMAL, Ill. – On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Therapeutic Recreation Department held their annual Adaptapalooza in honor of Therapeutic Recreation Month, and they hope to hold another event in the fall. The event showcases inclusion as it serves as an opportunity for students to experience and understand the adapted sports available for those with physical disabilities. Instructional Assistant Professor Sherri Hildebrand detailed the event and […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL Ill. - As the countdown to the highly anticipated 2024 total solar eclipse begins, the campus of Illinois State University is gearing up. The total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical event where the moon completely obscures the sun, will cast its shadow across numerous states and cities, including Bloomington-Normal. With just a few weeks left until the celestial spectacle unfolds on April 8, […]
