Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Office of Admissions did not shift admission requirements or expectations of students for the Fall 2020 semester because most of the process was already completed. However, enrollment is lower after a record-breaking year 2019-2020. "The university takes great pride in keeping a beautiful campus, and having a very welcoming community. Whenever we can get students to visit we are at an […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- One hopeful Redbird stays positive through the new changes Illinois State University has implemented for the Redbirds Return plan. ISU students living in on-campus residence halls and University-owned apartments will have an extended move-in period August 7-16. For health and safety, students will have assigned move-in dates and times to limit the number of students moving into a location at any given time. With the announcement that most classes […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook page. NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University administration announces students will receive partial refunds for the Spring 2020 semester. President Larry Dietz states that programs including the Governor's Education Emergency Relief Fund and federal Coronavirus Air and Economic Securities Act will provide financial assistance to students. "Soon you will be receiving a partial refund of mandatory student fees for the spring 2020 semester. […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University changes plans for classes and operations for Summer 2020. ISU president Larry Dietz sent out a mass email April 9, to explain what changes are coming to the university this summer. All undergraduate and graduate summer courses will be taught online. However, ISU will continue to evaluate clinical and lab experiences for relevant disciplines and determine whether alternative learning […]
Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University administration announces Pass/No Pass grading option for students. President Larry Dietz sent a campus wide email announcing the option after the university switched to online classes. The change is an effort of flexibility to help students struggling with new instructional methods said Dietz. “What we might have considered unimaginable at the beginning of the Spring 2020 […]
Photo courtesy to Roxy's Hair Studio Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Local businesses are taking a hit due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the new Stay-At-Home order issued. However one local hair salon is using the community to stay positive during these trying times. In a little neighborhood near Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University is Roxy's Hair Studio, which provides professional hair care services. The salon is closed until […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The disruption of the spring semester by the global COVID-19 pandemic has also affected one of Illinois State University’s traditions: Spring commencement. ISU does not want the achievements of its students to go unrecognized. Therefore, the University will honor and recognize these accomplishments with two opportunities to celebrate. ISU will conduct a virtual ceremony that will include remarks by President Larry Dietz and other […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The world is changing, and it is changing fast. Of course, everyone is concerned for the youth and our students. But what about the professors and teachers that have to shift traditional teaching methods? Specifically at Illinois State University, who is working towards a new way of learning. Some of the tops concerns are making such massive changes to pedagogy in the […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- In trying times of this pandemic, questions are raised and mental strength is challenged. Especially for those who are unemployed or, more recently, the college students at Illinois State University who will not be returning for the remainder of the Spring semester. Student Counseling Services Associate Director for Programs Allyson Hawkins said, "We are hoping to offer remote services via telephone or video conferencing. […]
