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[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

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[Research at ISU @ISUResearch]

A reimagined summer research program @IllinoisStateU is giving local high school students a closer look at what it means to be a researcher. 🔬 Through the Illinois State University Research Experience (ISURE), students spent two weeks working alongside Redbird faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates on hands-on projects ranging from insect ecology to engineering. The revamped program emphasizes smaller cohorts, personalized mentorship, and meaningful research experiences that help students build skills and confidence as they explore future academic and career paths. ▶️ https://t.co/j8vG5HzLKA

[ISU Archives @ISUArchives]

Today's #TBT is the front cover of the program from the 1992 Dolly Parton concert at Braden Auditorium.

[Research at ISU @ISUResearch]

Check out @_TheTransmitter's article on how @WeAreTheCrabLab is decoding what effect a changing climate has on crabs' nervous systems.

@ISUBio
https://t.co/ZuZcfgzE4h

[Illinois State Football @RedbirdFB]

It's (almost) football time in BloNo⏰

Secure your tickets at https://t.co/xtetthJATM

[Applied Sci & Tech @ISUSciTech]

Join the Sweet Corn Circus in Uptown Normal on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy sweet corn, live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly fun!
#IllinoisStateUniversity #ISUSciTech #SweetCornCircus

[Business ISU @BusinessISU]

College of Business Dean Ajay Samant to return to faculty. Illinois State University College of Business Dean Ajay Samant will conclude his service as dean on December 31, 2026, and return to the faculty. Samant has led the COB since July 1, 2016.

https://t.co/qQu6QlAuL4

[Applied Sci & Tech @ISUSciTech]

CAST Student Spotlight!⭐️
Meet Jenna Mohammed, a senior majoring in computer science!
Jenna has built a strong sense of community at ISU through computer science, Army ROTC, and the Indian Student Association.
#IllinoisStateUniversity #ISUSciTech #ComputerScience #ArmyROTC

[Research at ISU @ISUResearch]

Congratulations to @ISUHistoryEd's Dr. Andrew Hartman and @ISUBio's Dr. Wolfgang Stein for being named @IllinoisStateU Distinguished Professors. Learn more about these internationally recognized scholars⬇️

@HartmanAndrew @WeAreTheCrabLab
https://t.co/9JchNb4PTd

[Research at ISU @ISUResearch]

From examining leafcutter ants in Costa Rica to investigating invasive species in Illinois, Jadyn Golz has found her passion for research @IllinoisStateU. The senior @ISUBio major received a FIREbird grant from the Office of Student Research to study eDNA detection methods for two invasive species that have caused major harm to native ecosystems. Working with #RedbirdScholar Dr. Kara Andres, Golz is learning how different conditions affect scientists' ability to detect these invaders before they spread. Learn more: https://t.co/IR60wXB9yd

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

Welcome back, Redbirds. ❤️ The past few days have been challenging, but they’ve also shown the strength of our Redbird community. President Tarhule has a message for the year ahead, and we’re excited to have you here for it.

[IL State Univ Police @ISUPolice]

An update from ISU Police following the storms: https://t.co/UUvCtzuJl0

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

A message from President Aondover Tarhule:

Redbird students, faculty, and staff,

Yesterday, the Illinois State University campus and the surrounding community sustained significant storm damage. The damage impacted our facilities, including power outages, flooding, downed trees, and nearby street closures. Fortunately, we have received no reports of significant injuries on campus.

I have visited several impacted sites and have been impressed and genuinely moved by the spirit of resiliency that I saw in students, staff, and families. Following the restoration of power to campus last night, the University’s Damage Assessment Teams worked late into the night to assess campus facilities and operations. They will continue to work to cleanup campus through the weekend. Please avoid damaged areas for your safety and to allow space for crews to remove debris.

As remediation continues today, I’d like to recognize and say thank you to the many employees who have helped ensure our campus community’s safety and that our learning spaces are ready for students and faculty on Monday. I also want to acknowledge that as our employees are working to support our campus community, they may also be navigating significant damage to their own homes as well as various other disruptions caused by yesterday’s storm. Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and continued support of our campus community during this difficult time.

I am also thankful to students and families for their patience during the interruption of Move-In and Welcome Week activities. Move-In resumed this morning, and staff and volunteers are ready to assist our remaining students with their arrival to campus.

It’s warming up this afternoon and tomorrow. I recognize that many students living off campus remain without power. The Ameren Community Outage Map is the best place to monitor for updates. All students are encouraged to visit locations on campus during normal business hours to cool down and charge up. The Bone Student Center, Redbird Game Complex, Student Fitness Center, Milner Library, and dining centers are open today. Phone charger stations are available in the Bone Student Center.

I look forward to welcoming students to campus over the weekend as we prepare for the first day of classes on Monday.

With Redbird pride,

Aondover Tarhule
President

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

The Illinois State campus is operating and continuing clean-up following yesterday’s storm. Numerous trees are down on the Quad, please avoid this area if possible. Much of the surrounding community remains without power. We recognize this is difficult for many students living off campus. For up-to-date information about community power outages, visit the Ameren Community Outage Map: https://t.co/BvpUmHTRzb

The Bone Student Center, Redbird Game Complex, Student Fitness Center, Milner Library, and dining centers are open today. Phone charger stations are available in the Bone Student Center. As the temperatures warm up today and tomorrow, please be reminded that on-campus spaces are air-conditioned and available to students during regular business hours.

For students moving into residence halls, Move-In is underway. Staff and volunteers are ready to assist. For students who missed their appointment time on Thursday, August 13, you may arrive any time today; no appointment is needed. Questions regarding Move-In should be directed to University Housing Services at [phone]. Housing is located in the Office of Residential Life building (ORL) and will be open over the weekend, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. If you are currently in an on-campus residence hall or apartment and need assistance with building-related questions, please contact your residence hall front desk:

• Watterson Towers: [phone]
• Hewett-Manchester/Fell-School Street Apartments: [phone]
• Haynie Hall: [phone]
• Wilkins Hall: [phone]
• Wright Hall: [phone]
• Cardinal Court: [phone]

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

ISU Emergency Alert: Due to continued power outage and storm damage, non weather essential employees should leave campus. Use caution when driving in the area.

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

ISU Emergency Alert: Area receive a thunderstorm and we've received a lot of flooding, lines down, power outages. Do not drive near campus. Be aware of downed lines. Updates to follow.

[Research at ISU @ISUResearch]

Learn how the Applied Community and Economic Development (ACED) program @IllinoisStateU’s Stevenson Center prepares students to become leaders who address complex community challenges through the integration of research, policy, and service.

https://t.co/9FnNdNrcX5

[OHL @ohl_uprm]

This summer, Illinois State University’s (ISU) Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program and Department of Politics and Government partnered to offer students an experiential learning trip to Puerto Rico.
Read more : https://t.co/05x41vqJ18

[Business ISU @BusinessISU]

Our Newest Redbirds: How a sibling bond led Kam Thompson to Illinois State. During a 2022 trip to see his big sister at Illinois State University, incoming freshman Kam Thompson knew he was destined to be a Redbird. https://t.co/IG9edivLTH

#businessbirds #siblings #legacy

[Illinois State Football @RedbirdFB]

Top 5️⃣ in the preseason polls 😤

[Research at ISU @ISUResearch]

30 #RedbirdScholar students presented on their research projects today @CeMaST_ISU's 2nd Annual Summer of Inquiry Symposium. Most of the participants are Science IS-U Scholars @IllinoisStateU. Second-year Scholars researched with faculty in @ISUBio, @ISUChemistry, @ISUKinesandRec and @NursingISU as part of an 8-week paid internship, while first-year Scholars presented their personal civic action plans developed through The Civically Engaged Scientist summer course: https://t.co/psE0vVPKLd