Illinois State Universty

Illinois State University provost Aondover Tarhule says faculty are discouraged from allowing students to use the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT as part of their coursework.

Illinois State University trustees on Friday approved more funding for a Watterson Towers dining project already underway, and to replace flooring in the 1969-era residence hall.

Through his work, a Bloomington-Normal artist suffering from Alzheimer's provides a new perspective on the human form.

When he was 12, Jose Antonio Vargas immigrated to the United States to live with his grandparents. He eventually became an award-winning journalist. As someone who personally experienced what being undocumented looks like, he now challenges how people talk about race, identity and migration by posing the question, "How do we define American?"

Even though travel restrictions eased earlier this month, many international students at Illinois State University say they won't be going home for the holidays.

To kick off the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Legalities of Being event at the Normal Theatre will honor the work of Fidencio Fifield-Perez.

Since the 9/11 attacks, xenophobia and violence have increased against Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian individuals within the United States. In the Bloomington-Normal community, this has made an impact on many.

Many Illinois State University students were too young or not born yet during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. These young adults only came to know about the attacks through education and societal influence. It's the second generation to feel trauma from 9/11.

Illinois State University's new Multicultural Center opened this month. ISU says it's part of its commitment to creating equitable and inclusive opportunities for students.

An Illinois State University spokesperson says 61% of students have provided proof of vaccination. That's higher than the 51% vaccination rate of the general population in McLean County.