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RSO spotlight: Kappa Delta Pi

For education majors at Illinois State, the invitation to join the national honor society Kappa Delta Pi is an opportunity to engage in a community and grow as professionals.

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Things that make us #RedbirdProud: Fall 2026

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Degrees in motion: Alumni harness the power of an ISU education

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U-High announces 2026 Homecoming court

Oct7

LatinX Heritage Month – Exploring Intersectionality in Teacher Education

10/7/26 at 3:30 PMWilliams Hall

Oct8

Graduate School Series: Life of a Grad Student

10/8/26 at 3:00 PM

Oct14

Health and Public Service Career Fair

10/14/26 at 2:00 PMBone Student Center

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