Illinois State University

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1. Official University Site: Illinois State University (ISU)
2. Location Website: Normal, Illinois
3. Graduate School Website: Illinois State University Graduate School
4. Official Athletic Site: Illinois State University "Redbirds" Athletics 
5. Wikipedia: Illinois State University
6. Princeton Review: Illinois State University 
7. College Merchandise/Store: ISU Barnes & Noble Bookstore | ISU "Redbirds" Athletics Store

Illinois State University News and Articles

• Official Site: Illinois State University News
• Campus Newspaper: The Daily Vidette
• Local Newspaper: Pantagraph
• Google News: Illinois State University

Illinois State University Basics

• Official Site: Illinois State University Facts
• Founded: 1857
• Faculty: Approx. 1,100
• Undergraduates: Approx. 17,700
• Postgraduates: Approx. 1,100

Illinois State University Leadership

• President: C. Alvin Bowman
  • 2004-present: President
    • 2003-2004: Interim President, Illinois State University
      • 2002-2003: Interim Provost, ISU
        • 1994-2002: Chairperson/Director of Speech Pathology & Audiology Dept., ISU
        • 1994-2002: Director of Down Syndrome Speech-Language Clinic, ISU
          • 1978-1994: Faculty Member Speech Pathology & Audiology Dept., ISU

Illinois State University Notable Alumni

• Dave Bergman, Former Player For Detroit Tigers
• Doug Collins, Former Head Coach For Washington Wizards
• Steve Fisher, Basketball Coach For San Diego State University
• Suzy Bogguss, Country Music Singer
• Laurie Metcalf, Actress Best Known As Jackie on TV's Roseanne
• Gary Cole, Actor 
• Gary Sinise, Actor 

Studying at Illinois State University

• ISU Undergraduate Catalog
• ISU Graduate Programs
• Illinois State University Notable Programs of Study:
  • Business
  • Education
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Psychology

Prospective Students for Illinois State University

• Princeton Review: Illinois State University 
• Note: These are from the official Illinois State University website:
  • Application
  • Freshman Admission Criteria
  • Financial Aid
  • Important Dates
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

Visiting Illinois State University

• Official Site: Visit Illinois State University

Illinois State University Hotels

• Metro Travel Guide: Illinois State University Area Accommodations
• TripAdvisor: Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Hotels 
• Mobil Travel Guide: Bloomington, Illinois Hotels

Illinois State University Restaurants

• Central Station Cafe: Bloomington Restaurant
• Pantagraph.com: Illinois State University Area Restaurants

Illinois State University Transportation

• Official Site: Driving Directions To Illinois State University
• Airport: Central Illinois Regional Airport
• Train: Amtrak Station - Normal, IL
• Bus: Greyhound Station - Bloomington, IL

Illinois State University Student Life

• Official Site: Illinois State University Student Life
  • Housing Services
  • Campus Dining Services
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Athletic & Academic Facilities
  • ISU Red Alert
  • Redbird Athletics Online Ticket Office
• b-n.com: Things to do in the Bloomington-Normal Communities
• Normal.org: Theaters | Parks and Recreation
• Pantagraph.com: Illinois State University Area Attractions

Illinois State University Student Life News

• "Redbirds" Athletics News: Illinois State Board of Trustees Approves Stadium Expansion
• Official Site: Gamma Phi Circus April 18, 2008 | GEOMAP Offers GIS Technology Training Sessions
• Wall Street Journal: IBM & ISU Collaborate to Equip Students With 21st Century Computing Skills
• Dean of Students Office: Illinois State University Chapters Receive National Honors

Illinois State University Student Media

• Newspaper: The Daily Vidette
• Radio: Z106 WZND
• Television: tv10
• The Indy: Bloomington-Normal Independent Media Center

Illinois State University Blogs and Forums

• Google Blog Search: Illinois State University
• Brent Roos: Smashing Pumpkins At Illinois State University « Brent Roos
• The Daily Vindette: Message Boards

Illinois State University Timeline

• 1857: Abraham Lincoln guarantees bond for Bloomington to establish university
• 1857: Founded as Illinois State Normal University in city of Normal
• 1929: Illinois State University Circus (Gamma Phi Circus) Established As a Gymnastics and Fitness Program
• 1966: WGLT, Former Student Radio Station's First Broadcast
• 2000: Golf Club Renovated
• 2004: Solar Car @ Illinois State University Established

Illinois State University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Illinois State University "Redbirds" Athletics  
• Official League Sites: Missouri Valley Conference | Gateway Football Conference
• Official Site of Solar Race Team: Solar Car @ Illinois State University
• Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball
• Football
• Baseball
• Gymnastics
• Swimming & Diving
• Cross Country