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• Illinois State University is a public coeducational institution of higher learning located in the state of Illinois. The school's sports teams are part of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Gateway Football Conference.

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1857
  2. Location: Normal, Illinois
  3. Twin city of Bloomington. Known as "Twin cities" or "Bloomington-Normal"
  4. President: Dr. Al Bowman
  5. Faculty: Approx. 800
  6. Nickname: Redbirds
  7. Motto: Gladly we learn and teach
  8. ISU students and faculty manage and sponsor a Solar Race Car Team
  9. Students participate in the Gamma Phi Circus
  10. Acceptance rate: 68%

• History

  Illinois State University was established in 1857 by Jesse W. Fell. The institution was known at the time as The Illinois State Normal University. Originally conceived as a teacher development college, it was re-named Illinois State University in 1964.President of Illinois State University: Illinois State University History

  The institution consists of six colleges, including applied science and technology, arts and sciences, business, education, fine arts, and the Mennonite College of Nursing.ISU: Academics The graduate school coordiantes 41 different master's, doctral and specialist programs. Ilstu.edu: Brief History

• Notable Alumni

  • Jeremy Accardo
  • Doug Collins
  • Dan Kolb
  • Steve Fisher
  • Gary Cole
  • Sean Hayes
  • John Malkovich
  • Laurie Metcalf
  • Gary Sinise

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