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Illinois State to shed Redbird moniker, become Fighting Pedagogues

Illinois State is retiring its 100-year-old official nickname of “Redbirds” and will henceforth be known as the “Fighting Pedagogues,” the University announced Saturday.

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Chad McEvoy named College of Applied Science and Technology dean  

Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedjian has announced that Dr. Chad McEvoy has been named the dean of Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology, effective July 1.

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OSF HealthCare, Illinois State launch initiative to transform health care 

The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program, a partnership between Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare, will foster research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois.

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