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Free test prep resources now available to Redbirds

Through a new Illinois state-wide partnership, Illinois State University students will now receive free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions exams, licensure, and credentialing exams, as well as skills development courses.  

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Bone Lecture discussing Hitler and how he won over the majority
Milner Library

Redbird media: Check out the latest books and recordings by #RedbirdScholars (Spring 2025)
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James Duffy College of Education Back-a-Bird Scholarship supports English and history majors
Apr17

Bone Lecture

4/17/25 at 6:00 PMSchroeder Hall
Apr24

College Distinguished Lecture

4/24/25 at 5:00 PMBone Student Center
Apr25

Department of History Award Ceremony

4/25/25 at 4:00 AMBone Student Center

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