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Study History

Our global and multidisciplinary focus makes Illinois State's History programs ideal for those interested in any number of future careers.

The unexamined subject is not worth studying.

- Socrates

History is the memory of a nation. Just as memory enables the individual to learn, to choose goals and stick to them, to avoid making the same mistake twice-in short, to grow-so history is the means by which a nation establishes its sense of identity and purpose.

- John F. Kennedy

Of all our studies history is the best qualified to reward our research.

- Malcom X

A historian is a prophet in reverse.

- Friedrich von Schlegel

History never looks like history when you are living through it. It always looks confusing and messy, and it always feels uncomfortable.

- John Gardner

The memories of men are too frail a thread to hang history from.

- John Still

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Left to right: Jada Turner, Samiat Solebo, Hannah Woody
ISU female trio makes student government historyIllinois State students Samiat Solebo, Jada Turner, and Hannah Woody made history last semester by becoming the first all-female executive ticket elected to the Student Government Association (SGA).
Paul and Sandra Harmon
Paul and Sandra Harmon endow funds to support diversity and the artsRedbirds Rising campaign volunteers Sandra M.A. '70, D.A. '90 and Paul Harmon have been longtime supporters of Illinois State University through their careers and philanthropy. The couple increased their commitment to Illinois State by contributing outright and planned gifts to fund the Paul and [...]
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Redbirds honored as Women of DistinctionSeven Redbirds were among the 34 nominees honored during the YWCA of McLean County's annual Women of Distinction awards banquet. Three of the seven nominees were named 2019 Women of Distinction.

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