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News and Accomplishments

Rocio Rivadeneyra
Rivadeneyra appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student SuccessDr. Rocio Rivadeneyra has been appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, effective July 1, 2021.
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Sampeck awarded third Fulbright for ‘Chocolate and Vanilla: Dialogues of Race’Illinois State University Anthropology Associate Professor Dr. Kathryn Sampeck has received a third prestigious Fulbright award for “Chocolate and Vanilla: Dialogues of Race" at London's British Library.
Alison Bailey
Not In Our Town hosting book discussion with Dr. Alison BaileyThe local anti-discrimination effort, Not In Our Town (NIOT) is hosting Dr. Alison Bailey on July 1, 7 p.m., at the Bloomington Public Library Community Room, 205 E. Olive St., Bloomington, to discuss her new book, The Weight of Whiteness.

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Events

Nov11
Health, Human and Public Service Career Fair11/11/21 at 12:30 PM

Alumni Spotlight

Kamie Schladenhauffen

"The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, along with my concentration in Queer Studies, helped me learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and led me to discovering and embracing that I am non-binary."

-Kamie Schladenhauffen, BS '18, Sociology

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Beyond Illinois State

With a degree from our program, you can go anywhere and do anything.
Here's how we prepare you for success.

  • Gain Valuable Skills

    You'll leave our program with all the skills employers look for. You'll learn to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and write.

  • Understand the Value of Diversity

    We prepare you to work in a global society. Sociology and Anthropology view the world's issues through a cross-cultural lens. This helps you see and appreciate perspectives from all kinds of people.

  • Participate in Experiential Learning

    Our internship and civic engagement opportunities connect your classroom experience to the real world. You'll work on important projects that make a major impact.

  • Focus on You

    Our small and diverse classes give you lots of individualized attention and let you concentrate on your passions.

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