Illinois State University

Illinois State University, originally named Illinois State Normal University, was founded in 1857 by Jesse W. Fell (1808-1887), and was the first public institution of higher education in the state. Normal schools were schools specifically designated for the education of teachers. In 1964, as the institution began expanding and moving toward a full liberal arts curriculum, its name was changed to Illinois State University at Normal, and by 1968 to Illinois State University.

Academics and Organizations

ISU, originally a teachers' college, has matured to a university offering a range of programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.

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The university produces the WGLT "News, Blues and All That Jazz" public radio station, available via webcast at http://www.wglt.org.

Related Topics:
University - WGLT

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ISU is also home of the Gamma Phi Circus, the oldest collegiate circus in the United States. The Gamma Phi Circus, founded in 1929, is one of 2 collegiate circuses in the US, the other is run by Florida State University.

Related Topics:
Circus - United States - Florida State University

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