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.

External links

• Illinois State University Homepage
• Illinois State University Information
• WGLT Radio
• WZND Radio
• The Daily Vidette Student Newspaper
• Gamma Phi Circus