Illinois State University facts for kids
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Former name
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Illinois State Normal University (1857–1965) Illinois State University at Normal (1965–1968) |
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| Motto | Gladly We Learn and Teach |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1857 |
| Endowment | $98.2 million (2016) |
| President | Larry Dietz |
| Provost | Jan Murphy (interim) |
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Administrative staff
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3,563 |
| Students | 20,784 |
| Undergraduates | 18,330 |
| Postgraduates | 2,454 |
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United States
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| Campus | Urban, 1,000 acres (404.7 ha) |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Nickname | Redbirds |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I FCS |
| Mascot | Reggie Redbird |
Illinois State University (ISU), founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University, is the oldest public university in Illinois and is located in Normal, Illinois. The University emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The University's athletic teams are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference and are known as the "Redbirds," in reference to the state bird, the cardinal.
Images for kids
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John W. Cook Hall on the quad's west side
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Milner Library
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Manchester Hall and the Vrooman Center
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Haynie, Wilkins and Wright Hall
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Hamilton-Whitten Residence Hall and Feeny Dining Center
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The Student Fitness Center and Kinesiology and Recreation building completed in 2011
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Horton Field House
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The historic Eyestone School with Redbird Arena in the background.
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Illinois State University quadrangle, Felmley Hall of Science
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College of Business Building, Watterson Towers at sunset
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Illinois State University, Fell Hall
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Illinois State University, Moulton Hall
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Estatal de Illinois para niños
