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2024 Civic Engagement award winners announced

The awards were unveiled as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration.

Discover this year's Civic Engagement Award winners.

2024 Civic Engagement Award winners

Make a #RedbirdImpact with Alternative Breaks

During an Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee, in 2024, students worked with Living Lands & Waters to collect 46,032 pounds of trash in 4 days. Watch the video and learn more!

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Illinois State University recognized for voter engagement action plan

Illinois State University has earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its 2024 action plan, which includes resources for voting in the general election.

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Types of Civic Engagement

Discover the ways Illinois State practices civic engagement and some examples from actual projects.

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See what's happening with civic engagement at Illinois State.

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Prison to purpose: Alan Beaman shares his experience to educate, raise awareness of wrongful convictions in campus talk

Alan Beaman, who spent over 13 years imprisoned before his wrongful conviction was overturned, visited campus to take part in “Wrongful Conviction: A Conversation with Alan Beaman and his Attorney” at Braden Auditorium.