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Hip Hop magic: Doctoral student explores creation of musical moments

Viraj V. Patel’s educational research for his dissertation rarely happens in a classroom or a library. Inside his home studio, the doctoral student in the College of Education's School of Teaching and Learning is searching for musical magic by creating Hip Hop.  

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This month in Illinois State University history: March
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U-High’s Suhn Kaeb named IHSA nominee for NFHS Heart of the Arts Award
Mar18

College to Career: Negotiating Beyond Salary

3/18/26 at 4:30 PMvirtual
Mar19

Part-time Job Fair

3/19/26 at 2:00 PMPrairie Room, Bone Student Center
Mar23

Engineering Career Paths with Rivian

3/23/26 at 3:45 PMBrown Ballroom, Bone Student Center

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