Illinois State to host annual Half Century Club Reunion, June 14-15
Join us on campus for the annual the Half Century Club Reunion.
Alumni Association celebrates 150 years of pride and passion
The Alumni Association marks its sesquicentennial this year. The milestone was noted during Founders Day with a celebratory alumni luncheon. Many alums were chosen to participate in the traditional bell-ringing event.
Loyalty Circle: Year after year, attorney alum gives back
From those who created the Presidential and Bone scholarships, to the legal legends that stoked his passion for the law, Scott Kording benefitted from Illinois State alumni who had the foresight to give back.
Archives exhibits to show off 150 years of alumni memories
The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives will display 150 years of Redbird memories.
Illinois State rallies to make dying father’s dream a reality
His world in turmoil, Kyle Waznis returned to campus wondering if he should even finish the semester, drop out entirely, or abandon plans for a masters degree at Illinois State.
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Chicago Young Alumni kick off summer with beer tasting and brewery tour, June 6
Illinois State University’s Chicago Young Alumni Network will kick off the summer June 6 at Goose Island’s Clybourn Brewery with food, great beer, and a lot of fellow Redbirds. [read more]
Alumni Association marks 150th anniversary
Celebrate the sesquicentennial by sharing your favorite memories about Illinois State and exploring the Alumni Association’s historic legacy of service. View 150th anniversary website.
Finance alum invests in Illinois State
Charlie Norman left Illinois State in 1988 with a degree in finance and a mountain of debt. He financed most of his education on credit cards. [read more]
Q-and-A with Lisa Lofgren: Printmaker leaves stamp on Bloomington-Normal art scene
Lisa Lofgren, M.F.A. ’12, has come a long way in the last few years, literally and figuratively. [read more]
Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization Award recipients honored
The Mennonite College of Nursing congratulates the 2013 Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization Award recipients: Leigh Lucas Clay, Sarah Lindsey, Kathleen Hogan and Marietta Brandt. [read more]
Doctor of Nursing Practice application deadline extended
The deadline for the online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Mennonite College of Nursing has been extended. [read more]
Commencement 2013: Your best photos and tweets
Here are some of the best photos, tweets, and posts from Illinois State University Spring Commencement 2013. [read more]
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CAST Pasta Dinner Fri, October 4, 2013 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Alumni Center, 118 - $10 per person
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Alumni Association marks 150th anniversary
Celebrate the sesquicentennial by sharing your favorite memories about Illinois State and exploring the Alumni Association’s historic legacy of service. View 150th anniversary website.
Half Century Club to welcome Class of 1963, June 14-15
Join us for the annual spring reunion recognizing those who graduated 50 or more years ago and the induction of the Class of 1963 into the Half Century Club. [read more]
Redbird Alumni Night with the White Sox, August 13
The Alumni Association invites you to cheer on the Chicago White Sox as they host their division rival, the Detroit Tigers, in August. [read more]
Alumni invited to Shakespeare event, July 20
The annual Alumni Night at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is July 20. Seating will be reserved for alumni and their guests. [read more]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks: Illinois State alumni to reunite for baseball game, July 22
Looking for a reason to break your Monday night routine? Come join Illinois State University alums July 22 at Temple Bar Sports Grill in Scottsdale, Arizona, to watch the Chicago Cubs play the Arizona Diamondbacks. [read more]
Chicago Young Alumni kick off summer with beer tasting and brewery tour, June 6
Illinois State University’s Chicago Young Alumni Network will kick off the summer June 6 at Goose Island’s Clybourn Brewery with food, great beer, and a lot of fellow Redbirds. [read more]
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Flanagan sets goals as ISU's 18th president On Wednesday, May 15, Al Bowman, ISU's 17th president will step down from his presidency after 10 years. Beginning [...]
Student loans take a negative turn in the next fiscal year Many students are looking at the possibility of having to pay more for their college education within the upcoming [...]
Eastern bypass development underway For about 21 years now, the Tri-County Planning Commission has been developing a plan to create a ring road around [...]
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ISU Names New President After an extensive search, ISU names Timothy Flanagan as its new president. TV-10′s Zach Bernard reports.
Presidential Wrap-up On what may be the eve of a new president being named at ISU, TV-10′s Alicia Ogierman takes a look at the [...]
Puppy Psychology ISU students heading to the end of the semester are looking for ways to relieve stress, even for a few minutes. [...]
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Foster care topic of state conference The University and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are sponsoring a free conference for [...]
Bowman Farewell Dinner July 26 The Presidential Farewell Dinner in honor of President Al Bowman and first lady Linda Bowman is set for 6 p.m. [...]
Register for the Town and Gown Golf Outing The 2013 annual Town/Gown Golf Outing will be Tuesday, June 11, at the DA Weibring Golf Club. Registration is open [...]
Finance alum invests in Illinois State
Charlie Norman left Illinois State in 1988 with a degree in finance and a mountain of debt. He financed most of his education on credit cards. [read more]
Q-and-A with Lisa Lofgren: Printmaker leaves stamp on Bloomington-Normal art scene
Lisa Lofgren, M.F.A. ’12, has come a long way in the last few years, literally and figuratively. [read more]
Lorryn Neely
Senior Lorryn Neely was prepared to rely solely on loans to become a teacher. She has always known she wanted to be in a grade school classroom and wants to work in an underserved area. [read more]
Thai students visit Illinois State for month-long workshop
Illinois State was recently honored to host 18 doctoral students from Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok, Thailand. [read more]
Doctoral student’s research attracts attention
When doctoral student Carolyn Hunt first entered teachers' classrooms as a literacy coach, few people besides she and her principal fully understood her role. [read more]
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Baseball. Redbirds Rally Late, Top SIU, 9-8, To Secure First Outright MVC Title Jeremy Rhoades' 3-2, two-out breaking pitch fooled Southern Illinois (24-31, 6-15 MVC) outfielder Nick Johnson for [...]
Baseball. Box Score: ISU 9, SIU 8 (11)
Baseball. Box Score: ISU 2, SIU 0
Baseball. Savas, Redbirds Blank SIU, 2-0, Earn Share of MVC Crown Sophomore right-hander Dan Savas worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning, firing his fourth complete [...]
M. Basketball. Carmichael Showcases Skills at NBA Combine Jackie Carmichael took another step toward fulfilling his NBA dream after participating in the NBA Draft Combine [...]
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Alum coach Melinda Fischer adds to legacy with 900th ISU win
Redbird softball coach Melinda Fischer is proud of her 900th win at ISU, and is grateful to have the one thing many college coaches do not—longevity. [read more]
Barb Smith named 7th Illinois State women’s basketball coach
Barb Smith has been hired as the seventh head women's basketball coach in Illinois State history. [read more]
Illinois State to host 2013 MVC Baseball Championship
For the first time in program history, Illinois State will host the 2013 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship, May 21-25, at Duffy Bass Field. [read more]
Redbird baseball raising money for cancer research
Athletics will help the cause by hosting Redbirds vs. Cancer at Duffy Bass Field on Sunday, May 5, when the Birds play Creighton at 1 p.m. [read more]
Softball Alumni Day set for April 27
The Illinois State softball team welcomes back veterans of its program for Alumni Day on Saturday, April 27. [read more]
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