Half Century Club to welcome Class of 1963, 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.
Health and physical education majors hold 46th class reunion
The 1967 PEMS (Health and Physical Education Majors) held their 46th class reunion May 17–19 on Illinois State University’s campus. [read more]
Video: Military mom surprises son at Commencement
Lori Clark, a U.S. Army major on active duty in South Korea, surprised her son at a pre-graduation reception May 11, 2013, on Illinois State University's campus. [read more]
5 must-read stories in the new Illinois State magazine
Regardless of how you choose to read it, you’re going to love what’s inside the latest issue, including a chance to win a prize package from Avanti's. [read more]
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]
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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.
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]
ISU Night at Autobahn Country Club Joliet, June 27
Join fellow alumni for a reception and to view exclusive Autobahn Performance Fleet vehicles June 27 at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. To upgrade your evening, participate in the Rush Hour Ride Along Experience. [read more]
Illinois State alumni reception in Minneapolis, June 5
Illinois State alumni are invited to a reception at the Pracna Historic Dining Saloon 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013. [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]
Illinois State University Night at the CornBelters, June 13
Illinois State University Night at the Normal CornBelters baseball game will be held Thursday, June 13, and will kick off with a pregame cookout. [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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State Farm provides $1.9 million in funding The State Farm Companies Foundation has donated $1.9 million to support academic, cultural and scholarship [...]
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 [...]
Illinois State’s partnership with LISC Chicago prepares talented educators for urban schools
The College of Education's Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline formed a partnership with LISC Chicago in 2004 that has been integral to the success of Illinois State's urban teacher preparation model. [read more]
Health and physical education majors hold 46th class reunion
The 1967 PEMS (Health and Physical Education Majors) held their 46th class reunion May 17–19 on Illinois State University’s campus. [read more]
Video: Military mom surprises son at Commencement
Lori Clark, a U.S. Army major on active duty in South Korea, surprised her son at a pre-graduation reception May 11, 2013, on Illinois State University's campus. [read more]
Criminal Justice Sciences chair talks about how to reduce poaching of endangered species
Jackie Schneider, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, believes that criminologists can be more involved when it comes to saving endangered species. [read more]
College of Fine Arts Commencement address from Terry Adkins
Alumnus Terry Adkins, who earned his master's degree in art from Illinois State in 1977, was inducted into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame on May 11. [read more]
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Softball. Redbird Softball to Host Four Clinics This Summer Head coach Melinda Fischer, her staff and team will host four camps this summer at Marian Kneer Stadium. The four [...]
Track. Sealy, Zillmer Solidify Spots at the NCAA Championships
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Baseball: Wichita State vs Illinois State , 05/25/13 7:07 PM CT Wichita State @ Illinois State. Normal, Ill.
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Submit your video to be the next Voice of the Redbirds
The Illinois State Athletics Department wants to fill the positions of Redbird football and men's basketball public address announcer by asking interested community members to submit online videos. [read more]
Redbirds raise over $12,000 for Vs. Cancer Foundation
The Illinois State baseball program partnered with the Vs. Cancer Foundation in an effort to raise money to fund childhood cancer research. [read more]
Nike signs contract to support former Redbird runner
Former Illinois State distance runner Aisha Praught has signed a professional contract with Nike while pursuing a post-collegiate career running for the Oregon Track Club Elite in Eugene, Oregon. [read more]
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]
STATEside at MVC: The voice on the radio
STATEside had the chance to chat with R.C. McBride ’99, known better to fans as the voice of the Illinois State University women’s basketball team. We asked McBride about his time as the voice of the [read more]
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