Notable Alumni
Illinois State University’s alumni are accomplishing great things all over the globe. The accomplishments are more than just winning an Academy Award, starring in a major motion picture or becoming a professional athlete. There are notable alumni right in your very own neighborhood.
Illinois State University alumni have changed the lives of students in their own local school district, developed new forms of technology that have transformed the everyday living, and founded or helped with programs that have bettered the world.
Active Alumni
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Alumni News
Illinois State University M.F.A. in art student and alumni highlights: Spring 2026
Here are exciting updates from Illinois State University M.F.A. students and alumni, including career updates, honors, and exhibitions.
Top ten things every new 2026 grad should know
You have now joined the proud ranks of Illinois State University alumni—243,000 strong and growing. The Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.