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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. 

First-year student is the 23rd member of her family to become a Redbird article thumbnail
First-year student is the 23rd member of her family to become a RedbirdIncoming Redbird Katie Vickrey has a big legacy of Redbirds who are rooting for her to succeed when she joins the Illinois State community this fall. Twenty-two of them, as a matter of fact.
CAST hall of fame induction ceremony
CAST to host annual Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyIt’s about time for the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) to host its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony to recognize some of their most successful alumni.
Illinois State alum takes a Lambeau Leap into NFL beat reporting article thumbnail
Illinois State alum takes a Lambeau Leap into NFL beat reportingJosh Tolentino ‘17 is ready to begin his career as a beat reporter for one of the cornerstone teams of the NFL. He couldn’t have done it without Illinois State. 
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