Students walking out of the State Farm Hall of Business

Redbird Legacy: Muehling triplets thriving 25 years after graduation

It’s been 25 years since the Muehling triplets graduated from Illinois State University. All three have gone on to successful careers, thanks in part to the years they spent on campus.
Paul Burton ’73 with daughters Elisabeth Drebes ’90 and Lynn Bartimus ’91 and granddaughter Natalie Bartimus ’22 with Reggie head statue

Redbird legacy: Spring graduation gives family three generations of ISU alumni

Spring commencement held special meaning for Paul Burton ’73, as his granddaughter’s graduation marked the third generation of Redbirds in his family. He began the Illinois State legacy as a...
Greg Caffey ’99, left, Rodney Caffey ’92, middle, and Dr. Brandon Caffey ’96, ’00, M.S. ’02, Ed.D. ’19

Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarship

There was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.
Allyse Barnowski photo in her graduation gown

Graduating Redbirds: Redbird Legacy student strives to make a difference in the fight against climate change

Graduating senior Allyse Barnowski had several schools to choose from when she graduated high school, but the Redbird experience of someone close to her led her to Illinois State.
Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81

Redbird legacy: Family’s 110-year connection to ISU spans four generations

Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81, has a unique ISU bond. Her family’s 110-year connection spans four generations.
Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81

Redbird legacy: Family’s ISU connection stretches back 110 years

Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81, has a unique bond to the University. Her family connection began 110 years ago and spans four generations.
Three women standing together and smiling.

A Redbird Legacy: The Ramsey family tradition

A Redbird Legacy is an Illinois State University current student or an alumnus with a guardian, parent, grandparent, or sibling that attended or attends Illinois State.
Five people in red and white shirts.

A Redbird Legacy: How one Redbird family has stayed connected to campus for more than 50 years

A Redbird Legacy is a current Illinois State University student or alumni with a guardian, parent, grandparent, or sibling who attended or attends Illinois State.
Two women smiling

A Redbird Legacy: Bringing a mother and daughter together

A Redbird Legacy is a current Illinois State University student or alumni with a guardian, parent, grandparent, or sibling who attended or attends Illinois State.
The Hayes family smiles for a photo.

Redbird Legacy: Three generations of the Hayes family have attended ISU

When Edward Hayes ’55 graduated as valedictorian, he never expected to find himself back at the school in the principal’s office. But that’s what happened, decades later when he became...
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