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Our Newest Redbirds: First-gen college student setting example for younger siblings

Growing up, Illinois State University freshman Anyiah Montgomery learned valuable lessons from her mother about responsibility, hard work, and about being more adventurous.
Nick Wong

Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student brings graphic design skills and social media know-how to Illinois State

Nicolas Wong is attending Illinois State to study graphic design, a skill that he already uses for his hobbies outside of the classroom.
New Redbird Sofia Troyer

Our Newest Redbirds: International business student is ready for experiences abroad

New Redbird Sofia Troyer wants to travel the world to make it a better, more sustainable place and chose Illinois State University to help make those dreams a reality.
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Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student ready to find his path in computer science

Cameron Crone recently arrived at Illinois State University as an incoming junior having transferred from Sauk Valley Community College in his hometown of Dixon.
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Our Newest Redbirds: Special ed major is new member of the Big Red Marching Machine

Incoming freshman Austin Aron’s decision to make Illinois State University his school of choice came pretty easily.
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Our Newest Redbirds: Nursing student prioritizes patient care

Inspired by an impactful medical mission trip in eighth grade, incoming Illinois State University freshman nursing student Olivia Huettemann can’t wait to help others. In fact, she’s already...
Redbird Max Winston

Our Newest Redbirds: Video game enthusiast comes to ISU to create games of his own

Maxwell Winston has played video games from a lot of different eras and has seen everything the industry has to offer. Now the avid video game and software collector wants to create his own games...
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Our newest Redbirds: Air Force medic chooses ISU to follow his passion for nursing

Nick Hensley is confident that Illinois State University provides the right environment for him to make the transition from U.S. Air Force medic to nursing student this fall.
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Our Newest Redbirds: Mulatz triplets will continue to be teammates

It was rare that a board game ever saw its entirety at the Mulatz household.
Lexi Turner is one of Illinois State's newest Redbirds.

Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student realizes her true purpose in deaf education

Before transferring to Illinois State, Lexi Turner was an art major hoping to pursue a career teaching art. Then Turner realized her true purpose in life: She wanted to teach deaf children and...
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