Julie (Williams) McMillin ’01 is a role model for every retail dietitian in the country.
Alumna named Retail Dietitian of the Year

Julie (Williams) McMillin ’01 is a role model for every retail dietitian in the country.
Robert Moore ’95 will put his degree in industrial/organizational psychology to good use as the first chief operating officer of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).
Rich Eckert never imagined that accepting a position at Illinois State would lead him to the love of his life.
Terry Roderick ’66 had the opportunity to attend Illinois State at the same time as his brothers. Their journey to the University began when their father enrolled in the 1920s.
The odds of Sarah Frakes ’10 meeting Daniel Chavez ’07 were not great.
A career in public service that started while an Illinois State political science major continues for Adam Kinzinger ’00.
Already the holder of Illinois State track and field records, Brittany Smith ’12 became the world leader in shot put earlier this year.
Jackie (Lacke) Froelich transferred to campus in 1986, never envisioning how many Redbirds would eventually fill her family’s tree.
Toby (Ford) Atkinson ’05 is a wife, mom and working professional. As Mrs. Illinois, she is also the proud representative of other women who juggle multiple roles.
Trevor Steinbach didn’t lose his passion for history after completing his major in the subject and speech communications in 1975.