Jazmine Alvarez didn’t think she’d make it to college. Her mom pushed her to go. Her high school pushed her. Most importantly, she pushed herself.
Meet our newest Redbirds: Jazmine Alvarez from Chicago
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ISU student lands elite internship at National Institutes of Health
Illinois State junior Kali Riddell researched stuttering during her summer internship at the National Institutes of Health.
Campus construction: What’s changed for fall 2015
Illinois State students are back on campus this week for the start of fall classes. Greeting them this semester are several construction projects that recently wrapped up or will be soon.
Video: Redbird moments from Welcome Week 2015
Welcome Week is held prior to the start of classes each fall and complements the Preview or Transfer Days experience most students have experienced in the spring and summer.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte challenges students during ISU visit
“Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte challenged Illinois State’s newest students to overcome their fears during a speech at Welcome Week’s University Convocation.
Illinois State breaks fundraising record for second straight year
For the second straight year Illinois State University has broken its private fundraising record, tallying $36.8 million in total productivity and another increase in alumni donors.
Welcome Week and move-in: Your best photos and tweets
Students and their families are sharing lots of great photos using the official hashtags #RedbirdMoveIn and #RedbirdWelcome.
Illinois State plays key role in David Foster Wallace biopic
A new biopic’s portrayal of author David Foster Wallace is winning praise from two of his former colleagues at Illinois State, even if the University itself is a little lost in translation.
Video recap from Illinois State’s move-in 2015
Students and parents were greeted by some beautiful weather and an army of Curb Bird volunteers during the first Redbird move-in day.
Video: Meet Adam Kinzinger, the only Redbird in Congress
Meet Congressman Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois State University alum who was first elected to public office while still in college.
