Mike Rinehart is a self-starter, but Illinois State’s School of Information Technology offered several unique opportunities that helped him boot up his career, long before he graduated.
Young IT alum boots up career thanks to ISU experiences
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Illinois State plays supporting role in new Poltergeist film
Illinois State University plays a key (and tough-to-spot) role in the remake of “Poltergeist” that opened this summer.
Commencement: Your best tweets, posts, and photos
Throughout the weekend, our newest alumni and their families and friends were sharing celebratory photos, tweets, videos, and posts on social media, all using the official commencement hashtag #RedbirdProud.
Photos: Illinois State’s campus, then and now
The historical photos come courtesy of the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives at Milner Library. The new photos were taken in spring 2015 by University Photographer Lyndsie Schlink.
ISU’s Ewing Cultural Center offers internship like no other
Interns expect to work in a cramped cubicle. So Amanda Elston felt pretty good when she pulled up to a $22.5 million home and climbed the circular staircase to the office on her first day at Ewing Cultural Center.
Video: Scholarship supports student’s passion for teaching
Kelli Sanders is among more than 600 recipients of education scholarships in the past five years at Illinois State. Last year alone, there was nearly $400,000 in scholarships awarded to 129 future educators.
Nursing alum hiking in Nepal when earthquake struck
An Illinois State nursing alum who was hiking in Nepal when Saturday’s earthquake struck has returned safely to the U.S., and she’s urging Americans to support relief efforts.
Time-lapse video: Illinois State’s spring commencement
With more than 3,500 graduates this spring, Illinois State’s commencement weekend required a big team of people to plan and host our six ceremonies.
Video: Special finals week delivery from Reggie Redbird
When you’re studying for finals week, a little coffee can go a long way. That’s why Illinois State’s Forever Redbirds teamed up with Reggie Redbird for some special deliveries during finals week this year.
Metalwork and Jewelry Design course is hidden gem in CFA
Associate Professor Randy Reid, M.F.A. ’96, is showing students how to turn semiprecious metals and gemstones into works of art in his Metalwork and Jewelry Design course.
