From humble roots, Riggs family creates scholarship

Jim and Deb Riggs pose

The Riggs family is paying it forward for the next generation of ISU students by endowing a new College of Business scholarship. An additional seven-figure estate commitment is one of the largest in the college’s history.

Video: Students show off at Reggie Redbird tryouts

Reggie Redbird with student fans

What’s it take to be part of Team Reggie Redbird? Just ask Ryan Bogar. The senior marketing major is the coordinator of Team Reggie, a student group that takes care of Reggie and his demanding schedule.

Photos: Living in Tri-Towers, then and now

Students inside their West Campus residence hall room in 1965

Wilkins, Haynie, and Wright residence halls all opened in 1964. To mark the occasion, University Housing will host a Wilkins Hall 50th birthday alumni reunion on October 3, during Homecoming.

Video: My first week at Illinois State

Jessica walks on campus

What can you expect during your first week as a student at Illinois State University? In STATEside’s first #BirdofMouth video of the fall, freshman Jessica shares her experiences during her first week.