To honor the generous donors who help the University provide a premier educational experience, Illinois State will be hosting Redbird Philanthropy Week beginning on February 24, 2020.
Unit: Advancement
Seven receive 2020 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association recognized seven individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
The Try Guy: Embracing challenges has set up Keith Habersberger for worldwide success
Illinois State alum Keith Habersberger ’08 has never shied away from a risk and has embraced failure as part of the process. The comedy star has learned every step of the way and has taken his act around the world.
Redbird Roundup: December 2019 in tweets, pics, and vids
December 2019 was another great month to be a Redbird!
Drawn to Excellence: Artist traces her global fame to ISU
Wonsook Kim is true to her name, which in Korean means “seer.”
Andrew Purnell investiture at Founding Celebration moved to next year
Illinois State University alumnus Andrew Purnell ’57 will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the Founding Celebration activities, February 19-20.
UMC wins 3 golds in 2019 Pride of CASE V
Illinois State University Marketing and Communications (UMC) received five awards, including three golds, in the 2019 Pride of CASE V competition for work created for partners across campus.
To Illinois State, with love
For Susan and Stephen Kern M.B.A. ’80, giving to Illinois State is not just about lifting up future Redbirds. It’s a way to honor their mutual history with campus and ensure the vitality of the University they’ve come to love.
Different kind of cure: Alum’s academy teaches critically ill children
Illinois State University alum Megan Nickels is the founder and faculty director of PedsAcademy at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida, which creates educational experiences tied to a patient’s disease or condition.
Prasun awarded BroMenn Endowed Professorship in Nursing
Marilyn Prasun, Ph.D., CCNS, CNL, CHFN, FAHA, is the newest holder of the Endowed Professorship in Nursing at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.