Artist and alumna Wonsook Kim ’75, M.A. ’76, M.F.A. ’78, honorary doctorate of arts ’19, and her husband, Thomas Clement, have made a $12 million gift to Illinois State in support of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art.
Unit: Advancement
Parade and football details for Homecoming 2019
Homecoming Saturday is filled with Redbird excitement, especially at the parade, tailgating, and football game.
Landmark announcement scheduled for September 12
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, the Illinois State University Board of Trustees and President Larry H. Dietz will announce the naming of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art in recognition of the generosity of alumna Wonsook Kim and her husband Thomas Clement.
Our newest Redbirds: Twins transfer to ISU together
Miriam and Mayra Maldonado are identical twins with nearly identical backgrounds. The two attended the same schools, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and achieved the same levels of academic excellence. Now, they have transferred to Illinois State to study to become teachers.
Our newest Redbirds: Transfer student pursues passion for technology
As the technology around us advances, the demand for computer experts rises. Incoming Redbird Levi Schaut realized this from a young age, building upon his passion for technology for as long as he can remember.
2018 Homecoming king proudly continues student royalty tradition
Homecoming student royalty is a tradition celebrating the accomplishments of some of the top student leaders on campus. Last year’s Homecoming king, Isaac Hollis, was proud to use his royal platform as an opportunity to show his fellow Redbirds the importance of staying true to oneself. Student royalty recognizes the top student leaders on campus,
Directors chosen for Alumni Association
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting in June.
Faculty/staff get involved in Homecoming 2019
There are many ways to show Homecoming spirit and get involved on campus for Homecoming 2019: Come One. Come All.
Alums’ $1 million gift establishes the Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute
In appreciation for their alma mater and to foster innovation on campus, Steve ’73 and Sharon Hagge ’73 have given a $1 million gift during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
How we met: Arielle De Lisle and Kyle Cadagin
Arielle De Lisle ’15 was a sophomore University Studies major focusing on sociology when she met Kyle Cadagin ’13 during a game of beer pong at an off-campus party.