Jamie Wood has been named director of donor relations and stewardship at Illinois State University.
Unit: Advancement
Video: Dalton Gorsuch, scholarship recipient
Dalton Gorsuch and his five siblings were primarily raised by their grandparents. Receiving the Greenebaum Memorial Fund scholarship helped ease the financial stress of attending Illinois State University. Gorsuch, who said he wasn’t sure he could ever afford to go to college, is an elementary education major and looks forward to teaching children information they
Nelson named senior director of annual giving
Jillian Nelson has been named the senior director of annual giving at Illinois State University.
Alumni Relations renamed Alumni Engagement
Alumni Relations has officially become Alumni Engagement at Illinois State. The unit’s new name places greater emphasis on Redbird alumni making connections with Illinois State and fellow alumni, and participating in the life of the University.
Lifetime leader: Alum’s legacy of giving sealed with scholarship
Reflecting on the nearly four decades since his collegiate days ended, Jaime Flores ’80 is both surprised and delighted to realize how his life remains intricately connected to his Redbird experience.
ISU social media managers recognized at #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards
The fourth annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards were held on April 26, 2018, to honor the great work of Illinois State’s social media managers.
Across continents: Chinese alumni still appreciate ISU’s open door
Nearly two dozen alumni from Taiwan met in President Larry Dietz’s conference room to recount their collegiate days and also presented a check for $100,000 to fund a new scholarship.
Quick tips to get the most out of your commencement photos
Smile! With commencement a few days away, it is time to capture your last memories as an undergraduate with some photos. As the University photographer, I’m often asked for tips on how to get the best shots. It might seem overwhelming, but if you focus on a few key elements, you’ll create memorable photos that
Ewing Manor tours, May through October
The historic Ewing Manor will be open for public tours from 4-6 p.m. Mondays, running through October.
Always a Redbird: Retiring alumni director still ISU’s cheerleader
From her student days to working as the executive director of alumni engagement, Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 has personified the joy of being a Redbird.