Registration is available for the Homecoming decorating contest and parade. Find Homecoming graphics
to share the 2022 theme of Celebrating Red.
Homecoming 2022 deadlines approaching for decorating, parade
Unit: Advancement
New podcast features Redbirds who are making an impact on and off campus
A joint venture between University Marketing and Communications (UMC) and Alumni Engagement is asking, “What’s the word, Redbird?”
BCA summer recap: Back to normal and moving forward
Much was celebrated at the BCA weekend in Chicago when Redbirds gathered for a reception and a cookout.
Redbird alumna’s memories are ‘golden’
The lessons Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86 learned as a political science major helped to mold her into a powerful educator who would go on to win the prestigious 2022 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Celebrate red (and white) with Homecoming 2022 Spirit Tote
Get your clear bag, your Redbird gear, and support Redbird students with this unique Homecoming opportunity.
State editor Susan Blystone ready to write next chapter
Susan Marquardt Blystone ’84, M.S. ’03, could not have predicted that her decision in middle school to be a journalist would result in a 27-year editorial career at Illinois State University. For the past quarter century, she served as editor of State, ISU’s alumni magazine.
Thanks to you: Alumni support first-generation students through Dunaway Family Dean’s Scholarship
Mark Dunaway and Jon Farney are alumni so grateful for the support they received at Illinois State that each has created dean’s scholarships to assist students.
Practice facility pledge honors administrator
An anonymous pair of donors made a $1.5 million gift commitment to the Indoor Practice Facility and to honor the legacy of former Deputy Director of Athletics Aaron Leetch.
Comedy band Lewberger to perform at Braden Auditorium
Three-man comedy band Lewberger is coming to Illinois State on September 9.
Lights, camera, action: A Redbird behind the lens
Brian Connor ’93 never imagined he would go from working behind the scenes at Illinois State’s TV-10 to standing on the 2022 Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
