We asked Redbirds to share some of their favorite memories and what they remember of their time at Illinois State University.
Redbirds Remember: Commencement
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Decades after education major denied a degree, granddaughter fulfills promise
You can hear the quiet resolve when Loralean Jordan ‘91 talks about Illinois State University attempting to “right a wrong” to the grandmother she never knew.
A CPS teacher reflects on Redbird lessons in a COVID environment
Read what life has been like for a young alum working as an educator during a pandemic.
Life’s work leads to hall of fame
As an undergraduate student at Illinois State University, Karyn Aguirre ’86 was already headed for fame.
Farewell notes for an inspiring Redbird
With the passing of Andrew Purnell Jr. ’57, Redbirds share the impact he made on them and the ISU campus.
University enhances spring commencement celebration with Redbird Stage Crossing
In addition to online ceremonies that will be prerecorded by college, all 2021, as well as 2020 Illinois State University graduates, have the opportunity to participate in the Redbird Stage Crossing.
ISU alum and YouTube star Keith Habersberger delivers COM Week keynote
A small earthquake served as Los Angeles resident Keith Habersberger’s alarm clock on the morning of his keynote speech for the School of Communication’s COM Week 2021.
Homecoming celebration events, April 5-11
Homecoming: Redbirds in Flight, April 5-11, will celebrate with virtual or socially distanced events.
Go for it: How one 2020 graduate landed his dream job for What Do You Meme?
Craig Heyne ’20 secured his dream job at What Do You Meme? right after graduation.
Bringing it Back to Normal on April 9
The Center for Civic Engagement is excited to announce that Bring it Back to Normal, CCE’s spring day of service, will take place Friday, April 9.
