Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Pause for applause: Fall 2022
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Meet the 2022 Homecoming alumni royalty
A reunion on the Quad turned into 51 years of companionship, family, and love for this year’s Homecoming alumni royalty, John ’69 and Marilyn (Mueller) Freese ’70.
Class notes: Fall 2022
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the fall 2022 alumni magazine issue.
In memory: Fall 2022
In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
Deep thoughts: Renowned Redbird scholar Dr. Paul Garris studies the brain and helps students expand theirs
An Illinois State faculty member since 1995, Garris has investigated the role of dopamine in the brain for nearly three decades, specifically as it relates to Parkinson’s disease and drugs of abuse.
Redbird Legacy: Muehling triplets thriving 25 years after graduation
It’s been 25 years since the Muehling triplets graduated from Illinois State University. All three have gone on to successful careers, thanks in part to the years they spent on campus.
Nominations sought for Alumni Awards
Each year the Illinois State University Alumni Association recognizes individuals who personify the University’s tradition as an environment for excellence.
Graduate students presenting at NCA Convention
Graduate students in the School of Communication will be presenting their scholarly work at the National Communication Association’s (NCA) 108th Annual Convention. The convention will be held November 17–20, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Preserving the past, protecting the future: Dr. R. David Edmunds dedicates life’s work to the past, present, and future of Native Americans
Dr. R. David Edmunds is a well-known and trusted expert in Native American ethnohistory, a status he’s acquired through more than a half century of teaching and scholarship.
‘Slime Time’: ISU alumnus featured on Netflix’s Nailed It! Halloween Edition
When you mix together an Illinois State alumnus, edible slime-filled Halloween creations, and a half-hour of chaotic baking for a panel of top-tier judges, you end up with an episode of Netflix’s Nailed It! Halloween Edition, featuring Phil Januszewski ’05.
