In the face of unprecedented events, the University’s recognition ceremonies forged ahead and found new ways to celebrate 2020 graduates.
Recognition ceremonies celebrate graduates with videos
Unit: Dean of Students
Weaver honored with Living Our Values Award
Annie Weaver of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is the recipient of a Living Our Values Award.
Parent and Family Services, Dean on Duty here to serve
At Illinois State University appreciation runs deep for the importance of family support for those pursuing a college degree. Student success and family support are unquestionably linked.
Women in Communications offers professional development opportunities for students
Entering Illinois State University as a transfer student was nerve-wracking for Emily Deppermann. She did not know many people on campus. Then, she stumbled on the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) and quickly made some of her best friends through the student group.
Women in Technology RSO fosters supportive community for IT students
Women in Technology (WIT) is a fast-growing RSO that strives to build a supportive community for women within the School of Information Technology. WIT was formed on campus in 2016.
Overcoming dark days: ISU’s response to national mental health crisis
Illinois State’s response to the national mental health crisis.
Illinois State’s National Art Education Association wins 2020 Outstanding Student Chapter award
Illinois State University’s National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter received the 2020 Outstanding Student Chapter Award.
Touching home: Tristen Sharp never lost sight of goals while fighting for her own life
Life has stood at the mound and thrown graduating Illinois State student Tristen Sharp everything in its arsenal.
In their words: Mark Murdoch reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic
This is the third story in a four-part series in which students set to graduate in May reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Mark Murdoch is earning a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science. He has accepted a job at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources in Bloomington.
Commencement ceremonies going online for spring 2020
Students who will graduate in the spring and summer of 2020 will have two opportunities to celebrate.
