Illinois State University will award approximately 956 baccalaureate degrees and 240 graduate degrees at the Winter 2021 Commencement, December 9-11.
Winter 2021 Commencement
Unit: Dean of Students
Graduating Redbirds: Aspiring therapist’s desire to impact lives opens new doors
Graduating senior Mauricio Serrato chose to attend Illinois State because it was affordable, close to home, and a place he had heard great things about. What he didn’t know was that he would be steered away from biology and to therapeutic recreation, a major that would fulfill his goal of helping others.
Winter 2021 graduates prepare to celebrate commencement
Illinois State University students graduating in winter 2021 are looking forward to personalizing their commencement experiences. Graduates can now choose to participate in one or more of three commencement options.
Braille Birds RSO advocates for the blind community through teaching
Since its formation in 2010, Braille Birds has served as a registered student organization (RSO) that fosters education and spreads awareness about the blind and visually impaired community.
First Gen Celebration 2021, November 1-5
The celebration honors First Generation Week, a campus-wide tribute to the contributions and achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were the first in their families to enter higher education.
Winter commencement: Degree-conferral ceremonies and Redbird Stage Crossing
Winter 2021 commencement will be celebrated with degree-conferral ceremonies and the beloved Redbird Stage Crossing for graduates.
Homecoming 2021 recap: Your best photos, tweets, posts
If there’s one annual event our Redbirds get pumped for, it’s Homecoming. Illinois State University celebrated its 100 Years of Homecoming with its staple events, from Reggie Day at the Zoo, Homecoming Kickoff, Redbird Rumble, Hoopfest, Hybrid Town and Gown 5K run and walk to the football game against North Dakota State and the ribbon cutting to the Multicultural Center, our Birds came together to show what Redbird Pride is about.
Introduction to Islam, Myths and Facts with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, November 11
Illinois State University’s Muslim Student Association will host an “Introduction to Islam, Myths and Facts with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed” from 6-8 p.m. November 11 in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. Dr. Ahmed is the executive director of the GainPeace Project, an outreach project of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). He is currently
Memorial for Jelani Day, October 7
A memorial service for Jelani Day will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 7.
Division of Student Affairs 2021 Homecoming events
The Division of Student Affairs invites students, staff, alumni, and friends to attend a number of events to help celebrate 100 years of Homecoming.
