Graduation recognition events commemorate the accomplishments of graduating Redbirds and their families.
Photo gallery: 2022 recognition ceremonies celebrate Illinois State graduates
Unit: Graduation Services
Graduating Redbirds: Matt Sears is leaving ISU with 2 degrees and a wealth of memories
Two bachelor’s degrees in six years have left Matt Sears ’20 well educated, well experienced, and full of memories.
Graduating Redbirds: KNR student turns passion for helping those with intellectual disabilities into a career
Taylor Burlingame knows how to handle a challenge. When she graduates this week from Illinois State University’s School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) with her bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, along with a minor in psychology, it will have been a hard-earned accomplishment.
Graduating Redbirds: Mennonite College of Nursing students prepared to ‘make a difference’ in patients’ lives
Students graduating from the Mennonite College of Nursing are prepared to provide compassionate care as they enter the nursing profession.
Graduating Redbirds: Student leader’s efforts make campus more accessible
Graduating Redbird Daisy Rodriguez wants to do her part to make the business world more accessible for all people, regardless of their background. Much of that drive came directly from the leadership roles she has held at Illinois State University.
Graduating Redbirds: Graduate student helps visually impaired children through early intervention program
Illinois State graduate student Colleen Kickbush is fond of a line from the late Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame.
Spring 2022 Commencement
Illinois State University graduates will be recognized at the spring 2022 commencement ceremonies on May 6-7.
Volunteers needed for 2022 Spring Commencement
Volunteers from across the campus community are needed to help with the Redbird Stage Crossing portion of commencement on April 28-30 and May 5-8.
Graduating Redbird: “I’m definitely proud to be graduating from Illinois State”
Katherine Robinson, a Department of Agriculture student studying Horticulture, graduated with honors in December, with a 4.0 GPA. She is fascinated with plant consciousness and the differences between how plants and people work, as well as how humans interact with plants.
Graduating Redbird: Second-generation student graduates with honors
Gabby Ward is a Department of Agriculture student studying pre-veterinary medicine.
