Much has changed in education since Donna Bessant received her elementary ed degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1962.
Power of one: Alumna invests in future generation
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Alums represent Illinois State at water skiing competition
Illinois State alums competed this past summer in first-ever Midwest Collegiate Alumni Regionals held in Wilmington.
82-year-old ISU student leaves behind legacy of learning
Before her death last August, Rona Loeb attended classes at Illinois State University for 33 years across 68 semesters as part of her lifelong quest to keep learning.
Five Watterson Towers Redbirds reunite after 40 years
Five women met in Illinois State’s Watterson Towers in 1971 and were able to celebrate 40 years of friendship this fall back on campus.
Alum Mike Zimmer tackles role as NFL’s Vikings coach
Mike Zimmer reached the coaching summit last year when he was named head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, making him the first Redbird to become a head coach in the NFL.
Alum on a mission to change the future of fast food
In the nation’s battle against obesity, fast food carries the title of public enemy No. 1. A former McDonald’s executive, Mike Donahue ’80 is challenging that reality with LYFE Kitchen.
Age no obstacle for globetrotting alum Ron Williams
Cycling across America would be the ultimate accomplishment for most, but not Dr. Ron Williams. The 76-year-old Illinois State alumnus has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Rainier alongside his family.
Alumna preaches and teaches elder care reform
Lawyers are trained to spot the issues. Elder law attorney Susan (Loob) Geffen ’85 used the skill to hone in on the fact America is heading into a crisis that is “not even on our radar.”
