University Marketing and Communications – Page 6

Homecoming spring 2021 driveway tailgate

Red Redbird t-shirt with a football player on it coming out of a backpack with pom poms by each sleeve as if it were cheering

It has been a year of COVID-19 restrictions and after a winter of being stuck in the house, we are so excited to get out in the driveway and tailgate from home to cheer on the Redbirds.

Nominations sought for annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards

Univeristy Marketing and Communicatons (UMC) is seeking nominations for the annual #Redbird Social Media Awards.

How to decorate for Homecoming: Redbirds in Flight workspace decorating competition

Reggie in front of Illinois State bridge

Since we cannot gather in person this spring, Homecoming will be hosted virtually and Redbird alumni and fans will have the opportunity to show off their school spirit from home.

UMC wins 4 golds and 9 awards overall at 2021 CASE competition

Design, Environmental Graphics (Bronze): “The Vault”—Illinois State University Esports Gaming Space designed by Evan Walles for the Redbird Esports program.

Illinois State University Marketing and Communications (UMC) received nine awards, including four golds, in the 2021 Pride of CASE V competition for work created for partners across campus.

Redbird Roundup Winter Commencement Edition: Celebrating the Class of 2020

Illinois State University awarded approximately 1,070 baccalaureate degrees and 220 graduate degrees during winter commencement.

Power of the provost

Former provost Jan Murphy and provost Aondover Tarhule.

The academic component of the University experience is the most essential as it leads to graduation, yet it is rarely contemplated beyond the micro level.

Reason to celebrate

Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State succeeded in elevating the University, transforming support for its already lofty educational standards into life-changing opportunities.

Redbird Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Redbird Rep student influencer poses in the stands at Hancock Stadium

This year’s gift guide has all the ideas you’ll need to complete your holiday shopping for the Redbird fans in your life.

Building service workers help keep Redbirds safe

While Illinois State employees have been working remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Illinois State building service workers (BSWs) have been on campus every day, protecting students, faculty, and staff with around-the-clock cleaning.

Improvements made to alumni magazine

Three copies of Illinois State alumni magazine with type showing A Century Ago

Changes are coming to the alumni magazine beginning with the fall issue. After nearly a decade of the same look, the magazine design has been refreshed.