In March 1983, Col. Gary Kayser’s lifelong service to country began when as a high school senior, he enlisted in the Army Reserve’s 84th Training Division with his future wife, Susan, by his side. He felt the Army Reserve would help prepare him for law school by increasing his self discipline while allowing him to
Unit: Veterans and Military Services
Veterans Day Ceremony November 9
Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony from noon-1 p.m. on Friday, November 9, in the Bone Student Center’s Prairie Room North.
Veterans honored with cords for service
The spring 2018 commencement marked the fourth semester for the tradition of active duty, National Guard, Reserve and U. S. military veterans who have served honorably to wear red, white, and blue veteran honor cords.
A military friendly tradition
Illinois State University continues to receive national recognition for its service to student veterans.
Teaching like a sailor
Reflections of Redbird educator and U.S. Navy veteran Peter Richey.
Illinois State ranked first for veteran friendliness
Illinois State University has been ranked the Best College for Veterans in Illinois and among the Top 5 percent of veteran-friendly institutions nationwide by College Factual.
Understanding the lives of veterans in the justice system
Phil Mulvey has received a nearly $100,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to explore the daily lives of veterans who enter the criminal justice system.
Illinois State named a top school for veterans
Illinois State University has once again been named a top school in the Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) Guide to Colleges & Universities.
Illinois State named Gold Medal Military Friendly School
Illinois State University has been named a Gold Medal-level Military Friendly School by Victory Media. The designation gives extra recognition to programs at Illinois State and other colleges and universities that were named to Victory Media’s list of Military Friendly Schools for 2017.
ROTC, veterans networking dinner set for December 1
Student veterans and ROTC students are invited to attend a networking dinner from 5–6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 1, in the Hancock Stadium Club.