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. The ceremonies might have been virtual, but that didn’t stop the Illinois State community from celebrating the Class of 2020! Take a minute to check out some of our favorite social media posts from commencement and congratulate our newest graduates!

We're so #RedbirdProud of all our winter 2020 graduates. 🎓Hopefully you can take some time with your loved ones this weekend to celebrate and watch the online ceremonies we've put together for you at https://t.co/Hu6vtnxhSx! pic.twitter.com/IpkgH3fpZY
— ISU Dean of Students (@ISU_DoS) December 11, 2020

Congratulations winter 2020 @IllinoisStateU graduates! We are so #RedbirdProud of you! And if you need a backyard commencement speaker, lmk. pic.twitter.com/5KObclq2Wk
— Samantha Meranda (@SamM_ISU) December 10, 2020

This virtual graduation officially makes me a @IllinoisStateU alum. I have learned so much in these 5 years. I am walking away from this experience as Dr. Du! I love that my graduation picture also got chosen for the commencement marketing. #RedbirdProud https://t.co/T9NiOAKrSe
— Dr. DuJuan E. Smith (@dujuanesmith) December 14, 2020

Screenshot from an Instagram post featuring a graduating student.

We're so proud of you, @LittleMiller16🥺❤️️#BackTheBirds // @IllinoisStateU pic.twitter.com/zhtFggm3wR
— Illinois State Volleyball (@RedbirdVB) December 11, 2020

Instagram user @samanthajeanmontag celebrates her graduation in her cap and gown.

LinkedIn post featuring Michael Frieh in his cap and gown.

Instagram post of Amanda Zettl in her graduation gown.

Congratulations, Winter Graduating Class of 2020! We are #RedbirdProud #COBProud
Left to Right:
Dr. Terry Noel – Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Curriculum, Dr. Ajay Samant – Dean, College of Business. and Dr. Tamra Connor – Associate Dean for Accreditation & Operations pic.twitter.com/6lzntIhGiZ
— Business ISU (@BusinessISU) December 11, 2020

Instagram post of Veronica Williams Hall.

My amazing boyfriend and friends recreated Redbird Arena and my graduation because I couldn't have it in person ❤ pic.twitter.com/IrBXmKfRWm
— Meaghan (@Meaghan_Waffle) December 12, 2020

Post from Redbird Football honoring graduates Dylan Draka, Paul Engram, Paul Monaco, Brandon Simon, Tanner Taula, and Zeke Vandenburgh.

Congratulations to Class of 2020 B.S. graduate Evan Strandquist! #RedbirdProud 🎓 pic.twitter.com/YGapoKe5WX
— ISU Chemistry (@ISUChemistry) December 12, 2020

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