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Virtual events strengthen Redbird connections

A shift in the way Redbirds can engage with Illinois State University has occurred over the past several months as a result of the coronavirus.

Redbird Legacy: Three generations of Redbirds

Graduates from the Freeman family include, from left, Tracy, Danielle, Matt, Natalie, Dave, Vickie, and Greg.

hose who founded ISU’s sorority and fraternity community more than 50 years ago would be proud of the 2,500 affiliated students today, as they find meaningful ways to live their organization’s values.

Where are they now? Neal Cotts

Neal Cotts was on track to graduate when Major League Baseball came calling during the 2001 draft, where the Oakland Athletics selected him the second round with the 69th overall pick.

Fighting COVID-19: Nursing alumna shares experience caring for pandemic patients

Mennonite College of Nursing prepares students to deal with the unexpected, as has been proven by graduates in hospitals across the country.

Thanks to you: Marla Lowenthal ’73

Marla Lowenthal ’73 has traveled the world, taught U.S. military members living abroad in Europe, and holds four advanced degrees.

Then and Now

The Bone Student Center opened in October 1973 and quickly became a hub of campus activity.

Class Notes

Illinois State University campus from above

Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing by reading our class notes for the fall 2020 alumni magazine issue.

In memory

Large bell surrounded by flowers and set in stone landscaping, with academic buildings in the background

In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.

Pause for Applause

Artist Dr. Lorenzo Pace laughing in front of his work Triumph of the Human Spirit

Please join us in applauding these Illinois State University alumni.

Dealing with a lost season

For a college basketball player, there’s no better month than March. It’s when all the hard work culminates, and tickets to the hallowed NCAA championships are punched.