Our newest Redbirds: Identical twins ready for Gamma Phi Circus

The Baker twins performing with Chicago's CircEsteem.

Identical twins Julia and Sophie Baker have been surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Chicago for their entire lives. After having an hourlong commute to their high school, the twins are ready to enjoy the convenience of Illinois State’s campus.

MCN builds connections between nurses and local boards

Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing is proud to be a strategic member on the national Nurses on Boards Coalition. Inspired by the work that was being done nationally, the college created Nurses on Local Boards (NOLB) just about a year ago. NOLB serves the purpose of connecting nurses and local boards in the Bloomington-Normal area in an effort to find good community leaders.

Brittany Weber, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Bone Scholar

headshot of Brittany Weber

The Department of Technology is proud to recognize Brittany Weber, a sustainable and renewable energy senior. Weber has been selected as a 2020-2021 Bone Scholar. The Bone Scholar is the highest honor an Illinois State University undergraduate student can receive. Students are nominated by their department to apply for the scholarship. Weber is the first