Kiara Mills stands in front of a bookshelf in the Multicultural Center

Graduating Redbirds: Human development and family science major dedicates life to helping others

This Saturday, December 16, Kiara Mills will graduates with a bachelor’s in human development and family science. Next December, she’ll return to CEFCU Arena to receive a graduate degree...
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Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2023

More than 1,300 Illinois State students earned degreed during winter commencement Saturday, December 16, 2023, in CEFCU Arena.
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Graduating Redbirds: Former football player maps out future in parks administration

Zach Mueller ’21 arrived on campus as a freshman football player from Wisconsin who barely knew a soul. Aside from the recruiting process, he didn’t know much about Illinois State University.
Aneel Gillan stands for photo in a white Illinois State quarter-zip.

Graduating Redbirds: Computer science major, Startup Showcase winner aims to grow tech startup while beginning career at Dell

Graduating Redbird Aneel Gillan is used to running—and winning. This fall, he earned first place at Illinois State University’s Startup Showcase for VRtual Playbook.
Graduating Redbird Paige Malloy on snow-covered campus with College Avenue in the background

Graduating Redbirds: Given a second chance, Paige Malloy delivered

Two years after being academically dismissed from Illinois State University, Graduating Redbird Paige Malloy will earn a bachelor's degree.
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Career assistance available to graduating Redbirds and alumni

Discover how Career Services can help you as a new alum.
Gabriela Lozano in front of Hovey Hall

Graduating Redbirds: First-gen student to help future Redbirds as a bilingual admissions counselor

When Gabriela Lozano stepped onto campus as an undeclared major, she was eager to explore an array of opportunities. This December, she’ll earn a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State...
Evan Hazzard, Shira Archie, and Russell Roberts pose in front of an Illinois State University seal.

Graduating Redbirds: First NexSTEM scholar cohort leaves a legacy of research and mentorship

This May, seven NexSTEM scholars representing an array of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines will earn their bachelor’s degrees from Illinois State University.
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Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: May 2023

More than 3,500 Illinois State University students will earn degrees this May, with spring commencement scheduled for Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, in CEFCU Arena.
Tori Poska on the quad

Graduating Redbirds: First-generation marketing student prepares for business career

Inspired by her entrepreneurial-minded parents, Tori Poska is a first-generation college student who will earn a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University’s College of Business this May.
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