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Career tips for graduating Redbirds

Whether you're starting a new job, about to enter graduate school, or still deciding what's next, these tips from Career Services can help you as a new alum.
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Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: May 2024

More than 3,500 Illinois State students will earn degrees this May, with spring commencement scheduled for Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11, 2024, in CEFCU Arena. Here’s a numerical look at this...
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Graduating Redbirds: Medical laboratory science major creates legacy as student leader

Medical laboratory science major Alexandra Martil has been involved with several RSOs and Omega Phi Beta Sorority during their time on campus.
Avery Birnbaum wears a red t-shirt and stands in front of a fireplace with an Illinois State logo above and behind him on the wall.

Graduating Redbirds: Interdisciplinary studies major aspires to make a career out of his love for animals

Senior interdisciplinary studies major Avery Birnbaum knows exactly what he wants to do after graduating this May: become a zoologist.
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Graduating Redbirds: First-generation graduate student prepares for creative tech career

International student Prince Kessie came to Illinois State University with some trepidation about being so far from home and family. He also came with plenty of determination to pursue a graduate...
Olivia Fedorko stands beneath a tree on the quad wearing a white dress with a stethoscope draped around her neck

Graduating Redbirds: First responder experience reaffirms student’s passion for nursing

Graduating Redbird Olivia Fedorko put training she received in the Mennonite College of Nursing to use long before her graduation when she delivered CPR to a person who had collapsed at a local gym.
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Graduating Redbirds: International grad student with a love for films, theatre writes his own story

Gustavo Nery Dutra Guedes traveled a great distance for the opportunity to study at Illinois State University. He left his home and family in his hometown of Fortaleza, Brazil, to follow his...
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Career assistance available to graduating Redbirds and alumni

Discover how Career Services can help you as a new alum.
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Graduating Redbirds: Public relations student ready for her next step—Harvard Medical School

Emmalynne Shumard was at her internship with University Marketing and Communications when she received the phone call informing her of her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s master’s...
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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