a family standing in a row, arms on each others shoulders, all wearing Illinois State shirts

Redbird Legacy: Engelmans serve as unofficial Redbird recruiters

Illinois State’s Office of Admissions owes a debt of gratitude to John ’89 and Janice (Metz) Engelman ’89. They’ve been sending kids to Illinois State for years—and not just their own.  
graduation stole with word legacy on it

Exclusive brunch planned for Redbird legacy families

Illinois State wants to recognize all legacy families (any student that has/had a parent, grandparent or sibling attend Illinois State) for their continued generational support with a special...
Redbird hockey player holding young fan

Redbird Legacy: Hockey reminds family of Redbird pride

An experience with the Redbird Hockey Club reminded the entire Cope family of their Redbird pride. 
Wedding photo of alumni couple in the center, flanked by the bride's alumni parents

Redbird Legacy: ROTC runs in the O’Neil-Lehmann family

Christian ’14 and Katie (O’Neil) Lehmann ’15 met in ROTC, just as Katie’s parents, Tim ’84 and Jeannene (Cooper) O’Neil ’84, had years earlier.
Students walking out of the State Farm Hall of Business

Redbird Legacy: Muehling triplets thriving 25 years after graduation

It’s been 25 years since the Muehling triplets graduated from Illinois State University. All three have gone on to successful careers, thanks in part to the years they spent on campus.
Paul Burton ’73 with daughters Elisabeth Drebes ’90 and Lynn Bartimus ’91 and granddaughter Natalie Bartimus ’22 with Reggie head statue

Redbird legacy: Spring graduation gives family three generations of ISU alumni

Spring commencement held special meaning for Paul Burton ’73, as his granddaughter’s graduation marked the third generation of Redbirds in his family. He began the Illinois State legacy as a...
Greg Caffey ’99, left, Rodney Caffey ’92, middle, and Dr. Brandon Caffey ’96, ’00, M.S. ’02, Ed.D. ’19

Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarship

There was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.
Allyse Barnowski photo in her graduation gown

Graduating Redbirds: Redbird Legacy student strives to make a difference in the fight against climate change

Graduating senior Allyse Barnowski had several schools to choose from when she graduated high school, but the Redbird experience of someone close to her led her to Illinois State.
Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81

Redbird legacy: Family’s 110-year connection to ISU spans four generations

Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81, has a unique ISU bond. Her family’s 110-year connection spans four generations.
Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81

Redbird legacy: Family’s ISU connection stretches back 110 years

Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81, has a unique bond to the University. Her family connection began 110 years ago and spans four generations.
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