Two brothers in a hospital room

Redbird Legacy: Kidney donation strengthens brotherly bond

The brotherly bond between Justin ’07 and Jason Stanford ’04 was strengthened when Jason donated a kidney to Justin.
Bust of Reggie Redbird statue

Apply for Redbird legacy, Black Colleagues Association, and Latinx Alumni Network scholarships

Deadline to apply for the scholarships provided by the Alumni Association and its affinity groups is December 4, 2024.
new graduate posed with older alum, both holding photos

Redbird Legacy: A family tree with Redbirds on every branch

Owen Ritter ’24 is a budding branch on a family tree with deep Redbird roots.
two people dressed in graduation gowns and caps on the Quad

Redbird Legacy: Being classmates brought mother and daughter closer together

The experience of being classmates at Illinois State University only strengthened the bond between mother and daughter, Edna Milanga ’21, MBA ’23, and Benedicte Kazigwa ’23.
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...
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