Avery Byrd and Gamma Phi Circus at Rivian

What it takes: Avery Byrd reflects on her time with Gamma Phi Circus so far

Avery Byrd, a four-year Gamma Phi member, has roots in the Gamma Phi Circus that go way back to when she was a pre-teen.  
Sissoko playing against Quincy

What it takes: Harouna Sissoko’s inspiring journey from Mali to Illinois State’s basketball court

Harouna Sissoko went from having little to no interest in basketball to playing for Mali’s national basketball team to playing for the men’s basketball team at Illinois State University.
Marcheschi performing high wire act.

What It Takes: Gamma Phi Circus troupe member shares insight

In the busy student world of textbooks and regular class attendance, Michael Marcheschi, a senior molecular and cellular biology major at Illinois State University has found an unexpected and...
Teagan Whitaker at the 2023 Gamma Phi Home Show.

What it takes—Gamma Phi Circus student president: ‘Pushing the limits’

Teagan Whitaker, student president of Gamma Phi Circus, states that all through her venture into performance arts, particularly with the Gamma Phi Circus, one thing has enabled her to soar to...
Caroline Meyers at the 2022 MVC

What it takes: Therapeutic recreation major credits winning mentality for track success

Sixth-year therapeutic recreation major and record-breaking athlete, Caroline Meyers, affirms 'winning mentality' as what it takes to secure a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) medal while battling...
Ariel Atias- 2022 MVC Indoor Track and Field Championships

What it takes: Exercise science student-athlete gives insight

What does it take to be a successful student athlete at ISU? Well, if you were to ask exercise science major and Illinois State University record holder in the indoor heptathlon and outdoor...
image of Kathryn Jasper

Reactions: What it takes to make a saint

With the canonization of the first=ever Sri Lankan saint, Assistant Professor of History Kathryn Jasper, who specializes in Medieval history, takes a look at how the process of sainthood has...

Early Career success has to be earned. Come learn what it takes.

Professional success doesn't just happen - it has to be earned.  Come learn what it takes. In 2008-2009 the College of Business presented its first Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA). This...
two separate photos of women side by side

A day to celebrate: Campus takes part in National First-Generation College Celebration Day

A social impact panel, including first-generation alum Marnika Morton ’23, will share success stories and advice for current students during Illinois State University’s sixth annual National...
person in pilot's attire posed in front of an airplane

Redbird alum’s career takes flight

Ashley Delhotal ’20 rerouted career plans on her way to becoming a pilot.
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