From playing tuba as a farm kid at band camp to performing for troops as an Air Force musician, Dr. Andy Rummel’s ’97, M.M. ’99, journey back to Illinois State University is a full-circle story of music, service, and legacy.
The fall concert will feature two pieces with strong connections to the Illinois State University Percussion Studio, the world premiere of sophomore music composition and music education major Nick Sleevar’s new percussion duo “Hand Trong Rừng” and “Kars I,” a traditional Armenian folk song brought to life by piano virtuoso Tigran Hamasyan, and re-imagined for percussion trio, singer, and electronics by world-renowned percussionist and alum Ksenija Komljenović ’14, M.M.
Sharon Huff ’82, Mojde Kalantari, M.S. ’24, and Randy Reid ’87, M.S. ’91, M.F.A. ’96, were honored as the inaugural recipients of new college level alumni excellence awards.
Exciting updates from Illinois State University M.F.A. students and alumni, including awards, honors, and exhibitions.
Illinois State University band alumni from all eras of the Illinois State band program are invited back to campus for Alumni Band events.
Career Services invites you to join the Alumni Mentor Network, where your experience becomes a powerful tool for student success.
All are invited to attend the second performance of the 2025-2026 Wind Symphony concert season on Sunday, October 19, at 3 p.m., in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. A Q&A with Colonel Bourgeois will take place in the Kemp Recital Hall prior to the concert, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
From an alum’s World Series victory to how Redbirds celebrated Halloween more than a hundred years ago, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. October 15 Cecilia Suarez ’95 Today is the final day of Latinx Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Latinx history, culture, and contributions. One of the leading
Child protection specialists with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) are frontline responders charged with investigating reports of child abuse or neglect. A new DCFS simulation training center operated by Illinois State University is designed to prepare investigators-in-training for their vital role in protecting children and promoting their well-being.
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts will celebrate three alumni during the Illinois State University Homecoming Alumni Day Luncheon on Friday, October 17.
