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Category: Features
Alum Mike Zimmer tackles role as NFL’s Vikings coach
Mike Zimmer reached the coaching summit last year when he was named head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, making him the first Redbird to become a head coach in the NFL.
What it means to be Greek at Illinois State
Having been accepted on campus four decades ago, Illinois State’s Greek life is in its infancy compared to many other universities, but it is rapidly growing.
Beyond 9-1-1: ISU working to be ready for emergencies
At Illinois State, the blueprint has evolved over several years to now include nearly 100 people with diverse expertise and experience from across the University.
A season of sorrow
The campus community and residents of Bloomington-Normal came together during the spring semester to mourn the loss of seven men killed in a plane accident on April 7.
Coach Spack’s plan and patience elevate Redbird football
Arriving at Illinois State in 2009, Brock Spack has transformed the Redbird program into a championship subdivision power that came tantalizingly close to its first national championship earlier this year in Frisco, Texas.
Talent beyond teaching: Campus jobs outside the classroom
Tell someone you work at the University and the same question is consistently asked: Do you teach? About 1,400 do at Illinois State, but many others are needed away from the classroom in jobs that are often unusual.
Alum on a mission to change the future of fast food
In the nation’s battle against obesity, fast food carries the title of public enemy No. 1. A former McDonald’s executive, Mike Donahue ’80 is challenging that reality with LYFE Kitchen.
Alumni magazine’s Then and Now Quiz results
Illinois State readers were asked in the November 2014 issue to answer the same set of questions about their time on campus. The response was overwhelming, allowing for a snapshot of specific eras.
Alumna empowers blind, deaf to soar at Florida school
Personalized and intense teaching leads to equally inspiring growth for other students at the 130-year-old St. Augustine campus, where 600 children are encouraged to be themselves.
