Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Darren Tillis to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University.
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Campus bookstores rebranded to Redbird Spirit Shop
The bookstore located in the Bone Student Center and The Alamo II, located at 318 W. North St., have been rebranded as the Redbird Spirit Shop.
Curtain call: Jane Lynch ’82 returns to Illinois State to direct Lost in Yonkers
For three weeks this spring, Jane Lynch ’82—as a guest artist in residence—directed a staged reading of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Lost in Yonkers, a comedic drama written by Neil Simon.
Dr. Todd McLoda named interim dean of College of Education
Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedjian has named Todd McLoda as interim dean of the College of Education at Illinois State University. He will begin this two-year appointment on July 1.
FirstWord: Spring 2023
In February, I was honored to be appointed as Illinois State University’s interim president.
A memorable win: Redbird basketball ‘awakens echoes’ of Horton Field House
The Illinois State men’s basketball team celebrated their return to Horton Field House with a 77-71 win.
Then and Now: Spring 2023
Illinois State’s Bowling and Billiards Center has long been a hub for Redbird recreation, and a 2022 renovation will allow it to serve the next generation of students.
Pause for Applause: Spring 2023
Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
A Day in the Life: Sustainability in action at Share Shop, Fix it Friday
Illinois State’s Office of Sustainability is home to the Share Shop, a resource-sharing store where students and community members can find everything from clothing to housewares to school supplies.
Redbird alum brings stage to the classroom
Karen L. Erickson ’70, M.S. ’77, enjoys a career that combines passions for theatre and education.