Campus technology has come a long way since students enrolled in typewriting courses in 1955 at Cook Hall.
Then and now: Fall 2022
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Pause for applause: Fall 2022
Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
A Day in the Life: Many hands make light work during Move-In Week
Every August, new and returning students flood back to campus the week before fall semester classes begin. They are greeted by a large crew of faculty, staff, and students who volunteer to help these Redbirds move into university housing.
Meet the 2022 Homecoming alumni royalty
A reunion on the Quad turned into 51 years of companionship, family, and love for this year’s Homecoming alumni royalty, John ’69 and Marilyn (Mueller) Freese ’70.
Class notes: Fall 2022
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the fall 2022 alumni magazine issue.
In memory: Fall 2022
In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
Thanks to you: Nalefskis support geology students
Steve ’83 and Lori (Walenga) Nalefski ’84 have established an endowed scholarship for declared geology majors.
Going for gold: Ties between Illinois State, Special Olympics remain strong
Illinois State University has been home to Illinois Special Olympics since 1977.
Deep thoughts: Renowned Redbird scholar Dr. Paul Garris studies the brain and helps students expand theirs
An Illinois State faculty member since 1995, Garris has investigated the role of dopamine in the brain for nearly three decades, specifically as it relates to Parkinson’s disease and drugs of abuse.
Redbird Esports is here: Nationally recognized program continues growth with new facility
In a few short years, Illinois State has built a powerhouse esports program that has made the University a destination for a massive national and international population of prospective students who may have never known about the school otherwise.
