ISU’s Alumni Association annually recognizes individuals who personify the University’s tradition as an environment for excellence.
Nominations sought for alumni awards
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Alumni leaders selected as Homecoming Royalty
Their involvement, support, and love for the University make it fitting that Lynda Lane ’66 and Carl Kasten ’66 were crowned during the milestone year of ISU’s centennial Homecoming.
Solving complex crimes: Cybersecurity grads fight global threat
Illinois State University’s cybersecurity program is preparing the next generation of specialists to fight cybercrime.
Welcomed without worry: Transfer students embraced at ISU
Something very subtle and successful has happened in the Office of Admissions. Staff have implemented academic policies, created a system of partnerships, and established an outreach plan so effective that enrollment has shifted. Today one in three students attending ISU is a transfer.
Baseball All-American takes national spotlight
Second-year freshman Ryan Cermak was named Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
Where are they now? Chris Voelz ’70
A four-sport athlete at Illinois State, physical education major Chris Voelz ’70 serves as the executive director of the Collegiate Women in Sports Award.
Word and deed: Diplomat and Distinguished Alum Donald McHenry shines on world stage
Illinois State University Distinguished Alum Donald McHenry ’57 never worked for the president who said “Speak softly but carry a big stick.”
Problems solved: Students become creative consultants
The challenge for every student is applying knowledge learned through lectures and gleaned from textbooks to the working world each will enter upon graduation.
Homecoming marks centennial year
Other than commencement, there is nothing on campus with as rich a tradition as Homecoming. This fall marks the 100th year since the celebration that brings alumni back to ISU each fall began.
Pause for Applause: Summer 2021
Take a moment to applaud these outstanding Illinois State University alumni.
