Craig Bouchard ’75, M.S. ’77, received an honorary degree at Founders Day in February.
Entrepreneur chosen for 2018 honorary degree
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Redbird legacy: Simios family forges strong ties to College of Business
Logan Simios ’84 and John Rigas ’81 are cousins. A College of Business student when Logan finished high school, John suggested to Logan that he attend Illinois State.
Reggie Reads: April 2018
Illinois State is proud to be able to acknowledge the work of graduates who are successful authors.
State higher ed board picks President Bowman as leader
Illinois State University President Emeritus Al Bowman has been named executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).
Celebrating excellence: Two Redbirds honored as superior athletes and scholars
Rachel Root ’17 and Wes Ward ’17 were recognized last fall as the top student-athletes at the Reggie’s, the annual Athletics academic excellence awards ceremony sponsored by State Farm Insurance Company.
Illinois State publication now three issues annually
The publication schedule for Illinois State has changed.
Conference picks Adam to receive courage award
Steve Adams received the 2017 MVC Most Courageous Award, which honors individuals who demonstrate unusual courage when faced with an illness or tragedy. Adams is battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Softball team mourns volunteer coach
Athletics lost longtime volunteer assistant softball coach Bill Dickson ’54, M.S. ’57, last fall at the age of 85. A member of the Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame, he was an educator, softball player and coach for more than 50 years.
Muller contract extended
Head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller ’98 has agreed to a contract extension that keeps him at Illinois State at least through the 2023–2024 season.
Valley recognizes three ISU legends
The Missouri Valley Conference is celebrating throughout 2018 the 25th anniversary of women sports in the league and the 45th year of Title IX.
