August is the month when colleges and universities across the country welcome incoming freshmen to campus.
Passing grade: The secret behind ISU’s graduation rate
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Redbird legacy: Alumna follows in footsteps of great-grandmother
Laura Simonton is a two-time alum of Illinois State University. She graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in history and then earned another bachelor’s in 2011 in history education.
How we met: Raul Rodriguez and Nicole Davila
So often the reason for choosing a college is a familial one. Raul Rodriguez ’10, already knew Illinois State pretty well because his brother was an alum.
Reggie Reads: August 2016
Illinois State is proud to be able to acknowledge the work of graduates who are successful authors.
Redbird great Doug Collins to be inducted into national Hall of Fame
Illinois State men’s basketball great Doug Collins ’73 will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in November.
Volleyball stand-out in Olympic training
Junior Jaelyn Keene has been selected to train as part of the U.S. Collegiate National Team.
Athletes remain strong in classroom
This year’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) report by the NCAA shows that 11 of Illinois State’s 19 sports equaled or exceeded the national average for public universities in their sport.
Mail to the Editor: August 2016
Mail to the Editor for the August 2016 issue.
Redbird golfer takes MVC championship
Trent Wallace had a memorable freshman year on the ISU men’s golf team.
Redbirds scattered far across the country
With an alumni base of more than 200,000, it’s not surprising that graduates have settled in just about every state of the nation.
