hose who founded ISU’s sorority and fraternity community more than 50 years ago would be proud of the 2,500 affiliated students today, as they find meaningful ways to live their organization’s values.
Redbird Legacy: Three generations of Redbirds

hose who founded ISU’s sorority and fraternity community more than 50 years ago would be proud of the 2,500 affiliated students today, as they find meaningful ways to live their organization’s values.
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing by reading our class notes for the fall 2020 alumni magazine issue.
In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
Please join us in applauding these Illinois State University alumni.
Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State alumni.
Chad Guenther’s life is best described as a series of contradictions: The 6’2″ natural athlete was unable to compete, and had a great sense of humor despite living with a terminal illness.
Illinois State freshman Jalen Love learned early on the value of going to college and pursuing a degree. His parents, Larry and Betty Love, were both first-generation college students who found a home at the University.
An ordinary day on campus turned out to be anything but for Phil Loveall ’63, M.S. ’65.
We applaud these Illinois State alumni featured in the April 2020 issue.
Alumna Julie Annette Jones ’90 is the first African American and female to lead ISU’s governing board.