Mary (Hynd) Schrock ’82 grew up in Moline with five sisters. Four of them followed her to Illinois State, creating a strong family legacy that deepened further when two of their children also chose to attend the University. Accepted at two Iowa universities, Mary ultimately decided to study in Illinois. ISU rose to the top,
Publication: Class Notes
How we met: Mike and Norma Caringello
Nothing about Mike Caringello’s Illinois State Normal University experience was anticipated.
Pause for applause: Summer 2018
Pause to applaud these alumni accomplishments.
A mother’s love: Alumna’s breast milk nourishes premature newborns
Ten thousand ounces of milk. That’s what Monique (Witkowski) Borzick ’06 provided to premature newborns as a result of pumping for 10 months following the birth of her third child.
How we met: Stefani Rudd and Bryan Concannon
It was because of siblings that Bryan Concannon ’14 and Stefani Rudd ’13 met in 2010.
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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.
Calling the shots: Alumna prepares for career as NBA/WNBA referee
A love for the game of basketball combined with a graduate degree in exercise physiology resulted in an amazing career opportunity for Kelsey Reynolds, M.S. ’16.
How we met: Tina Fabley and Mark Chase
Tina (Fabley) ’79 and Mark Chase ’78 took a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, this year to mark their 40th wedding anniversary and to celebrate a romance that began on Illinois State’s campus.
Redbird legacy: Daughter follows in mom’s footsteps
With her mother a dual graduate of Illinois State and employed at the University, Katharine Woollen ’17 knew what to expect when she decided to attend ISU. She was so certain of her decision to be a Redbird that Katharine did not apply to any other university.