Like every young child, Tristen Sharp went through that toddler phase of incessantly asking ‘why.’ Now as a young woman, the question is one she has every reason to ponder.
Publication: Features
Food fight: Battle diabetes with diet
Sarah (Dran) Hallberg is a physician on a mission to reverse Type 2 diabetes. She is convinced it can be done without using medicine—read insulin—to treat what she terms “a food problem.”
Inside look: University Residence
The University Residence is more than just the house where Illinois State University presidents live.
Across continents: Chinese alumni still appreciate ISU’s open door
Nearly two dozen alumni from Taiwan met in President Larry Dietz’s conference room to recount their collegiate days and also presented a check for $100,000 to fund a new scholarship.
Inside Look: Owen Strength and Conditioning Center
On Redbird Arena’s lower level, tucked behind the stands just paces from the hardwood so familiar to basketball fans, sits the Owen Strength and Conditioning Center.
Redbird romance: The story behind ISU’s love bench
Here are the story behind ISU’s love bench and the stories of many alumni who fell in love on campus.
A life in glass: Alum’s unique portraits gain national acclaim
Glass artist Dean Allison sees a lot in a human face. He sees what has been trapped on the skin. He sees the person’s facial expression, wrinkles, and pores. He sees a life lived as he attempts to capture a moment.
Healing soles: Alumna touches hearts hiking America’s trail
Not a single thing about the Appalachian Trail appealed to her. Jean (Lindner) Deeds ’64 had never hiked or camped.
Soaring higher: Redbirds Rising Campaign promises to lift ISU
ISU has launched Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State. The campaign—which began in July 2013 and will continue through June 2020—has a $150 million goal. This is the University’s most ambitious campaign in its history.
Recruiting Redbirds: Alums needed in search for students
Recruiting the next incoming class is a never-ending job for the staff in Admissions.