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A new era: Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy began her term as Illinois State’s president on July 1. The 20th president to serve the University, Kinzy is the first woman to hold the office.

Volume 22 • Number 1 • Summer 2021

History made in Hovey: Scientist chosen as first female president

There are numerous ways to introduce Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy.

Problems solved: Students become creative consultants

The challenge for every student is applying knowledge learned through lectures and gleaned from textbooks to the working world each will enter upon graduation.

A high note: Opera is alumna’s unique teaching tool

Oh the drama. A roomful of second graders are writing their own opera and are stuck on a script about alien cows. What do you do?

Turning the page: The Vidette moves to digital delivery

Everything seemed to be trending in a certain direction leading up to November 8, 2016—election night in the United States.

In This Issue

Homecoming marks centennial year

Pause for Applause: Summer 2021

Pair of Redbirds beat the Olympic odds

Redbird legacy: Family’s ISU connection stretches back 110 years

A Day in the Life: Dining experience delights Redbirds

Then and Now: Vidette

Perkins wraps up stellar golf career

Class Notes: Summer 2021

In memory: Summer 2021

Where are they now? Kate Del Fava ’20

Archives

Summer 2021

Volume 22 • Number 1 • Summer 2021

Spring 2021

Volume 21 • Number 3 • Spring 2021

Fall 2020

Volume 21 • Number 2 • Fall 2020

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