Alumna preaches and teaches elder care reform

Elder care illustration

Lawyers are trained to spot the issues. Elder law attorney Susan (Loob) Geffen ’85 used the skill to hone in on the fact America is heading into a crisis that is “not even on our radar.”

ISU alum protects nation’s greatest treasures

Al Runte

Our national parks are in danger. Whether from buildings encroaching on our magnificent horizons or companies tearing into nearby natural resources, our nation’s greatest treasures are at risk of becoming broken, tainted, and ultimately destroyed.

Scientist’s saga of saving the giant panda species

Panda bear

During his 30-year career as a reproductive biologist who specializes in rescuing threatened animal species from demise, David E. Wildt ’72 has used his high-tech scientific skills to help save such exotic creatures as the Florida panther and the black-footed ferret of the American Great Plains. But Wildt’s greatest challenge—and the biggest thrill of his

Mock trial team finds national success

Mock trial team

The Illinois State mock trial team toils away in the campus shadows with minimal support or recognition, yet shines brightly among its national competitors. The small percentage of individuals who realize the University even has such a team inevitably ask how a school that doesn’t offer a law degree ended up with an award-winning program