Each month we recognize a few of the many amazing students and alumni who have been impacted by our donors’ generosity. Meet five students and one alum who have benefited from your support.
October & November Redbirds on the rise

Each month we recognize a few of the many amazing students and alumni who have been impacted by our donors’ generosity. Meet five students and one alum who have benefited from your support.
Migos. Cardi B. Beyoncé. These are names most students would not expect to often hear at an academic workshop. However, one Illinois State University School of Communication (SoC) alumna is using “the culture” to cultivate student leadership.
The annual Illinois State University Summer Speech and Debate Institute had another successful summer this year.
Faculty and staff in Illinois State University’s School of Communication (SoC) continue to be recognized for great leadership and excellence year after year. This year, several faculty and staff were recognized for their great work.
The public relations program’s faculty grew by one this fall. Professor Mary Beth Deline, a native Canadian, joined the School of Communication (SoC) with a background that includes industry experience and post-doctoral work in public relations.
Across 14 years of economic, political, and institutional ups and downs, the School of Communication (SoC) has maintained a steady trend of enrollment growth.
Over 2,500 Illinois State University School of Communication (SoC) students have completed more than 4,000 internships since 2008.
During this calendar year of 2018, School of Communication faculty have been active in contributing knowledge to the communication field and in their areas of specialty. Here is a rundown of publications and public contributions that many of our faculty have made this year.
The SoC will host its 19th annual School of Communication Homecoming Tailgate Party on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. outside of Hancock Stadium.
Receiving the Black Colleagues Association President’s Office Book Scholarship sparked a new confidence in Ashley Shannon ’18, broadcast journalism major, 2016 Homecoming queen, and 2017-2018 Student Body Vice President.