Where are they now?: Jay and Doris Groves

married couple standing next to Redbird statute in Redbird Plaza

Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf. 

The 7 biggest days in Illinois State history

Old Main demolition

In anticipation of Illinois State making history Tuesday, STATEside asked seven prominent members and chroniclers of the Illinois State community what they consider to be the most important day in the life of this 157-year-old institution.