Washington, D.C., is more than just a place for politics. Just ask Illinois State University’s latest group of D.C. summer interns, who are now wrapping up their pre-professional experiences all over Washington.
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A drive to give back: Alumni couple makes record-setting gift
Illinois State alumni Jim and Carole (Czerniak) Mounier have always been part of the Redbird family, but for 30 years they were more like long-lost relatives.
Illinois State’s rising graduation rate among Top 10 percent
Illinois State University’s graduation rate continues to climb and is now at 71.8 percent, which puts it in the top 10 percent of public and private universities nationwide.
Why ISU’s reaccreditation matters to alumni and students
For students and alumni, accreditation may sound a bit dry. Yet there are many reasons all Redbirds should be paying attention to April’s big visit. Here are just a few.
F.L.A.M.E. ‘Takes Back the Night’ for ISU
Something in the air was different on the night of October 21. It started as a low grumble and moved into a fierce and empowered roar.
Calling all Redbirds: A message from one proud alum
The following is a guest commentary by Mike Shannon ’12. “Redbird Nation is a community on the rise. Let’s keep flying as alumni,” he writes.
Alums make historic 8-figure gift commitment to Athletics
Two longtime supporters of Redbird Athletics are now making the largest single-gift commitment in Illinois State history. Athletics Director Larry Lyons called the gift “transformational.”
From humble roots, Riggs family creates scholarship
The Riggs family is paying it forward for the next generation of ISU students by endowing a new College of Business scholarship. An additional seven-figure estate commitment is one of the largest in the college’s history.
Dietz delivers State of the University address
In his first State of the University address, Illinois State University President Larry Dietz outlined his priorities for institutional leadership and enhanced campus diversity.
Video: President Dietz talks new job, rankings, Athletics
Redbird football fans got to know Illinois State President Larry Dietz during a video interview that played during halftime September 13.