The wintry weather at Saturday’s commencement made for some memorable photos before and after the ceremonies, as shared all over social media.
Commencement recap: Your best tweets, photos, and posts
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The standard for teacher preparation
When evaluating the impact of Illinois State University’s educator preparation program, we cannot rely on numbers alone. Learn more about our programs from those who know our programs best.
Redbird Vintage contest: Send in your photos!
You can enter Illinois State magazine’s Old Vintage for New Vintage contest by sending in an old photo of yourself wearing throwback Redbird gear.
Kinesiology and Recreation to host Alumni Day, February 1
Join fellow Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) alumni and families, as well as past and present faculty and staff, for KNR Alumni Day! The pregame reception and silent auction will be in the Club Room of the new Hancock Football Stadium from 1–3 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. Bring cash or check for the silent auction.
For alums, ISU’s rising graduation rates worth bragging about
Just this month, ISU announced that 71.5 percent of those 2007 freshmen graduated within six years–the highest on record, and among the top 10 percent of all U.S. universities.
A medieval legacy
Carol and Ed Lind have a strong connection to Illinois State and will be leaving a planned gift to help someone in ways that they weren’t able to be helped.
A former Reggie Redbird continues to inspire
Former Reggie Redbird Tim Pantaleone has decided to pay it forward by making a planned gift to the University. His planned gift will benefit a softball player who is majoring in business.
Early Career Achievement Award recipients named
Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA) recognize younger graduates from the College of Business who have demonstrated innovative and responsible professional leadership, the potential for future distinction, and a commitment to serving others. One honoree is selected from each degree program.
First look at Hancock wows Redbird fans, alumni
More than 350 Illinois State fans, alumni, staff, and donors were invited to Hancock Stadium’s dedication Wednesday night. The Redbirds will open the home portion of the schedule this Saturday.
College of Fine Arts students intern in Washington, D.C.
For the second year the College of Fine Arts took part in a universitywide initiative to have summer interns in Washington, D.C. Christina Fontenelle, an undergraduate student studying painting, and Molly Briggs, an undergraduate student studying acting/theatre management, were chosen to represent the College of Fine Arts and Illinois State University at the Smithsonian Office of Exhibits Central and The Studio Theatre, respectively.
