Details for Redbird fan events and hotels are set for the FCS Championship.
FCS Championship fan event details
Topic: Alumni
FCS Championship Redbird watch parties across the nation
Find a watch party to cheer on Illinois State football when the Redbirds take on Montana State in the FCS Championship.
2026 MVC Tournament ticket and hotel package information
The 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament ticket and hotel packages are now on sale for both men’s and women’s basketball.
Behind the stream: The Illinois State alum shaping Hulu’s product experience
Almost everyone has a streaming platform of some kind, and millions of people have a Hulu subscription. What might not be as well-known are the Redbirds behind this major streaming company.
Publications Unit Alumni Showcase: Elora Karim ’15
Illinois State University Publishing Studies major Grace Benefiel interviews alumna Elora Karim (’15) about her Illinois State experiences and how they have shaped her career path.
Criminal justice sciences graduate gained hands-on experience in juvenile justice prevention
Eli Crews, a criminal justice sciences graduate, completed an internship in juvenile justice prevention.
Archeologist Michael Wiant traces 12,000 years of Indigenous ingenuity
Dr. Michael Wiant ’71, M.S. ’77, a retired archeologist with the Illinois State Museum, has dedicated nearly 50 years to researching the communities of Native people who built a legacy of ingenuity and tenacity in the lower Illinois River Valley.
From the Dean’s Office: December 2025
A message from College of Arts and Sciences Dean Heather Dillaway.
25 for ’25: Our favorite stories from the College of Arts and Sciences this year
2025 was a year to remember, so let’s take a look back at the year that was through our favorite College of Arts and Sciences stories of 2025.
Ten things every new 2025 Illinois State grad should know
The Alumni Association wants to leave new grads with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of their new status as a Redbird alum.
