When Redbird Gale (Marr) Myers ’77 returned home from a trip to Japan to find that her husband, David, had purchased 10 Japanese maple trees, she had no idea that number would soon increase to 4,000.
An opportunity to represent Illinois State as a proud Redbird as a director for the Alumni Association.
The Alumni Association will recognize nine individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Illinois State football legend Boomer Grigsby has earned a spot among college football’s all-time greats, as the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced January 10 that he will be a member of the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class.
Ray Kralis ’90, longtime head coach of the Illinois State University men’s golf team, is a teacher, a nurturer, and an evaluator of talent. When he recruited David Perkins ’21 out of East Peoria Community High School, he had some inkling of his potential, but Perkins exceeded his coach’s and his own expectations.
Amanda Sartoris was hired by the Miami Marlins as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in mid-May, becoming just the second full-time performance coach in Major League Baseball’s 152 years.
Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University recently honored December graduates and three award winners at an event held at the Alumni Center.
Discounted game tickets, game promotions, and Taste of Redbirds are all happening at alumni night!
Illinois State University conferred approximately 956 baccalaureate degrees and 240 graduate degrees at the Winter 2021 Commencement. This year, the University allowed Redbirds to celebrate an in-person commencement ceremony and a personalized Redbird Stage Crossing. Redbirds shared their winter commencement experiences throughout social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s round-up of some of the best tweets, Instagram posts, and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest alums.
Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81, has a unique ISU bond. Her family’s 110-year connection spans four generations.
