“I’ve heard people say, ‘People with advanced degrees—master’s or doctorate degrees—are not necessarily the smartest people. But rather, people who have the most perseverance.’”
Marina Harris-Hardaway: A lifelong learner
Topic: Alumni
ISU VP of Finance and Planning Dan Stephens shadows Mennonite College of Nursing alum Karen Magers
To celebrate MCN Nurses’ Week 2018, Illinois State University’s Vice President of Finance and Planning Dan Stephens spent the morning shadowing Karen Magers, a Mennonite College of Nursing grad and director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Gailey Eye Clinic.
Redbird football finds success over NFL Draft Weekend
Years of hard work and dedication on the football field paid off for Illinois State All-American defensive back Davontae Harris when he was selected in the fifth round (No. 151 overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Another Redbird All-American, defensive lineman Dalton Keene, agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams.
Nominate Homecoming 2018 Royalty
Nominations being sought for the 2018 Homecoming alumni king and queen and prince and princess.
Alternative Breaks alumni trip set for June 29-July 1
Alternative Breaks alums and any alumni interested in civic engagement are invited to return to Bloomington-Normal and Illinois State University June 29 – July 1 for our first Alternative Breaks Alumni Trip.
Across continents: Chinese alumni still appreciate ISU’s open door
Nearly two dozen alumni from Taiwan met in President Larry Dietz’s conference room to recount their collegiate days and also presented a check for $100,000 to fund a new scholarship.
Steve and Sandi Adams Legacy Hall of Fame held April 13
A marketing pioneer, an advocate for fairness in the marketplace, and an award-winning author are the newest inductees to the Steve and Sandi Adams Legacy Hall of Fame at Illinois State University.
PRESS 254 launches chapbooks by ISU alumni
The Publications Unit’s PRESS 254 hosted a standing-room only evening of poetry on May 3 to launch two new chapbooks by alumni.
White Coat Ceremony sends off third-year audiology students
A White Coat Ceremony was held in April to recognize the success and accomplishments of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) third-year Doctor of Audiology graduate students.
Larry Krannich recognized as Chemistry Distinguished Alumnus
Illinois State University Department of Chemistry hosted Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Larry K. Krannich as its 2018 Bernard L. Ryder Distinguished Alumni Lecturer.
