The experience of being classmates at Illinois State University only strengthened the bond between mother and daughter, Edna Milanga ’21, MBA ’23, and Benedicte Kazigwa ’23.
Topic: Alumni
Class notes: Spring 2024
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the spring 2024 alumni magazine issue.
In memory: Spring 2024
In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
Bullish on The Bear: Casting director brings Chicago to life in award-winning series
Jennifer Rudnicke ’90 earned a Primetime Emmy Award for her casting work on acclaimed dramedy The Bear.
Studentification is Normal
Students enrolled in a class last fall studied a phenomenon to which they and all Illinois State University students before them have contributed.
Growing hope: Alum cultivates purpose from life marred by tragedy
From the darkest depths of death and despair, Dr. Theoneste “Theo” Nzaramyimana, M.S. ’17, discovered life in a garden.
Man of many hats: Illinois State University president newest title for Dr. Aondover Tarhule
Dr. Aondover Tarhule is a highly regarded professor and academic administrator, a prolific researcher and scholar, a husband and a father. Now he’s Illinois State University’s 21st president.
Where are they now?: Laura (Doornbos) Benton ’06
Laura (Doornbos) Benton takes flight as president of Ladies Love Taildraggers, a worldwide organization of women who fly conventional landing gear aircraft known as taildraggers.
Redbird trivia: Spring 2024
Try your luck at our spring 2024 edition of Redbird trivia.
Where are they now?: Sandi Zielinski ’67, M.F.A. ’81
A passion for theatre keeps Sandi Zielinski ’67, M.F.A. ’81, young at heart, and that passion was born at Illinois State University.