Bloomberg Politics videographer Griffin Hammond ’07, M.S. ’09, has seen it all.
Trailblazer: Young alum covers campaign for Bloomberg Politics
Topic: Alumni
One child, one home: Alumna works to reform foster care
Not a terribly popular thing to say around a table of foster parents. Meyer’s next sentence was even more powerful: If they were looking for someone to transform the U.S. child welfare system—starting with their Midwestern nonprofit—she could do it. Fifteen years later, Meyer has stayed true to her word as CEO of Anu Family
Alumna first from ISU to earn PR certification
Alum Grace O’Brien ’16 is the first from Illinois State to earn a Certificate in Principles of Public Relations through the Universal Accreditation Board with the Public Relations Society of America.
Second date added to interactive experience, Pottery in the Making for Sept. 14
Because of popular demand, Redbirds can now register for a second date for this interactive program.
Back the Birds at Peoria Area Alumni Network tailgate, September 17
Catch up with Peoria Redbirds while enjoying food and the energetic Redbird football atmosphere on September 17.
Redbird Reception planned for Houston area alumni, Sept. 21
Join the Illinois State University Alumni Association and President Larry Dietz for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing.
See Mamma Mia! at the Paramount with Redbirds, Oct. 22
Enjoy lunch and a show with fellow Chicagoland alums as the Chicago West Alumni Network hosts alumni day at the Paramount Theatre.
Redbird runner Aisha Praught makes Olympic debut
Illinois State alum Aisha Praught, who is a dual citizen because of her Jamaican roots, will make her Olympic debut at the Summer Games in Rio with Team Jamaica.
ISU history alum Samuel Wheeler named state historian
Illinois State University history alum Samuel Wheeler ’00, an expert on the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, was named Illinois state historian by the trustees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
BCA president’s message: Igniting a team
Karyn Aguirre, Black Colleagues Association president, is ready to ignite another year for BCA members.
