School of Social Work alum and licensed clinical social worker Hillary Wasson ’05, M.S.W. ’07, has been very busy since getting her Master of Social Work, but she took time out to answer our questions.
Topic: Alumni
Young alum hosts own morning show on Chicago radio
This year Illinois State alum Zach “Remy” Hoesly and his on-air partner, Mason, got the promotion of a lifetime—the opportunity to host their own morning show on a new Chicago country station.
Alum volunteers time, talent to create comfort in a crisis
These apartments belong to women escaping abusive relationships, teens aging out of foster care, the poor, the addicted. Their stories don’t matter to Karen (Brown) Murley ’61, but their lives do.
Social Work alumna Dakota Maughn will never give up
“I remember how much she loved being a ‘Baby Folder,'” said Social Work Professor Kathryn Wehrmann, fondly recalling School of Social Work alumna Dakota Maughn’s internship.
Technology alum ready for anything—even dancing robots
Just one year after graduating from Illinois State, Andrew Siwicki just took his robotics expertise onto NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” where he teamed up with dance group for a choreographed routine.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Before you leave campus, the Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
Nursing students, alumni network at Downers Grove event
Advocate Health Care sponsored the third Mix and Mentor event for Mennonite College of Nursing students to connect with alumni and learn about nursing careers on November 10.
College of Fine Arts inducts Ian Barford, Jon Kusner into Hall of Fame
Ian Barford and Jon Kusner were inducted into Illinois State University’s College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame on October 23 in a special ceremony following colloquia with students.
Play for the memories
A group of students—Paul Petricca ’80, Mike Schneider ’80, David Gross ’80, George T. Ralph ’81, and George R. Wundsam ’80—developed deep friendships over the love of sport and the intramural experience.
The controversy behind Illinois State’s evolving motto
To this day, when some alums see the new “Gladly we learn and teach” motto on Illinois State’s seal it’s enough to reopen a long-closed debate.