Rich Eckert never imagined that accepting a position at Illinois State would lead him to the love of his life.
How we met: Rich Eckert and Ashley Kuhlmann
Topic: Alumni
Redbird legacy: Brothers follow in father’s ISU footsteps
Terry Roderick ’66 had the opportunity to attend Illinois State at the same time as his brothers. Their journey to the University began when their father enrolled in the 1920s.
Alumni share multitude of happy memories from Greek life
Alumni active in fraternities or sororities reached out in response to the August issue of Illinois State (“What it means to be Greek at ISU”). In addition to stories of treasured memories and lifelong friendships, members shared information that corrects the timeline of Greek life on campus. Tau Kappa Epsilon was not the only fraternity
Loyal Redbird couple named Homecoming royalty
This year’s Homecoming was meaningful for Diane (Curtis) and Gene Jontry, who were alumni king and queen. Both came to ISU with a desire to teach.
Reggie Reads: November 2015
Books written by Illinois State University alumni are reviewed by Professor Emerita of English JoAnna Stephens Mink.
Alum earns Kennedy Center award for college theater work
Acting alumna Gretchen Wingerter ’92 received the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Gold Medallion for her contributions to teaching and producing college theater.
Alumni rally in Chicago as Redbirds take on Illinois-Chicago
Join Chicago area alums for some pregame fun before watching the men’s basketball team take on Illinois-Chicago on December 16.
Submit applications for Alumni Association, Legacy, and Black Colleagues Association Scholarships
Current and future Illinois State students are invited to submit applications for several scholarships provided through the Alumni Association.
Redbird educator named Illinois Teacher of the Year
Illinois State University alumna Kim Thomas, a math teacher in Peoria, was recently named the 2016 statewide Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.
A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum: Mallory Kohlmeyer, Family and Consumer Sciences
The College of Applied Science and Technology’s “A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum” series is designed to shed some light on how CAST alumni spend their days.
