While an undergraduate studying mathematics and economics at Illinois State, Virginia Owen ’62 never envisioned she would return as faculty and make the University her home for more than three decades.
Where are they now: Virginia Owen
Topic: Alumni
Redbird legacy: ‘Our home is definitely an ISU house’
Jackie (Lacke) Froelich transferred to campus in 1986, never envisioning how many Redbirds would eventually fill her family’s tree.
Redbird community mourns loss of baseball’s Dave Bergman
Former baseball All-American and 1980 Percy Family Illinois State Athletics Hall of Fame honoree Dave Bergman ’78 died in February at the age of 61.
Alumni magazine’s Then and Now Quiz results
Illinois State readers were asked in the November 2014 issue to answer the same set of questions about their time on campus. The response was overwhelming, allowing for a snapshot of specific eras.
Alumna to represent Illinois at Mrs. United States competition
Toby (Ford) Atkinson ’05 is a wife, mom and working professional. As Mrs. Illinois, she is also the proud representative of other women who juggle multiple roles.
Thanks to you: Focused on ISU’s people and programs
Illinois State alumnus Gene Jontry pays attention to details. His meticulous form at the free throw line sealed a 94 percent free throw average, a Redbird record that still stands.
Alum becomes nationally recognized Civil War reenactor
Trevor Steinbach didn’t lose his passion for history after completing his major in the subject and speech communications in 1975.
Registration deadline approaching for New Teacher Conference
Recent Illinois State education alumni have until June 15 to register for the free New Teacher Conference (#NTConISU) taking place Friday, June 26 in the State Farm Hall of Business.
Meet fellow Redbirds at New Orleans Zephyrs baseball game, June 11
Join New Orleans-area Illinois State alums to cheer on the New Orleans Zephyrs June 11 as they take on the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Nursing alum hiking in Nepal when earthquake struck
An Illinois State nursing alum who was hiking in Nepal when Saturday’s earthquake struck has returned safely to the U.S., and she’s urging Americans to support relief efforts.
