Illinois State football alum Dr. Keenan Wimbley ’11, M.S. ’14, Ph.D. ’23, earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations this spring.
Where are they now?: Keenan Wimbley
Topic: Alumni
Alumni Association directors chosen
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting in June. Four alumni were elected to three-year terms on the board of directors.
Legacy families recognized at Legacy Brunch
Anyone with a sibling, parent, or grandparent who attended the University is part of a Redbird legacy family. Legacy families with current students attending Illinois State will be recognized at the annual Legacy Brunch during Family Weekend on Sunday, September 24.
Milestone anniversaries celebrated at Homecoming
Graduates from the Class of 1973 will celebrate their 50th class reunion October 13-14 during the annual Half Century Club event held during Homecoming weekend.
Thanks to you: Passion for singing inspires WKCFA Transformation Project gift
Dr. Ed and Judy Hines’ passion for singing inspired their gift to the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Transformation Project.
Money growing on trees: Illinois State professor’s research unwraps the complicated history of chocolate
Illinois State professor Dr. Kathryn Sampeck’s research focuses on a sweet subject with a not-so-sweet history.
Gladly helping and healing: how an alum is reconfiguring the future of women’s health care
Dr. Taiwo Durowade ’09 is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has shaped her practice into one with a singular focus: preventive health.
What’s it like to be Reggie Redbird?: Reggie’s former “helpers” take us under their wing
Being Illinois State University’s No. 1 fan is a lot of work. Luckily, Reggie Redbird has some help.
Call for artifacts: We want to hear your WGSS stories
In collaboration with the Jo Ann Rayfield Archives at ISU, the WGSS Program is putting out a call to alumni and all members of the ISU community for any artifacts, materials, photos, or stories related to the WGSS Program at ISU.
Educator and consultant Dr. joyce gillie gossom ’78 joins Redbird Buzz
Special education alum and College of Education 2022 Hall of Fame inductee Dr. joyce gillie gossom ’78 joins Redbird Buzz to share how her experience at Illinois State University paved the way for a dynamic career, which has included experiences as a teacher, elected official, consultant, leadership coach, higher education administrator, and author.
