Dr. George Pruitt ’68, M.S. ’70, LH.D. ’94, saw the inside of a university president’s office for the first time in the fall of 1967 when he occupied it with other members of the Black Student Association (BSA) to issue their demands to increase diversity at Illinois State University. However, this would not be his last time in a president’s office, as today he is one of longest serving university presidents nationwide.
Topic: Alumni
Campus communicators honored at ninth annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards
Units from across campus gathered for the ninth annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards to honor the great work of campus social media managers.
Special Apple® bundles at TechZone through May 19
We are celebrating spring with a deal on all Apple® computers this month! As an Apple-authorized vendor, TechZone is passing on savings of almost ten percent on computer and AppleCare+ bundles for a limited time to all Illinois State University students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
#RedbirdFamily getaway giveaway happening this summer
Redbirds flying somewhere fun this summer can be a part of the getaway giveaway too!
Higher education and social justice leader Dr. George Pruitt joins Redbird Buzz
Dr. George Pruitt ’68, M.S.’70, LH.D. ’94, one of the longest serving collegiate presidents in the United States shares how Illinois State University started his journey in higher education.
School of Communication alum Jessa Hendricker ’19 finds her own glass slipper directing Cinderella
There is indeed a graceful way to gallop like a horse. At least, that’s what Jessa Hendricker discovered in her role directing Cinderella with the Community Players Theatre in March 2023.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Scott Krapf, kinesiology and recreation alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Scott Krapf, a two-time alum of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. Krapf is currently a partner at Frost Brown Todd.
Senior hockey player scores unexpected friendship
As Grayson skated around Grossinger Motors Arena in Downtown Bloomington, Kate and Paul noticed him trying to keep up with a member of the hockey team—Redbird senior construction management major Wil Kelly. Grayson and Kelly ended up skating side-by-side until the arena closed for the evening.
Recap: CAST’s 2023 Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology recently hosted a successful week of events celebrating advancements in the field of science and technology, and the students and professionals who make those advancements possible.
COM Week 2023: Level up your network April 10-14
COM Week—a four-decade long tradition in the School of Communication—is just days away. And this year, all participants are guaranteed to level up their professional networks and skillsets.