Topic: Alumni

Redbird couple thankful for their college home

Pascavis and Troyer-Pascavis stand together in front of a reggie statue

Claire Troyer-Pascavis ’13, MBA ’15, reminisces fondly about how Illinois State University has shaped her life. As a child growing up in Normal, she often attended the annual Homecoming parade and rode her bike around campus.

College of Business announces 2022 Early Career Achievement Award recipients

Early Career Achievement Awards Plaque

Illinois State University’s College of Business (COB) hosted its Early Career Achievement Awards ceremony during Homecoming 2022. Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA) recognize younger graduates who have demonstrated innovative and responsible professional leadership, the potential for future distinction, and a commitment to serving others. One honoree is selected from each degree program.

Katy Winge ’15 talks about combining passions for hoops and broadcasting on Redbird Buzz

Katy Winge headshot on red background

NBA sportscaster Katy Winge ’15 reminisces about her days as a Redbird women’s basketball player and busy student-athlete in this episode of Redbird Buzz. Winge reflects on how double-majoring in marketing and broadcast journalism, being a Division I athlete, and participating in extracurriculars set her up for career success. Winge is currently a host, reporter,

Elton John rocked Horton Field House 50 years ago

Black and white photo of Elton John playing the piano

Wearing a green sequined suit, platform shoes, and rounded white-rimmed glasses, 25-year-old Elton John electrified Horton Field House’s capacity crowd with a two-and-a-half-hour spectacle of theatrical musicianship 50 years ago.

Department of Psychology Alumni Day Colloquium

DeGarmo Hall

The Department of Psychology presents Alumnus of the Year: Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Dr. Paula Williams, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at The University of Utah.