Neil Styczynski had considered funding a college scholarship someday. But meeting then 17-year-old Dr. Kate (Norcross) Newton ’10 made him think, “If not now, when?” Styczynski and his wife, Joan, decided to establish the Neil and Joan Styczynski Scholarship at Illinois State for transfer students who want to teach and demonstrate a financial need. Newton was the scholarship’s second recipient.
Topic: Alumni
Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarship
There was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.
Grehan ’20 captures sister Leah Marlene’s journey to American Idol finale
Long before American Idol top-three finalist and Normal native Leah Marlene captivated a nationwide audience, her older brother, Shea Grehan ’20, had a clear picture of Marlene’s incredible potential.
Alumni meeting set for June 11
Alumni are invited to the Alumni Association annual meeting to elect board members and vote to amend the Association’s constitution.
A journey shaped by ISU: Tom Sheridan’s success in the professional world of public relations
“To talk about the most boring person in the world” is how Tom Sheridan labeled the invitation for his Zoom interview on a profile about himself and his career in the public relations field.
Honoring a legacy: Andrew Purnell Jr. reception
Honor a legacy and celebrate the life of Andrew Purnell Jr. on June 24 in Chicago.
Illinois State podcast, Redbird Buzz, launches with first guest President Terri Goss Kinzy
Illinois State University officially launches the Redbird Buzz podcast with its first guest, President Terri Goss Kinzy.
A spring message from BCA President Daniel Pierson
President Daniel Pierson is calling all Redbirds to volunteer, give, and help uphold the BCA mission.
Next level leadership for Black Colleagues Association
Hear how BCA’s president and vice president own experiences led to their goals set for the network.
Alumni book club summer giveaway
A chance to win a copy of the next book and a scheduled talk-back with the author.