Padmasree Soundarraj completed her BSN through the Mennonite College of Nursing’s (MCN) Accelerated program in 2013. Read about her journey to MCN and beyond, starting all the way in India.
Topic: Alumni
An interview with a MCN Alum
Illinois State launches jewelry line commemorating the historic Old Main Bell
Illinois State University and official licensed jeweler Kyle Cavan have partnered to release a one-of-a-kind piece commemorating the historic Old Main Bell that still stands on the Quad.
ISU alum discusses career path with students
Deputy City Manager of Decatur and ISU alumnus Jon Kindseth ’08 spoke with students in the Political Science Professional Development (POL 296) class.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Illinois State’s Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
Redbird Graduation Gift Guide 2022
During the first weekend of May, more than 4,000 Illinois State University students will receive a baccalaureate or graduate degree and will transition from student to alumni.
PRESS 254, Spoonfuls to host virtual launch for four books, April 26
Join PRESS 254 and the Publications Unit for a virtual chapbook launch and reading event at 7 p.m. CST April 26 to support your local teaching press and to celebrate the creative work of our authors and the professional work of publishing studies majors for producing the books.
College’s unique status gained with gift
A visionary goal set decades ago within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the School of Music has been achieved with ISU now designated an All-Steinway School. Criteria was met with the purchase of three Steinway concert grand pianos and 11 Steinway uprights.
Pause for applause: Spring 2022
Please join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Donors’ pledge advances indoor practice facility
An indoor practice facility for all Redbird teams was approved by the Board of Trustees in December. A month later, a $3 million gift commitment that allows construction of the $11.5 million project to go forward was received.
Alum’s generosity blooms into campus legacy
When Redbird Gale (Marr) Myers ’77 returned from a trip to Japan to find that her husband had purchased 10 Japanese maple trees, she had no idea that number would increase to 4,000.