From the founding of the University’s first student organization 167 years ago to a memorable concert featuring a Redbird alum, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Topic: Alumni
Sociology and anthropology alumni spotlight: Bryan J. Yelk
Sociology alum Byan J. Yelk reflects on his academic journey at and beyond ISU.
Apply for Redbird legacy, Black Colleagues Association, and Latinx Alumni Network scholarships
Deadline to apply for the scholarships provided by the Alumni Association and its affinity groups is December 4, 2024.
Educators flock to the capitol for Redbird Advocacy Day
On May 1st, 2024, a number of Illinois State students visited the Capitol in Springfield to meet with legislators and discuss the needs of young educators across the state. SED student ambassadors Bella Chlada and Logan Hall were among those who attended and shared their experience during Advocacy Day.
Homecoming 2024 recap: Reliving the moments with your best photos and posts
Redbirds near and far flocked to campus to Relive the Moments for Illinois State University’s Homecoming.
The PodCAST: A conversation with J.R. Peterson, technology alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with J.R. Peterson, an alum from the Department of Technology.
Illinois State and DESTIHL Brewery partner for officially licensed beers
Illinois State University is partnering with DESTIHL Brewery to launch two new officially licensed beers, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager.
Tom Lamonica reflects on 44 years at Illinois State on Redbird Buzz
Longtime Illinois State University sports information director and School of Communication Professor Tom Lamonica, M.S. ’88, joins Redbird Buzz ahead of his induction into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame as the 2024 Campbell “Stretch” Miller Award recipient.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Leland Roling, IT alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Leland Roling, alum of the School of Information Technology.
CAST 2024 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to recognize some of its most successful alumni through the annual CAST Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.