This year’s Future Alumni Leader graduate student recipient is Aaliyah Gladney ’20 and the undergraduate recipient is Yarisheia Tiggs.
Future Alumni Leader Award winners announced
Topic: Alumni
Graduating Redbird reflects on career journey
Taylor Denby ’21 shares how making the most of every opportunity led to her career success.
New alumni award to honor trailblazer Andrew Purnell Jr.
The Illinois State University Alumni Association is honored to announce the newly established Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Alumni Award as a part of the Alumni Award program.
Redbirds Remember: Commencement
We asked Redbirds to share some of their favorite memories and what they remember of their time at Illinois State University.
Decades after education major denied a degree, granddaughter fulfills promise
You can hear the quiet resolve when Loralean Jordan ‘91 talks about Illinois State University attempting to “right a wrong” to the grandmother she never knew.
A CPS teacher reflects on Redbird lessons in a COVID environment
Read what life has been like for a young alum working as an educator during a pandemic.
Life’s work leads to hall of fame
As an undergraduate student at Illinois State University, Karyn Aguirre ’86 was already headed for fame.
Farewell notes for an inspiring Redbird
With the passing of Andrew Purnell Jr. ’57, Redbirds share the impact he made on them and the ISU campus.
PRESS 254 event launches five books, April 27
Join PRESS 254 at the Publications Unit for a virtual chapbook launch and reading event at 7 p.m. CST April 27 to celebrate the work of current students and alumni authors and the work of English and publishing studies majors for producing the books.
Publications Unit Alumni Showcase featuring Ameliah Tawlks
Ameliah Tawlks ’15 is an alumna of the Department of English’s publishing studies program who completed multiple professional experiences, including the production assistant internship for the Publications Unit. Tawlks has now built a career in project management bridging her interests in business and technical communication.
