Catch up with our Class of 2016’s “Newest Redbirds.”
Where are they now? Catching up with our Class of 2016 ‘Newest Redbirds’
Topic: Alumni
Power of perseverance: Former ISU men’s basketball player finished degree after two decades away
Kenneth Pierson, who played on ISU’s last March Madness team, is also an accomplished artist and art teacher
#BirdsGiveBack provides COM with great alumni support
At Illinois State University and many other public universities, alumni donations and support are vital and valuable contributors for campus success.
A year into the pandemic, a look at the School of Communication
In March 2020 Illinois State and the rest of the world came to a standstill. The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) had begun its course throughout the United States, and life was beginning to look very different.
Dr. Thomas Lane receives the Outstanding Service to the Student Affairs Profession award
Dr. Thomas Lane ’91, M.S. ‘95 was presented with the Outstanding Service to the Student Affairs Profession Award at the virtual Illinois State University Alumni and Friends Reception held during the NASPA Annual Conference.
Creating and maintaining relationships with CSD alumni via Zoom
Zoom provided a unique opportunity for our department to connect with alumni in other parts of the country.
Homecoming Spotlight: Kelby Cumpston ’13, sociology and economics
Sociology alum runs for Bloomington City Council Kelby Cumpston, a sociology alum from 2013 and resident of Bloomington’s west side, recently ran as a Bloomington City Council candidate representing Ward 7 against Mollie Ward. The driving support behind his campaign and three other joint candidates was the newly formulated and progressive People’s First Coalition. A
ISU alum and YouTube star Keith Habersberger delivers COM Week keynote
A small earthquake served as Los Angeles resident Keith Habersberger’s alarm clock on the morning of his keynote speech for the School of Communication’s COM Week 2021.
Alum Yohannes Yamassee, who launched animation studio, named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list
Yohannes Yamassee ’16 always dreamed of working with Walt Disney Co.
Students with career interest and passion for common good connect with alumni
Students explore how alumni are making an impact in their communities, learn about their careers, and identify career paths.
