How Illinois State University alumni Betsy Jochum ’57 and Paul DeJong ’15 powered into the field of professional baseball.
Beyond the box score: How two grads powered into professional baseball
Topic: Alumni
Remembering Steve Adams
The Division of Student Affairs, along with the entire Illinois State University community, is mourning the loss of Steve Adams, who will be remembered as an impactful leader, trusted mentor, caring friend, and exceptional Redbird.
Virtual coffee with Redbird volleyball coach Leah Johnson
Join coach Leah Johnson with your morning coffee as she covers the championship culture. Limited spaces available.
Alum’s volunteering experience leads to better mental health
When Arlene Waclawek’s ’10 mental health was at an all-time low, she embraced one of Illinois State’s core values and turned to civic engagement to find her purpose again.
Peace Corps and master’s lead to fulfilling career
Peace Corps and a master’s degree can each launch a career: Brian Kiger ’05 combined them and has since pursued a calling in international development that allows him to touch the lives of many. It all started at Illinois State.
Redbird Esports offers unique intramural league opportunity
Redbird Esports provides a unique opportunity for recreational players to maintain social connections with each other through their intramural league during this challenging time.
Two years after graduating, Health Sciences alumna protects her community from coronavirus
Less than two years after graduating, an Illinois State Health Sciences alumna has found herself on the frontlines of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Redbird Roundup Commencement Edition: Celebrating the Class of 2020
The unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic didn’t stop the Illinois State community from celebrating the Class of 2020!
FCS professor aims for student success through unprecedented times
At the beginning of the spring semester, Dr. Chang Su-Russell completed a Design, Align, Refine, and Teach Online (DART) training conducted by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) at Illinois State University. This training was useful as she transformed her traditional classes into an online format after President Dietz’s announcement.
Therapeutic recreation students make an impact
Moving classes online for the spring semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation meant that many professors had to act quickly and be creative. Rachel Smith, instructional assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, rose to the challenge.
