Amid graduate narratives of triumph and perseverance, one individual’s journey shines brightly amid the challenges faced along the way. Meet Kelsey Barrett, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) graduate whose path to success embodies resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
Topic: Diversity
Navigating social justice and personal growth: Journey of a BSW graduate
As the spring of 2024 marks the culmination of academic endeavors for many students, Jo Bollant shares with us their journey as a BSW student, and now graduate. Bollant’s path to graduation was far from conventional, marked by detours and challenges that ultimately shaped their worldview.
Photo gallery: 2024 cultural recognition ceremonies honor Redbird graduates
The Multicultural Center hosted cultural graduation recognition events that honor the University’s Latino/a/x, LGBTQIA2S+, and Middle Eastern, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian graduates, their families, and communities.
Career paths for Women in Economics: Journey to St. Louis Fed’s Women in Economics Symposium
Undergraduate Women in Economics (UWE) attended the annual Women in Economics Symposium.
WGSS Triota members mark end of school year with final meeting
On April 26, members of Illinois State University’s Delta Phi chapter of the Iota Iota Iota (Triota) national honor society gathered in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Resource Center housed in Rachel Cooper for an informative end-of-the-year celebration.
Dr. Drink: Assistant Professor Erol Sozen pours passion for beverages into classes
Assistant Professor Erol Sozen inspires Department of Family and Consumer Sciences students, imparting his passion for food and beverage.
FirstWord: Spring 2024
I write to you today with a new title but the same mission to serve Illinois State University to the best of my abilities.
Former Redbird races to launch VR sports app
Redbird track and field alum Aneel Gillan won the Startup Showcase after developing a virtual reality sports app.
Yes man: Distinguished Alumni Award recipient’s decorated career the result of opportunities seized
Illinois State University celebrated the lives and careers of eight alumni at the annual Alumni Association Awards on April 19.
Redbird Legacy: Being classmates brought mother and daughter closer together
The experience of being classmates at Illinois State University only strengthened the bond between mother and daughter, Edna Milanga ’21, MBA ’23, and Benedicte Kazigwa ’23.