Bloomberg Politics videographer Griffin Hammond ’07, M.S. ’09, has seen it all.
Trailblazer: Young alum covers campaign for Bloomberg Politics
Topic: Freshman
Passing grade: The secret behind ISU’s graduation rate
August is the month when colleges and universities across the country welcome incoming freshmen to campus.
Alumna first from ISU to earn PR certification
Alum Grace O’Brien ’16 is the first from Illinois State to earn a Certificate in Principles of Public Relations through the Universal Accreditation Board with the Public Relations Society of America.
Redbird runner Aisha Praught makes Olympic debut
Illinois State alum Aisha Praught, who is a dual citizen because of her Jamaican roots, will make her Olympic debut at the Summer Games in Rio with Team Jamaica.
Criminal Justice Sciences students study abroad in Dubrovnik, Croatia
A study abroad experience has the potential to be life-changing, and criminal justice sciences student Tony Crudup would agree with that statement.
ISU students get inside look at national political conventions
A group of Illinois State students has been receiving a lesson in civic engagement and an inside look at history these past two weeks.
Mission to Mars launches students’ imaginations, future teachers’ careers
Illinois State and the Golden Apple Foundation partnered to deliver a Mars-themed camp to 100 local kids ages 8-14. It was taught by 22 aspiring educators, including six Redbirds, at Metcalf School.
Gotta catch ’em all: Pokemon Go takes over Illinois State
With 62 Pokestops and seven gyms within a half-mile of the Quad, you’ll be sure to catch ’em all at Illinois State University.
ISU history alum Samuel Wheeler named state historian
Illinois State University history alum Samuel Wheeler ’00, an expert on the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, was named Illinois state historian by the trustees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
MIO offers aspiring opera coach world-class training
Not many high school students know they want to be an opera coach. Lauren Koszyk did, and she found out she could become one at Illinois State.
