Illinois State University received a $3 million gift commitment from State Farm® on December 19, 2024. Funds will support the recruitment and retention of faculty and students in the University’s new interdisciplinary data science bachelor’s degree program, which welcomes its first class in fall 2025.
Topic: Giving
UHS awards fall 2024 RA Scholarship to Kathleen Lyons
With the fall semester wrapping up, University Housing Services (UHS) is pleased to announce this term’s recipients of the Resident Assistant (RA) Scholarship.
UHS awards fall 2024 RA Scholarship to Natalie Herbert
With the fall semester wrapping up, University Housing Services (UHS) is pleased to announce this term’s recipients of the Resident Assistant (RA) Scholarship.
FirstWord: Winter 2025
A message from Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule
Redbird Legacy: Kidney donation strengthens brotherly bond
The brotherly bond between Justin ’07 and Jason Stanford ’04 was strengthened when Jason donated a kidney to Justin.
Class notes: Winter 2025
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the winter 2025 alumni magazine issue.
Alum teams with college basketball legend Dick Vitale and his ‘young heroes’ to take on pediatric cancer with new book
Scott Gleeson ’11 and basketball icon Dick Vitale co-authored a book about cancer survivors. All proceeds benefit cancer research.
Thanks to you: Illinois State’s impact inspires Thomas Wicke Presidential Scholarship
Thomas Wicke ’71 established the Thomas Wicke Presidential Scholarship in 2020.
University News briefs: Implementation of new strategic plan begins
Illinois State University’s new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, aims to build on past successes while seizing new opportunities.
Reggie has chosen his top picks for your 2024 holiday shopping
For the fourth year of Reggie’s Holiday Pick, Reggie has selected three fun, recreational items for all Redbirds to enjoy—a Reggie Pickleball set, Hammock, and sand towel are all available for $50 each.