When Kathy Rennick ’76 came to Illinois State University, she became hooked on research. Professor Emeritus Dr. Clarence Moore included Rennick in
a dairy research project, which helped launch her research career.
The Dr. Elizabeth A. Chapman Scholarship was established in 2021 to support an incoming freshman studying within a program of the College of Applied Science and Technology.
Professor Emerita Lois Jett began amassing a historic costume collection in 1962 for Illinois State University’s then-Department of Home Economics.
When actuarial science major Katie Johnson was recognized as a State Farm Scholar during her freshman year, she could hardly contain her excitement.
Steve ’83 and Lori (Walenga) Nalefski ’84 have established an endowed scholarship for declared geology majors.
“I love the ISU community. And as a future educator, I am honored to attend an institution with such a great reputation for education,” said Katie Klingbeil, a sophomore mathematics teacher education major.
The Dr. Judy Smithson Scholarship was established in 2000 to honor Smithson, director emerita of Illinois State’s Student Access and Accommodation Services. The scholarship encourages students with disabilities to pursue graduate school, enhance their career, and/or achieve a certification in their field.
Illinois State’s faculty place a high value on experiential learning programs that impact students’ personal and professional development outside the classroom.
Our favorite Redbird just revealed his pick for the best and the softest Redbird gift item this holiday season.
The Dr. Robert and Marilyn Sutherland Endowment for WGLT was established in 2011 to support the public radio station and its participating students.
