February Redbirds on the Rise

Your support enables our Redbirds to soar. This month, meet three students and one alum who are taking the world by storm.

Bird Bash set for April 25

People in Redbird gear sitting around a table

Every year, passionate Redbird fans gather at the Bird Bash to raise funds for the women’s athletics scholarships at Illinois State. The annual event is open to the public and will be held this year on Thursday, April 25, inside Redbird Arena.

Chester and Judy Pulaski give the gift of time, leave a lasting legacy

Chester “Bud” Pulaski, ’69, M.A. ’73, Ed.D. ’86 and wife Judy Pulaski, ’69 have a soft spot for Illinois State University. It was, after all, the site of their blind date over 48 years ago—Bud’s last blind date and Judy’s first and only. The couple has chosen to honor the place that gave them their start with the establishment of the Pulaski Transfer Student Scholarship in Education.

January Redbirds on the rise

Student Caleb Bent

For these Redbirds, the future is bright! Read on to learn how these four students have benefitted from donor supported scholarships.