Jessica Lucas-Nihei, a fifth-year student in the doctoral program in school psychology, is a 2018 recipient of the Ora Bretall Graduate Scholarship.
Ora Bretall Fellowship awarded to Psychology student
Topic: Giving
Trick or treat to help impact your community
All Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University students are invited to join the Trick or Treat for Change to help raise funds for the 25th Collegiate House through the ISU/IWU Chapters of Habitat for Humanity.
A Tasty Tour honors 1857 Society donors
On Friday, October 5, 2018, new inductees to the prestigious 1857 Society, as well as members moving up in level within the society, enjoyed the Tasty Tour, a traveling dinner with courses held at four locations across campus.
Agriculture students meet their scholarship donor Luke Bryan
The son of a peanut farmer from Georgia, Bryan is celebrating 10 years of performing Farm Tours at farm-based venues throughout the South and Midwest.
Country singer Luke Bryan creates scholarship for Illinois State University
Country singer Luke Bryan honored his roots by establishing the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship at Illinois State University, which provides support for students majoring in agriculture.
Redbirds Rising Chicago campaign event
Almost one year to the day since the public launch of Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State, alumni, donors, and friends gathered on a ship in Chicago to celebrate Illinois State and demonstrate the impact that philanthropy is having on students through Scholarship, Leadership, and Innovation. Each of the ship’s decks reflected one of
Dean Emeritus Simpson returns to present scholarship
Dean Emeritus Greg Simpson returned to Illinois State University this week to present the Greg and Mary Margaret Simpson Endowed Scholarship to Shelby Johnson. Simpson retired this past summer after seven years as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Redbirds show appreciation to those who support them during Thank-A-Donor Days
On September 12 and 13, appreciative Redbirds composed personal messages to those who have supported their Illinois State journey at the third annual Thank-A-Donor Days.
Stevenson Center Fellows connect with community development experts
In July, three Stevenson Center Fellows attended the annual Community Development Society conference in Detroit. The conference brings together academics and practitioners for three days of sessions, discussions, and workshops that integrate research and application.
Lights, camera, risers—Friends of the Arts grant helps bring audience center stage
Out of all the places on Illinois State’s campus to spend the last few weeks as a student, John Tovar ’99, M.F.A ’18, chose a small, dingy diner.
