Illinois State senior Emma Byall’s recent excitement over landing a summer internship in Sydney was quickly met with some sticker shock: Airfare to Australia is really, really expensive.
Helping Redbirds fly around the world
Topic: Giving
Doubly blessed as donor became valued mentor
Blake Slutz ’15 had finished an associate’s degree at Illinois Valley Community College and was ready to complete his undergraduate studies in special education.
Making ‘Doc’ proud
Jaylon Joyner is a man with a plan. And that plan is all about preparing for the unknown.
Endowment plants a seed for continued learning
Margaret Balbach continues to leave her mark on Illinois State’s horticulture program.
Campus and donor support keeps student’s dream alive
After years of unexplained aches and pains, Sarah Hogan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia—a common and complex chronic pain disorder that makes even mundane tasks excruciating.
Alumnus advances training for future teachers
An official Illinois State University resolution dated October 23, 2015, reflects the legacy of one very special graduate.
Keeping pace with a shifting paradigm
Libraries are changing, not dying.
Fund drive underway
A “One for One” membership drive to boost the Weisbecker Scholarship Fund continues through 2016.
Investing in the work of undergraduate faculty
This year’s recipient of Illinois State’s top award for undergraduate teaching wasn’t honored only for his work in the classroom.
Shakespeare scholarship helps ISU student work toward dream
Junior acting major Thomas Russell transferred to Illinois State after one year at an acting conservancy in New York.
