It has been almost six years since I decided to join the Peace Corps. I was attracted to the idea of exploring the world and integrating into a new culture and a different way of life. While living in Ethiopia, the Peace Corps enabled me to gain field experience with my public health degree and learn how to promote health in international settings.
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Breaking Barriers: How MCN’s RN to BSN program allowed one alum to reach higher
Michael Gnidovec ’13 journey through Mennonite’s RN to BSN program made him the person he is today.
Photos: What it’s like to major in journalism
Sasic immigrated to the United States as refugees in the last 1990s and, thanks to support from multiple private scholarships, she is having a wonderful experience at Illinois State University
A military friendly tradition
Illinois State University continues to receive national recognition for its service to student veterans.
More than 250,000 items added to Circus Collection
A dedicated circus fan has donated more than 250,000 items to Illinois State University’s Circus and Allied Arts Collection at Milner Library.
Healing soles: Alumna touches hearts hiking America’s trail
Not a single thing about the Appalachian Trail appealed to her. Jean (Lindner) Deeds ’64 had never hiked or camped.
Looking back on winter commencement 2017
Congratulations, graduates! We’re #RedbirdProud that you’ve become the newest members of our strong alumni network.
Movie magician goes from Normal to a galaxy far, far away
The original “Star Wars” in 1977 changed movies forever. It changed Lane Howard too.
Too committed to fail
He almost failed the third grade. By the seventh grade, his teacher had given up on him, predicting he’d be lucky to make it through middle school. But Richard Greenfield, born with lead poisoning, never gave up on himself. On Saturday, he’ll graduate with a bachelor’s degree in politics and government. And this time, a
Business students take honors at national sales challenge
College of Business students earned strong scores during the National Sales Challenge hosted by the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales.