The quality of education and training that MCN students receive prepares them for dealing with the unexpected—and many of our alumni have had to put that to the test.
Stories from the front lines: Crystal Bricker ’10
Topic: Redbirds Rising
What can 14,429 Redbirds make possible?
In Fiscal Year 2020, 14,429 members of our Redbird community contributed to expanding the margin of excellence throughout campus.
Stories from the front lines: Caitlin Sims ‘19
The quality of education and training that MCN students receive prepares them for dealing with the unexpected—and many of our alumni have had to put that to the test.
Recognizing College of Education donors
Individual donors have always been integral to the College of Education’s success, especially during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
Alum’s gift will establish Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences
A $2.5 million gift from the estate of Dr. Fred Gletten ’71 will establish the Dr. Fred Gletten Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences.
Alum credits career success to experiences at Mennonite College of Nursing
Mark Pelletier has committed to a $1.2 million estate gift and $100,000 cash commitment to establish the Mark Pelletier Fund for Faculty, which supports faculty development within the nursing college.
Visionary gift uplifts the democratic ideal
Lynda Irvin comments on her decision to commit a $500,000 planned gift to the Irvin Family Scholarship Fund in the College of Education’s Department of Educational Administration and Foundation.
Scholarship helped fund Glory Igharo’s dual master’s degrees
Glory Igharo ’19 has big dreams. Thanks to the generosity of others, she has the tools and the drive to reach them.
Scholarship helps creative technology major Max Jones pursue his passion
To say Max Jones is passionate about music would be an understatement. The senior creative technology major has been making a name for himself within Illinois State’s live music community since he came to campus in 2016.
Scholarship helped Faith Fosco graduate despite childhood challenges
Faith Fosco’s long-fought journey inspired her to become a special education teacher and a champion for her future students.
