Illinois State University Director of Financial Aid Bridget Curl answers questions about this year’s FAFSA delays and how the University is pivoting to accommodate prospective students.
Unit: Admissions
Series assists Redbirds applying to graduate school
Are you applying to graduate school or considering it as part of your career plan? Get support as you prepare for the next step in your academic and career journey.
Winter commencement 2023 recap: Your best photos, posts
Check out this year’s roundup of some of the posts and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest graduating Redbirds.
Graduating Redbirds: Former football player maps out future in parks administration
Zach Mueller ’21 arrived on campus as a freshman football player from Wisconsin who barely knew a soul. Aside from the recruiting process, he didn’t know much about Illinois State University.
Graduating Redbirds: Given a second chance, Paige Malloy delivered
Two years after being academically dismissed from Illinois State University, Graduating Redbird Paige Malloy will earn a bachelor’s degree.
Lynd, Pancrazio, and Toro-Morn receive Living Our Values Award, October 2023
Dr. Juliet Lynd, Dr. James Pancrazio, and Dr. Maura Toro-Morn were selected for the Illinois State University Living Our Values Award for October 2023 for embodying the core value of Collaboration.
Graduating Redbirds: First-gen student to help future Redbirds as a bilingual admissions counselor
When Gabriela Lozano stepped onto campus as an undeclared major, she was eager to explore an array of opportunities. This December, she’ll earn a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and will remain on campus to help future Redbirds.
Where are they now?: Jay and Doris Groves
Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf.
Redbird Legacy: Engelmans serve as unofficial Redbird recruiters
Illinois State’s Office of Admissions owes a debt of gratitude to John ’89 and Janice (Metz) Engelman ’89. They’ve been sending kids to Illinois State for years—and not just their own.
College of Engineering update, October 24, 2023
Illinois State’s College of Engineering is on track to welcome its first students in the fall of 2025, with curricular and facility designs, as well as hiring and national searches for key administrative roles, all underway.