Tony Davenport has a unique perspective when he listens to the ongoing conversations asking for change in law enforcement practices. He is a proud young Black man who wants to see solutions to incidents of brutality that have rocked the nation. He also wants to help make those changes from the inside.
Unit: Admissions
Our newest Redbirds: Political science major seeks connections through experience
Illinois State University freshman Kerem Tasdan has an innate curiosity about the world around him, made perfectly clear from the wide range of activities he was involved with at Macomb High School. That list included math club, theatre, cross country and swimming, and volunteer work at the local museum, just to name a few.
Our newest Redbirds: A low SAT score didn’t define her
Three hours and four digits do not define her. That’s what LuAnn Bonilla wrote in a financial aid appeal when a low SAT score excluded her from the scholarships she needed to attend Illinois State.
Windows with views: Looking at campus from the inside-out
Many incoming freshmen and transfer students won’t get the opportunity to tour campus this summer prior to classes starting due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Preview has moved online, and campus tours are limited to outdoors only. We invite perspective students inside to get a glimpse into what it would be like to work, study, live, and have classes in some of the buildings on campus that offer stellar views of the Quad and athletics facilities.
Fall 2021 freshmen won’t be required to submit SAT, ACT scores
Freshmen applying for admission to Illinois State University’s summer or fall 2021 semester will not be required to submit an SAT or ACT score.
Taking flight: American Cancer Society volunteer earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
The American Cancer Society is just one of the many volunteer efforts that enabled Hannah Quaid to be selected this year as one of seven recipients of the McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship at Illinois State University.
Taking flight: Church camp counselor earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Meado Randolph’s dedication to service and leadership has earned her a McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship. She is one of seven incoming McLean County freshmen to receive the scholarship, which provides four years of free tuition in recognition of their leadership, community service, and commitment to our community.
Trust through truth: Alum tackles tough metro assignments by building relationships
Illinois State alum and WDAF FOX4 reporter Zac Summers ’11 discusses the current news industry and his past working at Illinois State’s TV-10.
Stay on track through the Office of Admissions
Illinois State’s Office of Admissions continues to be a resource for prospective students and their families through virtual visits of campus, flexible deadlines, and answering questions.
Taking flight: Assisting people and animals in need helped incoming freshman earn McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Despite incoming Illinois State freshman Ryan Hickenbottom’s longtime volunteer efforts in McLean County, it still came as a surprise to him that he was selected as one of seven incoming recipients of the McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship provides free tuition to students who have a history of leadership, service, and commitment to our community.