Amp up your Redbird spirit this holiday season with help from the 2019 Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you are a #FutureRedbird or current Redbird, this list is sure to bring you something special!
Unit: Admissions
Illinois State recognized for supporting first generation students
Illinois State University recognized by Strive for College’s I’m First Guide to College, a publication recognizing institutions that support first generation college students.
Campus tour guides serve on front line of student recruitment
Illinois State is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the student campus tour guide program.
Our top 5 favorite study spots on Illinois State’s campus
Illinois State’s campus offers many locations that are perfect for sitting back and studying. From the Quad to the Milner Library, there’s a spot for every Redbird to relax and refocus.
Create Your Legacy tagline unfurled
“Create Your Legacy” is the new tagline created by the Office of Admissions and University Marketing and Communications to capture the attention of prospective students throughout Illinois, across the nation, and around the world.
Dedicated volunteer earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
From a young age, Ama Blankson has had a passion for volunteering and community service. Since first moving to McLean County in 2008, she has exemplified what it means to be an active citizen.
Tristan Bixby uses family trauma as motivation, earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Motivated by her brother’s experience, an Illinois State freshman has worked to make a difference and help others have their voice heard.
Claire Meyer’s spirit leads her to McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Claire Meyer is excited to be a Redbird. And that spirit helped her co-found an organization that gave back to the local community.
Our newest Redbirds: Twins transfer to ISU together
Miriam and Mayra Maldonado are identical twins with nearly identical backgrounds. The two attended the same schools, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and achieved the same levels of academic excellence. Now, they have transferred to Illinois State to study to become teachers.
Meet the first-ever McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship winners
What does it mean to be a Redbird? It starts with Illinois State University’s core values, and a group of seven freshmen is being recognized for embracing those values before even arriving on campus.