Campus tour makes college access a reality

Chicago's East Garfield Park sixth, seventh, and eighth graders visit the Illinois State University campus in Bloomington-Normal.

For most Chicago Public School students, Columbus Day is a day of leisure spent with family or friends. For a group of middle school students from East Garfield Park, the holiday was an opportunity for so much more.

Greater McLean County College Fair, October 11

image of The Quad of Illinois State University

Students and parents can meet with representatives from nearly 100 colleges and universities at the Greater McLean County College Fair event from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, in the Bone Student Center.

6 reasons to be #HonorsProud this fall

Honors Leadership Team Group Photo

Honors freshman enrollment is up 52% this fall at Illinois State. Clearly, students want to be at ISU, and they want to be a part of the Honors Program.

10 things you should know about our newest Redbirds

image of students at Hancock Stadium

You may have already heard about Illinois State University’s record-breaking enrollment numbers for the third year in a row, but there’s more to know about this class of Redbirds and why they chose Illinois State.

Watterson Towers’ Bird’s Eye View now open

Future Redbirds can now experience Illinois State University from new heights. The new Bird’s Eye View space atop Watterson Towers is now open to visiting prospective students and their families.