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.
Watterson Towers’ Bird’s Eye View now open
Unit: Admissions
Recruiting Redbirds: Alumni experiences encourage enrollment
Wearing red on Fridays, encouraging campus visits and communicating what it means to be a Redbird are just a few ways alumni can impact the decision of prospective students.
Our Newest Redbirds: Chicago native finds power in education
Kharisma Thomas said she spent thousands of hours on Illinois State’s website. A bit of an exaggeration, but she’s that excited about starting her first year on campus.
Our Newest Redbirds: Chasing her passion all the way from Alaska
“Science is what I want to do and is my passion,” said Elise Webber from Homer, Alaska, who started her freshman year this fall at Illinois State University.
Our Newest Redbirds: Leaving your college town for college
Champaign native Beth Geistlinger broke with family tradition, packed up the family car, and headed northwest on Interstate 74 to become a Redbird. How in the world did that happen?
Our Newest Redbirds: Perfect choice after two perfect ACT scores
Getting a perfect 36 score on your ACT exam is really, really hard. Illinois State University incoming freshman Griffin Megeff did it twice.
Our Newest Redbirds: First-generation nursing student makes family proud
Not many students pack a stethoscope for their freshman year in college. But Enrique Rocha did. It was a special gift for the nursing major from his aunt in Mexico, who recently retired from nursing.
Passing grade: The secret behind ISU’s graduation rate
August is the month when colleges and universities across the country welcome incoming freshmen to campus.
ISU Admissions’ immersion visit to Chicago communities
In 2003, alongside its partners, Illinois State University was granted federally earmarked funds to develop the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP).
Gotta catch ’em all: Pokemon Go takes over Illinois State
With 62 Pokestops and seven gyms within a half-mile of the Quad, you’ll be sure to catch ’em all at Illinois State University.
