The lessons Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86 learned as a political science major helped to mold her into a powerful educator who would go on to win the prestigious 2022 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Redbird alumna’s memories are ‘golden’
Unit: Advancement
Celebrate red (and white) with Homecoming 2022 Spirit Tote
Get your clear bag, your Redbird gear, and support Redbird students with this unique Homecoming opportunity.
State editor Susan Blystone ready to write next chapter
Susan Marquardt Blystone ’84, M.S. ’03, could not have predicted that her decision in middle school to be a journalist would result in a 27-year editorial career at Illinois State University. For the past quarter century, she served as editor of State, ISU’s alumni magazine.
Thanks to you: Alumni support first-generation students through Dunaway Family Dean’s Scholarship
Mark Dunaway and Jon Farney are alumni so grateful for the support they received at Illinois State that each has created dean’s scholarships to assist students.
Practice facility pledge honors administrator
An anonymous pair of donors made a $1.5 million gift commitment to the Indoor Practice Facility and to honor the legacy of former Deputy Director of Athletics Aaron Leetch.
Comedy band Lewberger to perform at Braden Auditorium
Three-man comedy band Lewberger is coming to Illinois State on September 9.
Lights, camera, action: A Redbird behind the lens
Brian Connor ’93 never imagined he would go from working behind the scenes at Illinois State’s TV-10 to standing on the 2022 Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Illinois State achieves third highest private support total with $31.2 million raised
Illinois State University reached its third highest private support total during the fiscal year that ended June 30, with $31.2 million raised.
UMC wins 3 golds at 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence competition
Illinois State University Marketing and Communications (UMC) earned four awards, including three golds, in the 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence competition for creative work produced for University clients.
A recap of #RedbirdImpact Month 2022
Redbirds recorded over 350 hours, hosted multiple service projects, and made gifts to support scholarships during the month of June for #RedbirdImpact Month.
