The historic Ewing Manor will be open for public tours from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays June through October. The last tour will start at 5:15 p.m. with the exception of Labor Day.
Ewing Manor open for tours, June through October
Unit: Advancement
College of Education’s new student success center named for visionary donor’s gift
A $500,000 gift from Barbara Efaw ’59 and family was honored with action by the Board of Trustees on Friday, May 7. In recognition of the family’s generosity, the College of Education’s new student success center will be named the Barbara and Larry Efaw Center for Educator Excellence. The center is scheduled to open spring semester 2022 and will be housed in Degarmo Hall.
Dreams to reality: How an alum turned her business degree into art
Liz Flores ’12 has always had a creative heart and mind. Her passion for art has led her to become a successful young painter and muralist in Chicago—a dream come true.
Future Alumni Leader Award winners announced
This year’s Future Alumni Leader graduate student recipient is Aaliyah Gladney ’20 and the undergraduate recipient is Yarisheia Tiggs.
New alumni award to honor trailblazer Andrew Purnell Jr.
The Illinois State University Alumni Association is honored to announce the newly established Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Alumni Award as a part of the Alumni Award program.
Redbirds Remember: Commencement
We asked Redbirds to share some of their favorite memories and what they remember of their time at Illinois State University.
A CPS teacher reflects on Redbird lessons in a COVID environment
Read what life has been like for a young alum working as an educator during a pandemic.
Life’s work leads to hall of fame
As an undergraduate student at Illinois State University, Karyn Aguirre ’86 was already headed for fame.
Farewell notes for an inspiring Redbird
With the passing of Andrew Purnell Jr. ’57, Redbirds share the impact he made on them and the ISU campus.
