We had a lot to celebrate in September. We announced the largest freshman class since 1986. We recognized the largest outright gift commitment in Illinois State history through the naming Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the Wonsook Kim School of Art. We cheered on Redbird football through big win after big win and
Unit: Advancement
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.
Church service, leadership honed with football team help student earn McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
For Luke Knecht, giving back to his community has always been a priority.
Running more than a race: Redbird ready to finish 42nd Chicago Marathon
Randy Burt ’73, M.S.’74, at 71-years-old, is ready to cross the finish line of his 42nd Chicago Marathon, making his marathon total 84.
Friends of the Arts Trivia Night ‘On TV,’ November 2
Save the date for this year’s Friends of the Arts (FOA) Trivia Night.
From pain and change comes fulfillment and success
Everyone strives for success, but Sami (Fitzjarrald)’00 and Garrett Anderson ’10 found theirs in an unlikely way.
Redbird Roundup: August 2019 in tweets, pics, and vids
August is always one of the more exciting months on campus as we welcome new and returning Redbirds to Illinois State University. This August was especially exciting as we welcomed our biggest freshman class since 1986! Check out some of the best tweets, videos, and posts from move-in, #RedbirdWelcome, #FestivalISU, the beginning of the football
Illinois State University names College of Fine Arts and School of Art in recognition of $12 million gift from alumna
Artist and alumna Wonsook Kim ’75, M.A. ’76, M.F.A. ’78, honorary doctorate of arts ’19, and her husband, Thomas Clement, have made a $12 million gift to Illinois State in support of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art.
Parade and football details for Homecoming 2019
Homecoming Saturday is filled with Redbird excitement, especially at the parade, tailgating, and football game.
Landmark announcement scheduled for September 12
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, the Illinois State University Board of Trustees and President Larry H. Dietz will announce the naming of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art in recognition of the generosity of alumna Wonsook Kim and her husband Thomas Clement.