Miriam and Mayra Maldonado are identical twins with nearly identical backgrounds. The two attended the same schools, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and achieved the same levels of academic excellence. Now, they have transferred to Illinois State to study to become teachers.
As the technology around us advances, the demand for computer experts rises. Incoming Redbird Levi Schaut realized this from a young age, building upon his passion for technology for as long as he can remember.
Homecoming student royalty is a tradition celebrating the accomplishments of some of the top student leaders on campus. Last year’s Homecoming king, Isaac Hollis, was proud to use his royal platform as an opportunity to show his fellow Redbirds the importance of staying true to oneself. Student royalty recognizes the top student leaders on campus,
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting in June.
There are many ways to show Homecoming spirit and get involved on campus for Homecoming 2019: Come One. Come All.
In appreciation for their alma mater and to foster innovation on campus, Steve ’73 and Sharon Hagge ’73 have given a $1 million gift during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
Arielle De Lisle ’15 was a sophomore University Studies major focusing on sociology when she met Kyle Cadagin ’13 during a game of beer pong at an off-campus party.
We applaud these Illinois State alumni featured in the August 2019 issue.
Anyone with a sibling, parent, or grandparent who attended the University is part of a Redbird legacy family. Legacy families with current students attending Illinois State will be recognized at the annual Legacy Brunch during Family Weekend on Sunday, October 6. Register at Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/Legacy-Brunch.
Scholarship support made all the difference for Texas native Daija Nealy ’19. The theatre major came to ISU as a freshman after having been recruited by universities across the country.
