Gary Cole talks about the importance of innovation at ISU

Actor Gary Cole

Actor and ISU alum Gary Cole tells us about the importance of innovation in the classroom and beyond. Here are some stories from Redbirds who are currently benefiting from innovations Illinois State has made in the past and are looking to continue in the future. College of Education: Delaney Brummel “The College of Education is

Redbirds show appreciation at Thank-A-Donor Days

Reggie Redbird #StateYourAppreciation

Grateful Redbirds wrote letters to those who have supported their ISU journey at the second annual Thank-A-Donor Days. Students were assisted by volunteer staff at the Bowling and Billiards Center in the writing and editing process. Upon completing their letter, they had a chance to get their photo taken so that it can be sent

Sean Hayes does his part to support Redbirds

Emmy award winning actor Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes has had a remarkable career in Hollywood as an actor, producer, and comedian. He is most famous for playing Jack McFarland on NBC’s Will & Grace, a role that led to him winning an Emmy award in 2000. In 2013, Hayes was granted an honorary doctorate degree by Illinois State University in recognition of his creative and cultural achievements.

Jane Lynch ’82 reveals the inspiration for Glee’s Coach Sue Sylvester

Jane Lynch and her character Sue Sylvester

Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress Jane Lynch ’82 is most famous for her role as Sue Sylvester on Fox’s Glee and currently hosts the NBC game show Hollywood Game Night. In 2017, the School of Theatre Arts alumna was granted an honorary doctorate degree by Illinois State University in recognition of her artistic achievements.

Foundation Fellowship awarded to psychology student

A photo of Alison Lehman

Alison Lehman, a first-year graduate student in the clinical-counseling psychology program, is a 2017 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she completed a B.S. in psychology and a minor in Spanish.