As Agnes Kowalski began her senior year, she knew well the importance of working hard.
Business student soars with family’s helping hand
Unit: Advancement
Jennifer Ward announces retirement as MCN Development director
Jennifer Ward, director of Development for Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN), will retire at the end of November after nearly 14 years of service at Illinois State and 24 years in higher education.
Scholarship a source of encouragement
When Ron Ulmer ’70, M.S. ’75, established his namesake scholarship a few years ago, he wasn’t looking to help the typical scholarship recipient.
Scholarships key in recruiting stellar students
The mailbox at Rachel Angles’ home was pretty full.
Private support keeps student in class, on field
Kyle Avaloy knew he wanted to go to college, but he also knew that affording it would be a challenge.
Helping Redbirds fly around the world
Illinois State senior Emma Byall’s recent excitement over landing a summer internship in Sydney was quickly met with some sticker shock: Airfare to Australia is really, really expensive.
Doubly blessed as donor became valued mentor
Blake Slutz ’15 had finished an associate’s degree at Illinois Valley Community College and was ready to complete his undergraduate studies in special education.
Making ‘Doc’ proud
Jaylon Joyner is a man with a plan. And that plan is all about preparing for the unknown.
Endowment plants a seed for continued learning
Margaret Balbach continues to leave her mark on Illinois State’s horticulture program.
Campus and donor support keeps student’s dream alive
After years of unexplained aches and pains, Sarah Hogan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia—a common and complex chronic pain disorder that makes even mundane tasks excruciating.
