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, September 24.
Unit: Advancement
Milestone anniversaries celebrated at Homecoming
Graduates from the Class of 1973 will celebrate their 50th class reunion October 13-14 during the annual Half Century Club event held during Homecoming weekend.
Thanks to you: Passion for singing inspires WKCFA Transformation Project gift
Dr. Ed and Judy Hines’ passion for singing inspired their gift to the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Transformation Project.
Illinois State University raises more than $34 million during fiscal year 2023
Illinois State University raised more than $34 million in private support during the 2023 fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023.
Redbird alum helps fight food insecurity one fruit tree at a time
“He filled up his little sedan with 30 fruit trees and brought them home,” said Cassie Metz ‘17. This was the start of Ecofluent, the nonprofit that aims to plant fruit trees and educate communities about agriculture.
A recap of #RedbirdImpact Month 2023
Redbirds came together for the fifth #RedbirdImpact Month and served over 730 hours to make a difference in their communities.
Homecoming 2023: Faculty/staff, get ready to reign!
Registration is available for the Homecoming decorating contest and parade. Find Homecoming graphics
to share the 2023 theme of Celebrating Red.
Illinois State creates new assistance fund for survivors of sexual and interpersonal assault
Illinois State University has opened a new fund to financially support Redbird survivors to help reduce barriers to healing and success in and out of the classroom.
#RedbirdImpact: A Redbird saving lives, one donation at a time
Redbird Narry Kim makes her #RedbirdImpact donating blood. So much so that she is on a mission to give 10 gallons before 2028.
2022 Million Dollar Club inductees announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that fifteen new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.