With the bolstering of donor dollars, Illinois State University’s pledge to preserve the personalized and comprehensive educational experience Illinois State provides is firmly in place.
Our record fundraising year: Soaring to new heights
Unit: Advancement
Everything counts: Scholarship honors math-lover’s legacy
This year’s Pi Day had extra significance at Illinois State, not just because the year allowed the day to be celebrated to its fourth decimal place (3/14/15), but because it marked the awarding of the first two Lee Ann Murray Everything Counts Scholarships.
UMC takes home 7 awards in 2015 Pride of CASE V
Illinois State’s University Marketing and Communications team picked up seven honors in the 2015 Pride of CASE V competition for creative work done for partners across campus.
New Redbird blazers debut with crowdfunding push
Between now and November 15, a limited edition Illinois State Redbird-themed blazer is being offered through a one-time crowdfunding campaign. Select proceeds go to the Weisbecker Scholarship Fund.
Illinois State, COUNTRY Financial team up to promote financial literacy
Illinois State and COUNTRY Financial are discovering new ways to teach financial literacy to students in K-12 schools and when they arrive at college.
Video: Mennonite College of Nursing’s new SimBaby has 200+ parents
The $50,000 high-tech patient simulator helps Mennonite College of Nursing students learn how to care for a sick infant in a safe environment while supervised by their faculty mentors.
Latino Alumni Network connects alumni, students, and community
Illinois State University’s Latino Alumni Network (LAN) was established as a way to connect with a fast-growing segment of the University’s alumni population.
Affinity groups to #BackTheBirds
Several of Illinois State’s affinity alumni groups will be a part of Homecoming this year, providing a chance to reconnect with fellow Redbirds and networking opportunities.
#BackTheBirds with Homecoming 2015
Illinois State University will be celebrating Homecoming from October 19-25. Events range from a carnival and basketball exhibition to tailgating for the 2 p.m. Redbird Football kickoff Saturday, October 24, in Hancock Stadium.
Registration open for Homecoming 5K
The annual Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 24, in front of the Student Fitness Center.
