Liz Flores ’12 has always had a creative heart and mind. Her passion for art has led her to become a successful young painter and muralist in Chicago—a dream come true.
Dreams to reality: How an alum turned her business degree into art
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Future Alumni Leader Award winners announced
This year’s Future Alumni Leader graduate student recipient is Aaliyah Gladney ’20 and the undergraduate recipient is Yarisheia Tiggs.
Cook with a Redbird Chef 2021: Summer edition
Learn how to make Greek orzo salad from the comfort of your home.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Illinois State’s Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
New alumni award to honor trailblazer Andrew Purnell Jr.
The Illinois State University Alumni Association is honored to announce the newly established Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Alumni Award as a part of the Alumni Award program.
Redbirds Remember: Commencement
We asked Redbirds to share some of their favorite memories and what they remember of their time at Illinois State University.
Decades after education major denied a degree, granddaughter fulfills promise
You can hear the quiet resolve when Loralean Jordan ‘91 talks about Illinois State University attempting to “right a wrong” to the grandmother she never knew.
A CPS teacher reflects on Redbird lessons in a COVID environment
Read what life has been like for a young alum working as an educator during a pandemic.
Life’s work leads to hall of fame
As an undergraduate student at Illinois State University, Karyn Aguirre ’86 was already headed for fame.
Farewell notes for an inspiring Redbird
With the passing of Andrew Purnell Jr. ’57, Redbirds share the impact he made on them and the ISU campus.
