Twenty-five years ago, around 46 million television viewers were treated to a melodic feast served up by Illinois State University’s Big Red Marching Machine during the 72nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The upcoming event for the fall 2023 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
Dr. R. David Edmunds, M.A. ’66, LL.D. ’02, joins Redbird Buzz to discuss his newest book, Voices in the Drum: Narratives from the Native American Past and his work as a Native American scholar and advocate.
For the last 12 years, Susan J. Megy, M.A. ’03, has worked in/out of conflict zones and developing countries. Her experience and expertise are now used to help education policies with the Biden admininstration.
A 2019 graduate of Illinois State University’s sustainable and renewable energy program, Sara Keene ’19 is a launch service advisor with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian.
Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf.
Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Kate Wajda ’13 found an inclusive community in the Illinois Gay Rodeo Association.
Illinois State’s Office of Admissions owes a debt of gratitude to John ’89 and Janice (Metz) Engelman ’89. They’ve been sending kids to Illinois State for years—and not just their own.
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the fall 2023 alumni magazine issue.
