Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Pause for Applause: Summer 2023
Unit: Alumni Engagement
From Protest to President documents alum’s journey
Dr. George Pruitt ’68, M.S. ’70, LHD ’94, has authored a book highlighting his half century working in higher education.
Class notes: Summer 2023
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the summer 2023 alumni magazine issue.
In memory: Summer 2023
In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
Alumni Association directors chosen
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting in June. Four alumni were elected to three-year terms on the board of directors.
Legacy families recognized at Legacy Brunch
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.
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.
Educator and consultant Dr. joyce gillie gossom ’78 joins Redbird Buzz
Special education alum and College of Education 2022 Hall of Fame inductee Dr. joyce gillie gossom ’78 joins Redbird Buzz to share how her experience at Illinois State University paved the way for a dynamic career, which has included experiences as a teacher, elected official, consultant, leadership coach, higher education administrator, and author.
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.
Redbird Buzz talks ice cream, tacos, wings, and Las Vegas with marketing executive Erin Levzow ’06
Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance alum Erin Levzow ’06 has created a unique path in her career–a path that’s led her to her current role at the Museum of Ice Cream.
