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.
Alumni Association directors chosen
Unit: Alumni Engagement
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.
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.
PEOPLE Magazine‘s ‘Woman Changing the World,’ Candice Halbert ’01, joins Redbird Buzz
Candice Halbert ’01 joins Redbird Buzz to share her journey from ISU student to chemist and non-profit founder.
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.
