When Eddie Gordon ’12, ’17 isn’t on the job as a medical lab scientist for Carle Foundation Hospital’s blood bank in Urbana, he’s often either organizing a local blood drive, promoting the importance of blood donations, or donating blood himself. For Gordon, giving blood—a liquid essential to life—is personal.
Learn more about the goals of the Student Government Association from Patrick Walsh, student body president.
This virtual opportunity is a part of the Alumni Association’s board of directors’ initiative to let all Redbirds reflect on their time at ISU.
Join the Black Colleagues Association for an afternoon social highlighting Black alumni authors at Redbirds in Ink.
Jon Farney ’93 has served in leadership roles at State Farm for 30 years.
An avid gamer since youth, Grace Doyle ’21 played video games daily—but now she gets paid for it.
Author and educational consultant Dr. Mary Manz Simon ’69 joins Redbird Buzz to share her unique career path.
As the first Black woman to serve as the U.S. Department of Labor’s chief economist, alumna Janelle Jones found a national stage in her push for equity.
When Karen L. Erickson ’70, M.S. ’77, received a tuition-covered scholarship to Illinois State University during her senior year of high school, it came with the stipulation that she had to teach for at least three years following graduation. Although her first desire and passion were not teaching, she would soon find herself making a lifelong career and an innovative impact in the world of education.
Katrina Beck ’19, M.S. ’21, is back on campus at Illinois State as an assistant women’s basketball coach and is bringing a unique perspective to the program.
