Efforts to welcome incoming students has been an ISU tradition for decades. What’s changed is the type of activities that get students connected before classes begin in the fall.
Then and now: Welcome Week
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Thanks to you: Alumni support first-generation students through Dunaway Family Dean’s Scholarship
Mark Dunaway and Jon Farney are alumni so grateful for the support they received at Illinois State that each has created dean’s scholarships to assist students.
Where are they now? Pete Guither
This edition of “Where are they now?” features retired Assistant Dean of Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Pete Guither.
Three chosen as directors for Alumni Association
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting held in June.
Half Century Club reunion plans set
Graduates from the Class of 1972 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on October 14 and 15 during the annual Half Century Club event held Homecoming weekend.
Radio star Sam Alex ’07 joins Redbird Buzz
Sam Alex ’07, nationally-syndicated country radio personality, host of The Sam Alex Show, and founder of Camp Broadcast, joins Redbird Buzz.
Comedy band Lewberger to perform at Braden Auditorium
Three-man comedy band Lewberger is coming to Illinois State on September 9.
Lights, camera, action: A Redbird behind the lens
Brian Connor ’93 never imagined he would go from working behind the scenes at Illinois State’s TV-10 to standing on the 2022 Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Illinois State achieves third highest private support total with $31.2 million raised
Illinois State University reached its third highest private support total during the fiscal year that ended June 30, with $31.2 million raised.
Entrepreneur Abe Lopez-Bowen ’12 joins Redbird Buzz
Entrepreneur Abe Lopez-Bowen ’12 joins Redbird Buzz to discuss his experiences as a student at Illinois State and his career path after graduation.
