Dedication to equity helps ISU alum land role at Nike

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Dr. Robert Shorty has drawn inspiration from all of his experiences to become a leader at one of the world’s largest corporations. He is a director of Nike Inc.’s Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team.

Homecoming 2021 recap: Your best photos, tweets, posts

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If there’s one annual event our Redbirds get pumped for, it’s Homecoming. Illinois State University celebrated its 100 Years of Homecoming with its staple events, from Reggie Day at the Zoo, Homecoming Kickoff, Redbird Rumble, Hoopfest, Hybrid Town and Gown 5K run and walk to the football game against North Dakota State and the ribbon cutting to the Multicultural Center, our Birds came together to show what Redbird Pride is about.

Homecoming 2021: 100 Years, October 11-17

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Homecoming 2021: 100 Years will be from October 11-17, culminating in the Homecoming football game against North Dakota State at 2 p.m. at Hancock Stadium. Tickets are available at GoRedbirds.com.

A Redbird voice behind the brand

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Before becoming the voice for iconic brands such as Wendy’s, Miller Lite, McDonald’s and more, Dandrell Lance Scott ’08 was just a kid with big dreams.