ISU’s Alumni Association annually recognizes individuals who personify the University’s tradition as an environment for excellence.
Nominations sought for alumni awards
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Alumni leaders selected as Homecoming Royalty
Their involvement, support, and love for the University make it fitting that Lynda Lane ’66 and Carl Kasten ’66 were crowned during the milestone year of ISU’s centennial Homecoming.
Word and deed: Diplomat and Distinguished Alum Donald McHenry shines on world stage
Illinois State University Distinguished Alum Donald McHenry ’57 never worked for the president who said “Speak softly but carry a big stick.”
Getting in the holiday spirit with BCA
Members of the Black Colleagues Association took a quick pause from the holiday hustle to reflect on what makes the holidays cozy and bright.
Black Colleagues Association officers elected
The newly-elected executive board will begin their duties this January and serve a two-year term.
Black Colleagues Association celebrates historic Homecoming year
BCA broke records with gifts raised for scholarships at this year’s Homecoming festivities.
Redbirds in love: Al and Murrieal Orendorff
BCA is talking to Redbird couples who discovered love on (or near) the Quad, starting with Al and Murrieal (Gordon) Orendorff.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Illinois State’s Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
Dedication to equity helps ISU alum land role at Nike
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
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.
