Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing by reading our class notes for the spring 2021 alumni magazine issue.
Class Notes
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Where are they now? Drs. Jeanne and Charles Morris
It might have been difficult to locate Dr. Jeanne Morris and Dr. Charles Morris after they retired in 1995.
Homecoming 100: Royalty nominations sought
Plans are underway for Homecoming 2021: 100 Years happening October 11-17.
Digital option exists for magazine delivery
In an effort to be more fiscally and environmentally responsible, Illinois State is working to reduce the number of printed copies of the University’s magazine, State.
Alumni meeting set
Alumni are invited to the Alumni Association annual meeting at 9:30 a.m. on June 19.
Redbirds are encouraged to support local children through school supply drive
Past, present, and future Redbirds have the opportunity this summer to support local children through a school supply drive for the Back to School Alliance. The drive is a partnership among Alumni Engagement, the Center for Civic Engagement, and University College.
Dreams to reality: How an alum turned her business degree into art
Liz Flores ’12 has always had a creative heart and mind. Her passion for art has led her to become a successful young painter and muralist in Chicago—a dream come true.
Future Alumni Leader Award winners announced
This year’s Future Alumni Leader graduate student recipient is Aaliyah Gladney ’20 and the undergraduate recipient is Yarisheia Tiggs.
New alumni award to honor trailblazer Andrew Purnell Jr.
The Illinois State University Alumni Association is honored to announce the newly established Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Alumni Award as a part of the Alumni Award program.
Redbirds Remember: Commencement
We asked Redbirds to share some of their favorite memories and what they remember of their time at Illinois State University.
