Recent events in our country serve as clear evidence that we are not doing enough to end acts of anti-blackness and racial hatred in the United States.
A message from the Illinois State University Alumni Association Board of Directors

Recent events in our country serve as clear evidence that we are not doing enough to end acts of anti-blackness and racial hatred in the United States.
From the comfort of your own home, workplace, or favorite relaxation spot, get to know Dr. Larry Dietz, the 19th president of Illinois State University on June 18.
Illinois State alum and WDAF FOX4 reporter Zac Summers ’11 discusses the current news industry and his past working at Illinois State’s TV-10.
Illinois State freshman Jalen Love learned early on the value of going to college and pursuing a degree. His parents, Larry and Betty Love, were both first-generation college students who found a home at the University.
An ordinary day on campus turned out to be anything but for Phil Loveall ’63, M.S. ’65.
We applaud these Illinois State alumni featured in the April 2020 issue.
The Alumni Association provides lifelong learning and career development opportunities for Redbirds long after graduation.
Alumna Julie Annette Jones ’90 is the first African American and female to lead ISU’s governing board.
How Illinois State University alumni Betsy Jochum ’57 and Paul DeJong ’15 powered into the field of professional baseball.
Former faculty Susan Kern paved the way for ISU’s philanthropic efforts.