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Graduating Redbirds: Veteran and family man maintained perfect GPA at age 48

Nontraditional student. Definitions of that term vary, but most interpretations include factors like age, work and family commitments, among others. Illinois State University even offers orientation days tailored for those who fit the category. Maybe the real defining characteristic is that nontraditional students have multiple, interesting layers that add to campus life. That could be said of Walter Reeves, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice sciences at the age of 48.

Pranshoo Solanki and Haiyan Xie awarded Illinois Department of Transportation grant

Brendon Phillips, Russell Smallwood, Pranshoo Solanki, Harsh Chauhan, and Alex Roehm with core drill 2021

Dr. Pranshoo Solanki and Dr. Sally Xie, construction management professors were awarded a two-year, $250,000 grant for their study, “Influence of Field Curing Conditions on Strength of Concrete Test Specimens.” Concrete curing is defined as providing adequate temperature, moisture, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired strength and durability for its intended

Graduating Redbirds: Redbirds’ son finds path at ISU by lifting up peers

Isaac Faamoe on campus in his graduation regalia

Bloomington-Normal native and Redbird legacy Isaac Faamoe was glad he stayed in his hometown to study exercise science at Illinois State University.

ROTC program in the Department of Military Sciences digitizes commissioning composite photos

Illinois State’s ROTC program in the Department of Military Science been working on a project that not only preserves the program’s rich heritage and history, but keeps past members connected.

School of Information Technology faculty, students host Central Illinois High School Cybersecurity Defense Competition

The bust of Reggie Redbird framed by purple flowers and green leaves

Several faculty and student volunteers in the School of Information Technology (IT) collaborated with industry professionals to host this year’s high school cybersecurity defense competition, a collaborative event that benefits all participants involved.

Environmental health and sustainability students win nationwide research competition

Environmental health and sustainability students Gabriela Ornelas and Rowan Carroll have been selected as 2021 Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs (AEHAP) Student Research Competition winners.

University enhances spring commencement celebration with Redbird Stage Crossing

George Holloway Jr. of Bloomington, who finishes his MBA this spring, was among students to cross the stage on April 22.

In addition to online ceremonies that will be prerecorded by college, all 2021, as well as 2020 Illinois State University graduates, have the opportunity to participate in the Redbird Stage Crossing.

Where are they now? Catching up with our Class of 2016 ‘Newest Redbirds’

Catch up with our Class of 2016’s “Newest Redbirds.”

Illinois State Fashion Show presents: “All as One” virtual show

The Illinois State Fashion Show RSO in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is hosting a virtual civic engagement and fundraising event that helps raise awareness of diversity and inclusivity in fashion.

Recap: CAST’s 2021 Science and Technology Week

award ceremony inductees posing together

The College of Applied Science and Technology recently hosted a successful week of virtual and in-person events celebrating advancements in the field of science and technology, and students and professionals who make everything possible.