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Unit: Commencement

Where are they now? Graduating seniors featured in ‘Newest Redbirds’ series grateful for campus opportunities

Two students standing next to each other on the Quad wearing Illinois State shirts

Among those contemplating how quickly the years passed from arriving on campus for their first semester to leaving as a proud alumni are two students, Cameron Crone and Kerem Tasdan, whose stories were captured when they began their journey as Redbirds.

Graduating Redbirds: Medical laboratory science major creates legacy as student leader

Alexandra Martil standing in front of the Multicultural Center

Medical laboratory science major Alexandra Martil has been involved with several RSOs and Omega Phi Beta Sorority during their time on campus.

Graduating Redbirds: Interdisciplinary studies major aspires to make a career out of his love for animals

Avery Birnbaum wears a red t-shirt and stands in front of a fireplace with an Illinois State logo above and behind him on the wall.

Senior interdisciplinary studies major Avery Birnbaum knows exactly what he wants to do after graduating this May: become a zoologist.

Redbird Legacy: Being classmates brought mother and daughter closer together

two people dressed in graduation gowns and caps on the Quad

The experience of being classmates at Illinois State University only strengthened the bond between mother and daughter, Edna Milanga ’21, MBA ’23, and Benedicte Kazigwa ’23.

Graduating Redbirds: First-generation graduate student prepares for creative tech career

student in front of campus building

International student Prince Kessie came to Illinois State University with some trepidation about being so far from home and family. He also came with plenty of determination to pursue a graduate degree in Creative Technologies (CTK). Once here, the kindness of strangers-turned-friends has made all the difference.

Graduating Redbirds: First responder experience reaffirms student’s passion for nursing

Olivia Fedorko stands beneath a tree on the quad wearing a white dress with a stethoscope draped around her neck

Graduating Redbird Olivia Fedorko put training she received in the Mennonite College of Nursing to use long before her graduation when she delivered CPR to a person who had collapsed at a local gym.

Volunteers needed for 2024 spring commencement

Smiling graduate in cap and gown holding a diploma cover at a commencement ceremony.

Volunteers are needed to assist at the spring commencement ceremonies.

Winter commencement 2023 recap: Your best photos, posts

Interim President Aondover Tarhule addresses Illinois State's graduating Redbirds at winter commencement.

Check out this year’s roundup of some of the posts and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest graduating Redbirds.

Graduating Redbirds: Human development and family science major dedicates life to helping others

Kiara Mills stands in front of a bookshelf in the Multicultural Center

This Saturday, December 16, Kiara Mills will graduates with a bachelor’s in human development and family science. Next December, she’ll return to CEFCU Arena to receive a graduate degree through the program’s accelerated sequence.

Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2023

people in CEFCU Arena

More than 1,300 Illinois State students earned degreed during winter commencement Saturday, December 16, 2023, in CEFCU Arena.

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