Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 12, and three on Saturday, May 13, in CEFCU Arena.
Unit: Commencement
Graduating Redbirds: From Tehran to Normal, international student earns master’s degree on the way to a Ph.D.
International student Sedigheh Fathollahzadeh Dizaji is among the participants at this year’s commencement ceremony who have traveled very far from home in pursuit of their academic dreams. Fathollahzadeh is from Tehran, the capital city of Iran.
Graduating Redbirds: With an eye toward social justice, sociology major earns degree while helping others find academic success
When Ki’Ambri Edwards graduates this spring, the people she loves the most will be looking on with pride.
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Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies
Illinois State University’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, in CEFCU Arena.
Graduating Redbirds: Acting major seizes onstage opportunities
Joshua Thomas will cross the CEFCU Arena stage to receive his undergraduate diploma from Illinois State University on Saturday, December 17.
Graduating Redbirds: MCN teacher earns DNP for her third nursing degree from the college
Marina Harris-Hardaway ’17, M.S.N. ’19, DNP ’22, isn’t one to shy away from daunting challenges.
Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2022
More than 1,200 Illinois State students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 17, in CEFCU Arena. Here’s a look at this winter’s graduates by the numbers.
Winter Commencement 2022, December 17
Illinois State University’s winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, in CEFCU Arena.