Joseph Berg is not a traditional college student, but that did not discourage him from making the most of his experience at Illinois State. After a few years of feeling unfulfilled in the workforce, he decided to commit to his education by joining the Redbird family. He was eager to polish his professional skills and set himself up for a career he could be passionate about.
Unit: Commencement
In their words: Mahogany West reflects on student teaching during the pandemic
Mahogany West started her first day of teaching in an empty classroom.
In their words: Gerard Matthew Cunanan faces unexpected ending to his time at Illinois State
December graduate Gerard Matthew Cunanan reflects on his time at Illinois State University.
In their words: Hillary Campos reflects on graduating during the pandemic
This is the first story in a series in which students set to graduate in December reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Illinois State’s Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
Setback to comeback: Message of perseverance defines Class of 2020
It would have been poetic for Tristen Sharp to go from not knowing if she’d ever be able to put one foot in front of the other again to walking across the stage at Redbird Arena.
In their words: Antoin’ Rutledge reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic
As a final year MBA student here at Illinois State, this last semester has been one full of surprises and changes.
In their words: Mark Murdoch reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic
This is the third story in a four-part series in which students set to graduate in May reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Mark Murdoch is earning a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science. He has accepted a job at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources in Bloomington.
Commencement ceremonies going online for spring 2020
Students who will graduate in the spring and summer of 2020 will have two opportunities to celebrate.
In their words: Maggie McReynolds reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, was a difficult day for all Redbirds. Particularly, the graduating seniors. March 17 is the day that the University announced that classes would officially move from face-to-face instruction to online.