The thought of moving away—again—was a bit unnerving for Sandra Torres ’06.
Fulfilling a dream: Broadcast Hall of Famer, who didn’t speak English until her teenage years, is now a bilingual reporter in Chicago market
Unit: Communication
Trust through truth: Alum tackles tough metro assignments by building relationships
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.
Thanks to you: Michael Jones ’92
Michael Jones ’92 is a big believer in the power of an education.
School of Communication scholarships & awards recognize students’ excellence
As the 2019-2020 school year comes to an unusual end, the School of Communication continues to celebrate academic excellence among its students through awards and scholarships.
WGLT earns 3 Regional Murrow Awards for reporting, newscast
WGLT has earned three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its local reporting and newscasts and will advance to the prestigious National Murrow Award competition this summer.
Third student awarded prestigious Fulbright scholarship
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently awarded Illinois State University students and staff 2020 Fulbright Scholarships.
WGLT earns 8 awards from Associated Press
The Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association has honored WGLT for journalistic excellence with eight awards, including first-place honors for Outstanding News Operation and Best Digital Presence.
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.
Initiative awards celebrate early achievement, potential
Illinois State University celebrates research and creative activity each year with faculty awards selected by the University Research Council.
Donor Spotlight: Claire and Tom Lamonica
Tom and Claire Lamonica are alums who have been working and teaching on campus for more than 40 years. Despite their commitment to Illinois State, neither envisioned making a major gift to the University.
