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A wintery sendoff: Best photos, videos that highlight the Class of 2025

A group of students pose together in the snow.

Snow was falling outside, but inside CEFCU Arena, the focus was on celebration as Illinois State University honored its newest graduates during winter commencement Saturday, December 13.

Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2025

Students wearing caps and gowns walk together during commencement.

More than 1,300 Illinois State University students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, in CEFCU Arena.

Graduating Redbirds: Full-time mail carrier delivers on goal of earning college degree

mail carrier at the wheel of his truck

Marshad Moses personifies the definition of perseverance. At 35, this native Chicagoan hasn’t backed down from going after his goal of a college education.

Graduating Redbirds: COB transfer student uses leadership skills to lift others, especially in his hometown

student in coat and tie standing in long hallway

Mason Ely is serious about leadership, and he’s serious about using it to lift those around him.

Winter 2025 Commencement, December 13

A photo of the commencement stage.

Illinois State University’s winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in CEFCU Arena.

Graduating Redbirds: Educator and trumpet performer strives to make music accessible to all

Lauren Cancio stands in upper hall of the Center for Performing Arts holding a trumpet

Lauren Cancio is ready to carry inclusive music practices into her future classroom as she graduates from Illinois State in December with a double major in music education and trumpet performance.

Graduating Redbirds: Resilience carries first-gen student Isabel Romero to graduation

Student Isabel Romero stands in the atrium of the Science Laboratory Building in front of a staircase and statue

For Isabel Romero, graduating from Illinois State University became more than a chance to earn a bachelor’s degree. Despite setbacks that shook her confidence, Romero was inspired by her parents to persevere as a first-generation college graduate.

Resources available during SNAP funding lapse

Student Life - Walking the Quad

During the current lapse in funding for SNAP benefits, students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members, have resources available to help.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza enters final year of 3-year fundraising effort

Concept rendering of NPHC plaza

Illinois State University has entered the final year of its three-year fundraising campaign to support the creation of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza.

Office of International Engagement Celebrates Homecoming Week with Cultural Banner Display 

During Homecoming Week, the Office of International Engagement invited students, faculty, and staff to take part in a fun and creative project: a collaborative banner celebrating Illinois State University’s international community.

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