Katherine Robinson, a Department of Agriculture student studying Horticulture, graduated with honors in December, with a 4.0 GPA. She is fascinated with plant consciousness and the differences between how plants and people work, as well as how humans interact with plants.
Unit: Dean of Students
Graduating Redbird: Second-generation student graduates with honors
Gabby Ward is a Department of Agriculture student studying pre-veterinary medicine.
Graduating Redbirds: Redbird Legacy student strives to make a difference in the fight against climate change
Graduating senior Allyse Barnowski had several schools to choose from when she graduated high school, but the Redbird experience of someone close to her led her to Illinois State.
Graduating Redbirds: Celebrating friendship to the power of three
Transfer Day means new everything, from school to living arrangements to peers, which all equates to a certain level of stress.
Winter 2021 Commencement
Illinois State University will award approximately 956 baccalaureate degrees and 240 graduate degrees at the Winter 2021 Commencement, December 9-11.
Graduating Redbirds: Aspiring therapist’s desire to impact lives opens new doors
Graduating senior Mauricio Serrato chose to attend Illinois State because it was affordable, close to home, and a place he had heard great things about. What he didn’t know was that he would be steered away from biology and to therapeutic recreation, a major that would fulfill his goal of helping others.
Winter 2021 graduates prepare to celebrate commencement
Illinois State University students graduating in winter 2021 are looking forward to personalizing their commencement experiences. Graduates can now choose to participate in one or more of three commencement options.
Braille Birds RSO advocates for the blind community through teaching
Since its formation in 2010, Braille Birds has served as a registered student organization (RSO) that fosters education and spreads awareness about the blind and visually impaired community.
First Gen Celebration 2021, November 1-5
The celebration honors First Generation Week, a campus-wide tribute to the contributions and achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were the first in their families to enter higher education.
Winter commencement: Degree-conferral ceremonies and Redbird Stage Crossing
Winter 2021 commencement will be celebrated with degree-conferral ceremonies and the beloved Redbird Stage Crossing for graduates.