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Constitution Day event to discuss mass incarceration on September 14

A prison hallway is juxtaposed with the words "We the people" from the U.S. Constitution.

Guest speaker Tyreece Williams emphasizes how arts and humanities are essential tools to envisioning and building a more just society.

Graduating Redbirds: First NexSTEM scholar cohort leaves a legacy of research and mentorship

Evan Hazzard, Shira Archie, and Russell Roberts pose in front of an Illinois State University seal.

This May, seven NexSTEM scholars representing an array of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines will earn their bachelor’s degrees from Illinois State University.

Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: May 2023

A wide-angle view of the back of caps and gowns during a commencement ceremony

More than 3,500 Illinois State University students will earn degrees this May, with spring commencement scheduled for Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, in CEFCU Arena.

Graduating Redbirds: First-generation marketing student prepares for business career

Inspired by her entrepreneurial-minded parents, Tori Poska is a first-generation college student who will earn a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University’s College of Business this May.

Graduating Redbirds: Getting a B inspired Enrique Aguirre’s A+ college career

Enrique Aguirre in the foreground with State Farm Hall of Business in the background

A first-generation college student and Robert G. Bone Scholarship recipient, Enrique Aguirre is the next to be highlighted in the “Graduating Redbirds” series.

Spring 2023 Commencement, May 12-13

Graduating Redbirds came together to celebrate commencement.

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.

Graduating Redbirds: From Tehran to Normal, international student earns master’s degree on the way to a Ph.D.

student posed outside of center for the visual arts

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.

Student Navigator Network launches to help students with basic needs insecurity at Illinois State University

Stacks of canned tuna, canned chicken breast and peanut butter

Illinois State University’s Dean of Students Office officially launched its new peer-to-peer program to help address basic needs insecurity. This new program, called the Student Navigators, connects students in need to trained peers to help students find local, state, and federal resources. This new service is completely free and open to all enrolled students at ISU.

First-generation students, graduating seniors celebration, April 26

First-generation spring graduates and students will have a chance to celebrate their hard work, perseverance, and commitment at an upcoming celebration and recognition ceremony.