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 by the numbers: May 2023
Unit: Dean of Students
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
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
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.
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
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.
Bilingual Advocacy Week to feature Dr. González Ybarra speaking on Latinx youth and communities
As part of the weeklong celebration of Bilingual Advocacy Week, Dr. González Ybarra will give a talk at 7 p.m. April 20, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
Drag Royalty: Finale Drag Show, April 16, 2023
Drag Royalty will host the Finale Drag Show, celebrating their first year as a registered student organization at Illinois State University.
