Illinois State University’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, in CEFCU Arena.
Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies
Unit: Dean of Students
Drag Royalty to host Valentine’s Day show, Feburary 10
Drag Royalty, a registered student organization (RSO) at Illinois State University, will host a Valentine’s Day show at 7 p.m. February 10, 2023, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Dr. Andy Morgan named assistant vice president, dean of students
Dr. Andy Morgan has been named the new assistant vice president and dean of students at Illinois State University.
Graduating Redbirds: Acting major seizes onstage opportunities
Joshua Thomas will cross the CEFCU Arena stage to receive his undergraduate diploma from Illinois State University on Saturday, December 17.
Graduating Redbirds: MCN teacher earns DNP for her third nursing degree from the college
Marina Harris-Hardaway ’17, M.S.N. ’19, DNP ’22, isn’t one to shy away from daunting challenges.
Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2022
More than 1,200 Illinois State students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 17, in CEFCU Arena. Here’s a look at this winter’s graduates by the numbers.
Winter Commencement 2022, December 17
Illinois State University’s winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, in CEFCU Arena.
Introducing Thanksgiving to international students
The Office of International Engagement hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration November 17 for international students at Illinois State University.
Volunteers needed for 2022 Winter Commencement
Volunteers from across the campus community are needed to help with the winter commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 17.
First-generation students reflect on college journeys
Of Illinois State University’s 18,000 undergraduates, more than 3,000 students—17% —are the first in their family to attend college. Three first-generation students—Ash Ebikhumi, Christian Arceo, and Makiah Watson—share their stories of navigating college.
