Illinois State University recognized by Strive for College’s I’m First Guide to College, a publication recognizing institutions that support first generation college students.
Illinois State recognized for supporting first generation students
Unit: Enrollment Management and Academic Services
Create Your Legacy tagline unfurled
“Create Your Legacy” is the new tagline created by the Office of Admissions and University Marketing and Communications to capture the attention of prospective students throughout Illinois, across the nation, and around the world.
Dedicated volunteer earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
From a young age, Ama Blankson has had a passion for volunteering and community service. Since first moving to McLean County in 2008, she has exemplified what it means to be an active citizen.
Tristan Bixby uses family trauma as motivation, earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Motivated by her brother’s experience, an Illinois State freshman has worked to make a difference and help others have their voice heard.
Claire Meyer’s spirit leads her to McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Claire Meyer is excited to be a Redbird. And that spirit helped her co-found an organization that gave back to the local community.
Our newest Redbirds: Twins transfer to ISU together
Miriam and Mayra Maldonado are identical twins with nearly identical backgrounds. The two attended the same schools, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and achieved the same levels of academic excellence. Now, they have transferred to Illinois State to study to become teachers.
Meet the first-ever McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship winners
What does it mean to be a Redbird? It starts with Illinois State University’s core values, and a group of seven freshmen is being recognized for embracing those values before even arriving on campus.
Our newest Redbirds: Transfer student pursues passion for technology
As the technology around us advances, the demand for computer experts rises. Incoming Redbird Levi Schaut realized this from a young age, building upon his passion for technology for as long as he can remember.
Our newest Redbirds: Valedictorian ready to succeed at ISU
Becoming class valedictorian is no simple achievement, but incoming Redbird Olivia Streeter had her sights set on it from her first day at Peoria Central High School.
Our newest Redbirds: Honors student goes from Peru to ISU
Incoming Redbird Sarah Sanders has already developed a worldly outlook and a passion for exploration.
