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Unit: Fraternity and Sorority Life

The National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza enters final year of 3-year fundraising effort

Concept rendering of NPHC plaza

Illinois State University has entered the final year of its three-year fundraising campaign to support the creation of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza.

A Day in the Life: Students connect through Fraternity and Sorority Life

group of Fraternity and Sorority Life students

Over 2,100 Illinois State students—about 10% of the total student body—are involved in 42 fraternities and sororities.

In memory: Dr. Charles E. Morris, Jr.

Headshot of Dr. Charles E. Morris, Jr.

Dr. Charles Edward Morris, Jr., age 92, was born September 30, 1931, and passed away August 11, 2024.

Graduating Redbirds: Medical laboratory science major creates legacy as student leader

Alexandra Martil standing in front of the Multicultural Center

Medical laboratory science major Alexandra Martil has been involved with several RSOs and Omega Phi Beta Sorority during their time on campus.

Ties that bind: College of Education alum teaches values with Tie Tuesday, Mr. Jackson University

Daniel R. Jackson wearing a suit and tie seated before stacks of books in a library

Daniel R. Jackson ’18 teaches students important values through Tie Tuesday Foundation and Mr. Jackson University.

Crowning achievement: Toby Atkinson ’05 makes her mark as Mrs. United States

Toby Atkinson wearing a crown and sash that reads "Mrs. United States."

Toby Atkinson ’05 does it all. She’s a Fortune 500 executive, the chair of a regional Alzheimer’s association, and a wife and mother of two. Last October, she formally added “queen” to her list of responsibilities when she was crowned Mrs. United States.

Division of Student Affairs to host public forum to discuss the NPHC Plaza

Rendering of NPHC plaza.

The Division of Student Affairs will host a virtual public forum on February 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss the forthcoming construction of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza on campus.

SOCKtober sock drive: Spreading warmth, one sock at a time

A plastic container with the word "SOCKtober" on its side has socks in it

In its third year, the SOCKtober initiative kicks off with the Center for Civic Engagement collecting new, in-package socks for local children sponsored by the Holiday Helper program.

Public relations major Emily McAuliff exceeds $90,000 goal for Make-A-Wish Illinois

March Madness

March Madness is more than just a sorority event for Emily McAuliff. As a passionate advocate for impacting children’s lives, she has dedicated her last two years at Illinois State University to chairing the Make-A-Wish Illinois event. McAuliff is driven by a desire to impact others—most notably, children.

CCE hosts SOCKtober sock drive

Socks hanging from clothesline

Throughout the month of October, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) will be hosting SOCKtober, a sock collection drive to benefit the kids taking part in CCE’s Holiday Helper program.

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