Redbirds shared their spring commencement experiences on social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s roundup of some of the best tweets, Instagram posts, and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our new graduating class.
Unit: Graduate School
2022 Clarence W. Sorensen Distinguished Dissertation Award winner
The winner of the 2022 Clarence W. Sorensen Distinguished Dissertation Award is Dr. Maggie DeMaegd Ph.D. ’21, who earned her doctorate in the College of Applied Science, School of Biological Sciences.
Graduating Redbirds: Graduate student helps visually impaired children through early intervention program
Illinois State graduate student Colleen Kickbush is fond of a line from the late Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame.
Learning and leading: Student Affairs prepared Dr. J. Michael Durnil to become a national advocate
Dr. J. Michael Durnil ’83, M.S. ’84, was surprised by the response to The E.W. Scripps Company announcing he would serve as the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last spring. He was soon interviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on National Public Radio.
Illinois State student Dorothy Stone receives Fulbright to Cambodia
Dorothy Stone, graduate student in English, has received a prestigious Fulbright to study in Cambodia in 2022-2023.
Career assistance available for graduating Redbirds and alumni
Discover how Career Services can assist you after graduation and beyond.
The Future of Illinois State University International Engagement
The final event in the Illinois State University Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will be April 20 with a presentation by Illinois State University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Aondover Tarhule.
Communication Sciences and Disorders M.S. students defend theses
Two CSD grad students have successfully defended their master’s theses.
2022 Graduate Council election results
New members of the Graduate Council will be seated for 3-year terms at the September 2022 Graduate Council meeting.
From page to stage: Costume designer prepares for Mary Stuart production
Lindsey Van Wyk is familiar with long hours, late nights, and fast sewing, especially in preparation for the School of Theatre and Dance’s April production of Mary Stuart.