Senior interdisciplinary studies major Avery Birnbaum knows exactly what he wants to do after graduating this May: become a zoologist.
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Graduating Redbirds: First-generation graduate student prepares for creative tech career
International student Prince Kessie came to Illinois State University with some trepidation about being so far from home and family. He also came with plenty of determination to pursue a graduate degree in Creative Technologies (CTK). Once here, the kindness of strangers-turned-friends has made all the difference.
Graduating Redbirds: International grad student with a love for films, theatre writes his own story
Gustavo Nery Dutra Guedes traveled a great distance for the opportunity to study at Illinois State University. He left his home and family in his hometown of Fortaleza, Brazil, to follow his academic dreams and become a Redbird. He is graduating with a Master of Arts in theatre studies.
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Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11
Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.
Winter commencement 2023 recap: Your best photos, posts
Check out this year’s roundup of some of the posts and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest graduating Redbirds.
Graduating Redbirds: Human development and family science major dedicates life to helping others
This Saturday, December 16, Kiara Mills will graduates with a bachelor’s in human development and family science. Next December, she’ll return to CEFCU Arena to receive a graduate degree through the program’s accelerated sequence.
Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2023
More than 1,300 Illinois State students earned degreed during winter commencement Saturday, December 16, 2023, in CEFCU Arena.
Graduating Redbirds: Former football player maps out future in parks administration
Zach Mueller ’21 arrived on campus as a freshman football player from Wisconsin who barely knew a soul. Aside from the recruiting process, he didn’t know much about Illinois State University.
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