Redbird alumna crowned Miss Illinois

Ariel Beverly is this year's Miss Illinois.

Illinois State alumna Ariel Beverly ’17 feels like she is living a real-life Cinderella story of sorts now that she has been crowned Miss Illinois and has qualified for the 2020 Miss America pageant.

Ray Johnson ’74 endows scholarship for study abroad travel

Donor Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson ‘74 has a passion for traveling and philanthropy. He combined and honored his passions by making a gift of $25,000 as part of Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State to create the Ray Johnson and Jeanne Muzzillo Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship.

International Fair, April 27

small flags from many nations

Celebrate culture from around the world at Illinois State University’s annual International Fair from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.

Alumni get career support from Career Center

Redbirds are proud to utlize the Career Centerde the

Whether a new graduate, an alum making a career change or one seeking to hire a Redbird, alumni seeking career assistance don’t have to go far, as their alma mater is ready to help!