Mike Zimmer reached the coaching summit last year when he was named head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, making him the first Redbird to become a head coach in the NFL.
Alum Mike Zimmer tackles role as NFL’s Vikings coach
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Alum on a mission to change the future of fast food
In the nation’s battle against obesity, fast food carries the title of public enemy No. 1. A former McDonald’s executive, Mike Donahue ’80 is challenging that reality with LYFE Kitchen.
Age no obstacle for globetrotting alum Ron Williams
Cycling across America would be the ultimate accomplishment for most, but not Dr. Ron Williams. The 76-year-old Illinois State alumnus has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Rainier alongside his family.
Alumna preaches and teaches elder care reform
Lawyers are trained to spot the issues. Elder law attorney Susan (Loob) Geffen ’85 used the skill to hone in on the fact America is heading into a crisis that is “not even on our radar.”
