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Secretary of State mobile office, January 27, 2026

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The Secretary of State’s Office will provide services on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Spotlight Room of the Bone Student Center.    

It only takes one: How a staff member started a culture of composting in the office

Clay Gruenwald poses with a compost bin.

For Clay Gruenwald, a childhood love of animals has grown into advocating for sustainability on campus.

A wintery sendoff: Best photos, videos that highlight the Class of 2025

A group of students pose together in the snow.

Snow was falling outside, but inside CEFCU Arena, the focus was on celebration as Illinois State University honored its newest graduates during winter commencement Saturday, December 13.

This month in Illinois State University history: December

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From the beginning of a holiday tradition to Abraham Lincoln’s role in starting the University, Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.

Holiday Helper program wraps up another season of giving

A smiling volunteer is seen rolling out and measuring wrapping paper from a wrapping paper roll with a cardboard box set on top of the paper to be wrapped.

The rustle of wrapping paper and festive flurry of volunteers filled Illinois State University’s Civil Service Testing Center on December 2 as the Holiday Helper program wrapped up another season of giving.

Graduating Redbirds by the numbers: December 2025

Students wearing caps and gowns walk together during commencement.

More than 1,300 Illinois State University students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, in CEFCU Arena.

Graduating Redbirds: Full-time mail carrier delivers on goal of earning college degree

mail carrier at the wheel of his truck

Marshad Moses personifies the definition of perseverance. At 35, this native Chicagoan hasn’t backed down from going after his goal of a college education.

Graduating Redbirds: COB transfer student uses leadership skills to lift others, especially in his hometown

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Mason Ely is serious about leadership, and he’s serious about using it to lift those around him.

Winter 2025 Commencement, December 13

A photo of the commencement stage.

Illinois State University’s winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in CEFCU Arena.

Graduating Redbirds: Educator and trumpet performer strives to make music accessible to all

Lauren Cancio stands in upper hall of the Center for Performing Arts holding a trumpet

Lauren Cancio is ready to carry inclusive music practices into her future classroom as she graduates from Illinois State in December with a double major in music education and trumpet performance.

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