The Illinois chapter of TRIO will hold their annual student conference at Illinois State University from June 3-5, 2022, under the theme L.O.V.E. “Learning Our Values Everyday.”
Illinois State University hosting statewide TRIO conference, June 3-5

The Illinois chapter of TRIO will hold their annual student conference at Illinois State University from June 3-5, 2022, under the theme L.O.V.E. “Learning Our Values Everyday.”
New freshmen and transfer students nominated the following Illinois State University faculty, staff, and students for a 2022 Impact Award. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for their significant contributions to our students and to first-year retention.
Graduating Redbird Daisy Rodriguez wants to do her part to make the business world more accessible for all people, regardless of their background. Much of that drive came directly from the leadership roles she has held at Illinois State University.
llinois State University will celebrate the 34-year career of Julie Paska ’85, Athletics senior academic advisor, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, with remarks being delivered at 4 p.m.
To support Redbird career success, Career Services is hosting the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, February 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Clint Smith has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Herb Sanders Award for Outstanding Academic Advisement.
Angie Cowles is retiring from Illinois State University at the end of January after 30 years of service, 29 of those with University College.
Please join University College staff in congratulating Assistant Director Dr. Shatoya Black on being named president-elect of Illinois’ TRIO chapter.
Something very subtle and successful has happened in the Office of Admissions. Staff have implemented academic policies, created a system of partnerships, and established an outreach plan so effective that enrollment has shifted. Today one in three students attending ISU is a transfer.
When Amaya Sessom found herself in an academic struggle during her freshman year, the easiest path would have been to ignore the seriousness of the situation and quit. But, instead of quitting, she asked for help.