From organizing cheerleading competitions to creating weighted beanies to implementing innovative networking methods, Illinois State University students have creative ideas for addressing challenges and filling business gaps.
Unit: University Marketing and Communications
Alum teams with college basketball legend Dick Vitale and his ‘young heroes’ to take on pediatric cancer with new book
Scott Gleeson ’11 and basketball icon Dick Vitale co-authored a book about cancer survivors. All proceeds benefit cancer research.
Freshman, a Shriners patient ambassador, shows some game with PGA Tour pros at Vegas pro-am
When the PGA Tour passed through Las Vegas last month for the Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin, a new kid stepped up to the tee and made a pretty good impression.
ISU in Conversation Series creates space for community dialogue
Senior marketing major Ella Sharp, a participant in this fall’s ISU in Conversation Series, is using her voice to help fellow students find community and be heard.
2024 Redbird Holiday Gift Guide
The 2024 Redbird Holiday Gift Guide is here to make holiday shopping a breeze! From unique gifts to must-have Redbird gear, the gift guide makes it easy to find something special for every Redbird on your shopping list!
Second CTK Game Jam promotes creativity, social impact in game design
More than 30 students from the School of Creative Technologies (CTK), the Wonsook Kim School of Art, and the School of Information Technology collaborated in small teams to create eight games in just 72 hours during Illinois State University’s second CTK Game Jam, October 25-28, in the Center for the Visual Arts.
Veteran and College of Education Teacher of the Year Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, joins Redbird Buzz
Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17 shares how his experience as a vetern helped shape his approach to teaching.
A day to celebrate: Campus takes part in National First-Generation College Celebration Day
A social impact panel, including first-generation alum Marnika Morton ’23, will share success stories and advice for current students during Illinois State University’s sixth annual National First-Generation College Celebration Day November 8.
‘Resistance and survival’: Faculty book documents Angelique Renville’s resilience in the face of oppression
Dr. Linda Clemmons has authored three books on the Dakota of Minnesota. The latest documents the life of Angelique Renville, a Dakota woman who “made her own path.”
Oh, the horror! Students examine Asian culture and society through horror films
For three weeks leading up to Halloween, students in Dr. Li Zeng’s Asian Film Genre class immersed themselves in Asian horror films by exploring cultural and societal nuances.