What started as a “joke of an idea” for freshman business administration major Tyler Miller and his friends has gone viral. Each Wednesday, Miller hosts a weekly competition on Illinois State University’s Quad promoted and shared through his TikTok channel.
Unit: University Marketing and Communications
Latino and Sustainability Cultural Dinner speaker Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses the art of climate activism
Climate activist and musician Xiuhtezcatl Martinez delivered a message of alarm, and hope, to a crowd of 275 during the Latino and Sustainability Cultural Dinner on Tuesday, October 22, in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.
Prison to purpose: Alan Beaman shares his experience to educate, raise awareness of wrongful convictions in campus talk
Alan Beaman, who spent over 13 years imprisoned before his wrongful conviction was overturned, visited campus to take part in “Wrongful Conviction: A Conversation with Alan Beaman and his Attorney” at Braden Auditorium.
Why digital literacy matters: Five questions with Dr. Joseph Zompetti
Dr. Joseph P. Zompetti, a professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University, shared his thoughts about digital literacy as it relates to politics and contemporary American life.
Capturing history: New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 has his lens on the election
Throughout a U.S. presidential race with more twists and turns than a Formula One road course, New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 often reminds his colleagues to “keep (their) batteries charged.” Heisler’s cameras and batteries are always ready too.
Dr. Daniel López, Ph.D. ’02, discusses advocacy on Redbird Buzz
Harold Washington College President Dr. Daniel López talks about his journey through higher education in this episode of Redbird Buzz.
COB alum, former Redbird pitcher, lands endorsement deal with L.A. Dodger Shohei Ohtani
Matt Fowles ’09, MBA ’12, is a pro at making a pitch. A professional marketer and former pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, Fowles has made pitches in ball parks and board rooms, but none better than one he delivered at spring training earlier this year.
Homecoming 2024 recap: Reliving the moments with your best photos and posts
Redbirds near and far flocked to campus to Relive the Moments for Illinois State University’s Homecoming.
Biology student, inspired by professor’s research and mentorship, earns FIREbird Research Grant
Grace Hohman is focused. The junior biology student from Champaign is up to the challenges of her major but also has a plan in mind for after she graduates.
Steve Pankow ’11 scores dream job with the Bulls, talks about it on Redbird Buzz
Steve Pankow ’11 is the Chicago Bulls’ head equipment manager and team travel coordinator. In this episode of Redbird Buzz, Pankow discusses his career path—from working with the Illinois State University football team as a student, to interning with two NFL teams, to working full-time for Redbird Athletics, to scoring his dream job with the Bulls.