Eddy Finch is one of Illinois State University’s newest Redbirds.
Our Newest Redbirds: Film fascination drives the plot of incoming student’s college journey
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Our Newest Redbirds: Nursing student decides she can still go far at her hometown university
Mallory Witzemann grew up in Normal, so when it came time to pick a college she was set—like a lot of her contemporaries—on going to a school many miles from home. Illinois State University was not on the short list for this incoming freshman.
Incoming freshman helps Teen Art Group curate University Galleries exhibit
As a senior at Bloomington High School, Manalo was part of University Galleries’ Teen Art Group. The program introduces young artists to the world of art exhibits and curation by allowing them to create, curate, and display an art collection, all while providing unique professional experiences.
Students collaborate with a Mixtec community to share culture and language through documentary filmmaking
Two Illinois State University students recently visited the town of San Sebastián del Monte, a small community in southern Mexico, to produce a documentary film focused on the preservation of the Indigenous language Mixtec.
Physics students working as summer interns for the Department of Energy
Four current Illinois State University students from the Department of Physics are interning this summer with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program.
Golden contributions: Former Redbirds made Olympic history
More than a dozen Redbirds have represented Illinois State University at the Olympic games dating back to 1936, from Doug Collins to Charlotte Lewis. Historian Tom Emery profiles two athletes and a coach who made history at the Olympics: Tidye Ann Pickett, Dr. Nell Jackson, and Cathy Boswell ’83.
Victory lap: Solar Car Raycing Team celebrating its 20th anniversary at summer races
Now in its 20th year, the Illinois State University Solar Car Raycing Team hopes to celebrate the anniversary in style at summer races.
UMC wins three awards in 2024 CASE Circle of Excellence Competition
Illinois State University Marketing and Communications (UMC) captured three awards, including one gold, in the 2024 CASE Circle of Excellence competition.
Melodic memories: Students explore music while studying abroad in the UK
Held once every two years, the ISU Music in the UK study abroad program offers Illinois State students from various majors a chance to explore and experience the rich cultural history of music in London and Scotland.
This month in Illinois State University history: July
From a fierce Civil War battle that tested the 33rd Illinois “Teacher’s Regiment” to the University’s reaction to Apollo 11 landing on the moon, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
