Among those contemplating how quickly the years passed from arriving on campus for their first semester to leaving as a proud alumni are two students, Cameron Crone and Kerem Tasdan, whose stories were captured when they began their journey as Redbirds.
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Graduating Redbirds: Medical laboratory science major creates legacy as student leader
Medical laboratory science major Alexandra Martil has been involved with several RSOs and Omega Phi Beta Sorority during their time on campus.
Fourth-seeded Redbird softball team hosts Valley Championship
The fourth-seeded Illinois State University softball team rides a three-game winning streak into this week’s single-elimination Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Marian Kneer Stadium in Normal.
Dr. Drink: Assistant Professor Erol Sozen pours passion for beverages into classes
Assistant Professor Erol Sozen inspires Department of Family and Consumer Sciences students, imparting his passion for food and beverage.
Former Redbird races to launch VR sports app
Redbird track and field alum Aneel Gillan won the Startup Showcase after developing a virtual reality sports app.
Bullish on The Bear: Casting director brings Chicago to life in award-winning series
Jennifer Rudnicke ’90 earned a Primetime Emmy Award for her casting work on acclaimed dramedy The Bear.
Studentification is Normal
Students enrolled in a class last fall studied a phenomenon to which they and all Illinois State University students before them have contributed.
Growing hope: Alum cultivates purpose from life marred by tragedy
From the darkest depths of death and despair, Dr. Theoneste “Theo” Nzaramyimana, M.S. ’17, discovered life in a garden.
Man of many hats: Illinois State University president newest title for Dr. Aondover Tarhule
Dr. Aondover Tarhule is a highly regarded professor and academic administrator, a prolific researcher and scholar, a husband and a father. Now he’s Illinois State University’s 21st president.
Graduating Redbirds: First-generation graduate student prepares for creative tech career
International student Prince Kessie came to Illinois State University with some trepidation about being so far from home and family. He also came with plenty of determination to pursue a graduate degree in Creative Technologies (CTK). Once here, the kindness of strangers-turned-friends has made all the difference.