Alumna blazes the way in Illinois Air National Guard

Jennifer Aurora's professional headshot

Jennifer Aurora ’96, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, recently retired as the first female command chief master sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard. Her unwavering commitment, leadership prowess, and pioneering spirit have not only shattered barriers but also inspired others to reach new heights.

Retirement reception for Deborah Brown, August 31

Deb Brown headshot

Illinois State University will celebrate the 30-year career of Deb Brown ’10, Transfer Day program office manager, on Wednesday, August 31, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room at the Bone Student Center.

Retirement reception for Judy Curtis, June 30

headshot of Judy Curtis

Members of the Illinois State University community are invited to a retirement reception for Judy Curtis from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in the Founder’s Suite of the Bone Student Center.

In service to others: ROTC, COB alum a leader in two career fields

ROTC members on a stage

Mark Jackson ’87 has made a career of the unexpected; in fact, he’s made two. After graduating from Illinois State University’s College of Business with a degree in finance, Jackson had no plans for a career in the military or law enforcement, but both professions turned out to be prominent in his life story.