All staff members of WGLT invested in the Redbirds Rising campaign, showing their unwavering support for the University and commitment to the students. The radio station is hoping their efforts will inspire other campus units to reach 100 percent participation, as well as inspire all faculty, staff, and retirees to make a gift.
Unit: WZND
Student to star: Alumna Katie Neal’s journey to hosting on Big Apple’s only country music station
Illinois State alumna Katie Neal ’12 never wanted to work in radio because she hated the sound of her own voice.
WZND station earns top national honors
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State’s student-run radio station, has been named the Broadcast Education Association’s 2018 National Signature Station.
Kudos earned across the School of Communication
As the 2017-2018 academic year came to its close, the School of Communication proudly recognized excellence among its alumni, students, and faculty during its annual COM Week series of events.
20 awesome graduation traditions at Illinois State
All across campus, Illinois State University’s many departments, schools, and colleges honor graduating students in their own special ways. Here are 20 of our favorite ones.
School of Communication to host SPJ-Google News Lab training
Student and professional journalists can learn how to use Google tools in their reporting and storytelling during a special one-day training being hosted by Illinois State University’s School of Communication.
Roaming Redbirds from diverse majors land jobs at same global company
Four Illinois State University alums turn their shared passion for global cultures into jobs at the same international company, IOR Global Services.
Radio executive Marv Dyson to speak at ISU, February 27
Legendary radio executive Marv Dyson, who led Chicago’s WGCI-AM/FM to its status as “No. 1 for hip-hop and R&B,” will speak at Illinois State University on Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall in the Center for the Performing Arts.
Pause for applause
Congratulations to these four Redbird alumni who are doing well in their chosen careers.
WZND Broadcast Hall of Fame honors alumni
WZND, Illinois State University’s student radio station, will unveil the new Broadcast Hall of Fame, in honor of the 35th WZND Reunion.