Winter commencement 2024 recap: Your best photos and posts
Illinois State University granted 1,020 baccalaureate degrees and 332 graduate degrees during winter commencement. The University held two ceremonies on Saturday, December 14, at CEFCU Arena. Graduating Redbirds shared their winter commencement experiences on social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s roundup of some of the best posts and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest graduating class.
@illinoisstateu Cap and gowns look good on our Redbirds
♬ sonido original – NLS MODELS
Congratulations to our @illinoisstateu 2024 Winter graduates! Looking forward to seeing the impact you will make on society and workforce. Return often to your Alma Mater!
#GoBirds #RedbirdLife pic.twitter.com/FqA4NTu7r9
— Levester Johnson (@LevesterJohnson)December 14, 2024
Congratulations to all of our December grads
#RB4L pic.twitter.com/ajcFYdKX3I
— Illinois State Athletics (@ISURedbirds)December 14, 2024
Redbird turned GradBird!
Masters #2: Masters of Science in Education in Low Vision and Blindness
@IllinoisStateU @Fdudek2103 pic.twitter.com/9c55TREipL
— Jena Dudek (@JDudek21)December 14, 2024
For profiles on Redbirds who celebrated graduation this December, read the Graduating Redbirds series.
Latest Campus News
- FirstWord: Spring 2025A message from University Marketing and Communications Executive Director Brian Beam, M.S. ’94, MBA ’10
- Behind the lens: New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 captures history in the makingTodd Heisler ’94 is a New York Times staff photographer whose career has taken him all over the world with a press credential and a front row seat to history.
- Appetite for success: Entrepreneur builds community through foodVivian Kong Doctora ’96 is a community builder who connects people and culture through food.
- The lessons of Bangladesh: Dr. Ali Riaz gives voice to his native country as it fights for democracyDistinguished Professor Ali Riaz, an expert in South Asian politics, has been tapped to rewrite the constitution of his politically turbulent native country.
- ‘Rare opportunity’: Students ditch the classroom for the courtroom to learn about legal careersIllinois State students were among more than 200 people to pack a makeshift courtroom as the University hosted the Fourth Judicial District Appellate Court for oral arguments in the Bone Student Center's Prairie Room.
- Project XV Museum in El Paso prepares to open its doors after unexpected beginningAn interest in restoring an old building led this West Coast transplant on a surprising path that now finds her in the role of founder and creator of a new museum. The Project XV Museum, at 1 Front Street in El Paso in nearby Woodford County, is still in its infancy, but a relationship with Illinois State University was formed early.
