Campus News
- New engineering student is an award-winning inventor inspired by his own diabetic journeyStephen Reuter, an 18-year-old freshman general engineering student at Illinois State University, may be at the starting line of his training, but he understands more than most people the meaning of the old adage: “Necessity is the mother of invention.”
- This month in Illinois State University history: OctoberFrom an alum’s World Series victory to how Redbirds celebrated Halloween more than a hundred years ago, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. October 15 Today is the final day of Latinx Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Latinx history, culture, and contributions. One of the leading Mexican actresses in
Media Relations
- Kristen Bernas Honored as First LOVE Award Recipient for Exemplary CollaborationIllinois State University proudly recognizes Kristen Bernas as the inaugural recipient of the Living Our Values in Excellence (LOVE) Award, a distinction that celebrates individuals who embody the University’s core values as outlined in Excellence by Design 2024–2030, the University’s strategic plan. Kristen, an office administrator in the Department of Accounting, was selected for her
- Board of Trustees action items, October 17, 2025The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on October 17, 2025.
Redbird Life News
- Wednesday Bible Study, 10/15, 7 - 8 pm @ Stevenson 120We invite you to our Bible study tomorrow night, 10/15, 7 - 8 pm, at Stevenson 120. Last week, we shared the Bible truth that the new man, freed from the laws of the old man, can serve our God in the newness of the Spirit. We will continue the fellowship on the three laws in Romans 7:7-25, the law of God, the law of good, and the law of sin (and death), and how we can apply the truth to our daily living. Please join us tomorrow and enjoy Him as our full supply.
- Wednesday Bible Study, 10/8, 7 - 8 pm @ Stevenson 120We invite you to our Bible study tomorrow night, 10/8, 7 - 8 pm, at Stevenson 120. Last week, we started Romans 7 regarding our two statuses resulting from our regeneration, the old man and the new man. We will go deeper this week on how we, being the new man freed from the laws of the old man, can serve our God in the newness of the Spirit. Please join us tomorrow and enjoy Him as our full supply.
Athletics News
- ISU Drops Three-Set Battle with SalukisIn a match that featured 37 tie scores and a dozen lead changes, the Illinois State volleyball team dropped a three-set slugfest to the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday night by scores of 21-25, 23-25, 23-25.
- No. 9 Redbirds Drop Homecoming Heartbreaker To No. 25 Youngstown State, 40-35In a matchup of Top 25 programs, it was No. 25 Youngstown State (4-3, 1-2 MVFC) who got the better of No. 9 Illinois State (4-3, 1-2 MVFC) on Saturday at Homecoming by a score of 40-35 on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium.
Publications
- Kristen Bernas Honored as First LOVE Award Recipient for Exemplary CollaborationIllinois State University proudly recognizes Kristen Bernas as the inaugural recipient of the Living Our Values in Excellence (LOVE) Award, a distinction that celebrates individuals who embody the University’s core values as outlined in Excellence by Design 2024–2030, the University’s strategic plan. Kristen, an office administrator in the Department of Accounting, was selected for her
- Illinois State professors and alum honored with Outstanding Paper Award for groundbreaking study on inmate handbook readabilityDr. Jessie Krienert and Dr. Jeffrey Walsh from Illinois State University, along with alum Malia Kohls, won the 2025 Outstanding Paper Award from the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association.
