- Newly created IT sequence benefits from a Parisian connectionIf you were designing a new sequence in time for the fall semester and your boss suggested that attending summer school in Paris might be helpful to that effort, that would be a good thing, right?
- Tom Lamonica reflects on 44 years at Illinois State on Redbird BuzzLongtime Illinois State University sports information director and School of Communication professor Tom Lamonica, M.S. ’88, joins Redbird Buzz ahead of his induction into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame as the 2024 Campbell “Stretch” Miller Award recipient.
- Being of service: A teacher and Army veteran inspires his students to honor those who died for their countryLe Roy High School teacher Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, engages students through the Good Cemeterian project.
- Slice of college: How pizza shaped the Redbird experiencePizza has shaped the Illinois State experience for generations of Redbirds.
- Homelessness to hope: Social work alum forms nonprofit to lift people out of povertyInspired by her own experience, a School of Social Work alum formed a nonprofit to help lift people out of poverty.
- The indie rock stars of CTK: Professors build community by sharing wisdom gained on the roadRose Marshack and Rick Valentin were early adopters of technology as bandmates. Now they're leading faculty members in the School of Creative Technologies.
- Team behind the team: Redbirds play starring roles behind the scenes for the Chicago BullsThey're not scoring points or dishing out assists, but Illinois State alumni play important parts in the success of the Windy City's NBA franchise.
- New RSOs foster community, create opportunitiesWith over 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) at Illinois State University, students are likely to find a group that aligns with their passions, skills, and interests. This number continues to grow as new RSOs are formed, creating even more opportunities for students to get involved on campus.
- Running back, a 4.0 student, brings determination, humility to every playThrust into the starting running back position after preseason All-American Mason King suffered a season-ending injury, Illinois State’s Wenkers Wright is ready to run.
- Students build skills, make an impact through summer internshipsInternships offer students opportunities to gain on-the-job experiences that build upon what they’ve learned in campus classrooms. We interviewed four students who pursued their professional aspirations through summer 2024 internships.
- Behind the numbers: Jeff Mavros breaks down historic incoming class on Redbird BuzzJeff Mavros, M.S. ’06, executive director of Admissions and recruitment marketing, joins Redbird Buzz to discuss Illinois State University’s historic incoming class for fall 2024, which is the University’s largest and most diverse in school history.
- Caroline Lecoeur ’21 dives into role at Paris Olympics on Redbird BuzzCaroline Lecoeur '21 joins Redbird Buzz to share her experience as Deputy Manager for Diving at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Photo gallery: Redbirds flock to the first week of fall semesterRedbirds returned to campus for the first week of the fall semester. Whether it's finding a new study spot, catching up with friends in between classes, or participating in back-to-school events, our Birds didn't waste any time diving back into campus life following quieter summer months.
- Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian kicks off academic year with Redbird BuzzIllinois State University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian joins Redbird Buzz to share her journey to this role and the upcoming academic year on campus.
- Our Newest Redbirds: Business education major draws inspiration from his family, aims to be a teacher and entrepreneurGrowing up, incoming freshman Josh Ortiz didn’t have to look far to find a role model. His mother, Montserrat Cervantes, was right there showing him the way.
- A big #RedbirdWelcome: Your best photos, posts during Welcome Week, Move-InStaff, faculty students, and the community worked together to make Illinois State University our newest Redbirds’ new home away from home during this year’s Welcome Week and Move-In.
- Our Newest Redbirds: Early childhood education major strives to be a ‘positive light’ in the classroomIncoming freshman Summer Fields will study early childhood education at Illinois State University. She carries with her four years of experience helping preschoolers prepare for grade school, and the rest of their lives.
- Civil Service August Spotlight: Julie Mana-ay PerezThe Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud senior social media coordinator, Julie Mana-ay Perez.
- Our Newest Redbirds: Film fascination drives the plot of incoming student’s college journeyEddy Finch is one of Illinois State University's newest Redbirds.
- Our Newest Redbirds: Nursing student decides she can still go far at her hometown universityMallory Witzemann grew up in Normal, so when it came time to pick a college she was set—like a lot of her contemporaries—on going to a school many miles from home. Illinois State University was not on the short list for this incoming freshman.
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