What if your graduation looked like a scene from a ‘80s home video? Using vintage cameras and instant film, we captured this year's grads in the most nostalgic way possible. Take a look back—through a retro lens.

From long nights of hard work to the bright lights of the commencement stage—our graduating Redbirds have earned this moment. We couldn’t be prouder.

Spring has arrived at Illinois State.

As our graduating students take their final steps on campus, they leave behind something special—one last signature. Watch as they sign off literally by leaving their mark on our camera lens.

Illinois State University 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony in CEFCU Arena - College of BusinessChapters: 0:00:00 - Processional 0:23:06 - Welcome 0:32:47 - President's Address 0:40:33 - Conferral of Degree Candidates 0:49:07 - Master's Degree Graduates 0:55:18 - Bachelor's Degree Graduates – College of Business 0:55:39 - Accounting 0:55:45 - Finance, Insurance, and Law 1:11:29 - Business Administration 1:16:27 - Marketing 1:29:25 - International Business 1:32:45 - Management 1:52:58 - Alumni Induction and Closing@illinoisstateuniversity