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Watterson Towers holds a special place in Jim Sheldon's heart. And in his basement.
Much has changed in education since Donna Bessant received her elementary ed degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1962.
Bill Dickson means a lot to the Redbird softball team. He's their volunteer assistant coach. Corner infielding expert. Scorekeeper on the bench. Rules interpreter. Candy supplier. Pregame dance partner.
Toby (Ford) Atkinson ’05 is a wife, mom and working professional. As Mrs. Illinois, she is also the proud representative of other women who juggle multiple roles.
Now 15, Annabelle Shaffer has taken six classes and is planning to return for more in the fall 2015 semester. She’s earned straight A’s and made the Dean’s List in the spring 2015 semester.
Andy Mitchell has been awarded a $210,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help students create new compounds in the laboratory.
For the second year in a row, Illinois State University has been named a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Six ladies vividly remember Haynie Hall, which is where they met in 1967. Doors were locked at 10 p.m., alcohol was taboo, and women wore slacks to class only with a professor’s permission. Such memories keep these friends close. Decades later, they still gather for fun annually. The group includes, front row from left, Sandy Parn Barker ’71 of Sherman; Lynne Becker Dickason, Class of 1969, from Springfield; and Kay Black Carter, Class of 1971 from Williamsville. Back row from left are Julie O’Neill Berberet ’69 of Springfield; Maureen Griffin Lavin ’70, M.S. ’73, of Riverton; and Katie Hughes ’70 of Springfield. Sandy, Kay and Maureen each chose an ISU alum for a spouse.
It’s been three decades since four ladies found each other as students. Their friendship has endured the test of time, with an “ISU Girls’ Night” scheduled monthly since they graduated in the 1980s. This summer they worked at a Feed My Starving Children event, helping to prepare more than 10,000 packaged meals for shipment around the world. They are, from left, Pam (Schell) Boland ’86, Laura (Shehee) Hester ’85, Ellen (Santiago) Williams ’85, and Dawn (Bacino) Pope ’85.
A scholarship set up by Illinois State alum Tom Tegtmeyer to honor his wife, Betty, is helping the next generation of educators excel in the College of Educa...
Ten women started their freshman year living in a Haynie Hall lounge in 1970 and moved together to 110 Cherry Street in Normal, where their bond strengthened further. They are, front row from left, Bernadette (Pehanich) Jones; Sheila (Finnegan) Rainbolt; Linda (Schlesinger) Poznansky; and Shelley (Barillaro) Brockman; Back row, from left, Rose (Baumann) Fredericks; Marybeth (Harkness) Amerson; Mary Jane (Fleming) Wagner; Sally (Ragains) Monroe; Marcy (Kelly) Irvin; and Nancy (Powell) Benton.
Collegiate members in Epsilon Sigma Alpha participate in student volunteer activities, build their resume and leadership skills, find scholarships, and make lifelong friends.
Illinois State University moved up in the ranking for best national, public university in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
There is a strong Redbird presence at Madison Elementary School in Lombard. Alumni proudly shared their ISU connection with students before the academic year ended in the spring. The teachers and staff include, front row, from left, Joanne (Raucci) Oberg ’01, M.S. ’03; Ryan Kuehne ’07; Tony Melton ’93; and Allison (Ellena) Quirke ’02. Back row, from left, are Kim Lally ’91, Diana DeAnda ’14, Christy (Kral) Grossmann ’10, Michelle (LeDuc) Miksanek ’88, Michelle (Materazzo) Frankenbach ’07, Michel
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Honors freshman enrollment is up 52% this fall at Illinois State. Clearly, students want to be at ISU, and they want to be a part of the Honors Program.
Triplets Alex, Danielle, and Zach Levi came to Illinois State University together, and they graduated on the same day too. Learn more about their decision to...
Illinois State University continues to see record-breaking enrollment numbers for the third year in a row.
When Illinois State's Mennonite College of Nursing needed a new infant simulator, a network of 200+ financial supporters stepped up to cover the cost. Learn ...
