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Tristen Sharp ‘20
Setback to comeback: Message of perseverance defines Class of 2020 Nick EricksonSeptember 23, 2020

It would have been poetic for Tristen Sharp to go from not knowing if she’d ever be able to put one foot in front of…

Alumni Center
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know Rachel KobusMay 10, 2020

Illinois State's Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird…

Antoin' Rutledge
In their words: Antoin’ Rutledge reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic Antoin’ RutledgeMay 7, 2020

As a final year MBA student here at Illinois State, this last semester has been one full of surprises and changes.

Mark Murdoch (left) at the County Line Orchard in Indiana
In their words: Mark Murdoch reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic Mark MurdochMay 6, 2020

This is the third story in a four-part series in which students set to graduate in May reflect on how their final semester at Illinois…

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Commencement ceremonies going online for spring 2020  Terri HaerrMay 6, 2020

Students who will graduate in the spring and summer of 2020 will have two opportunities to celebrate. …

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Maggie McReynolds reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic Maggie McReynoldsMay 1, 2020

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, was a difficult day for all Redbirds. Particularly, the graduating seniors. March 17 is the day that the University announced that…

A view of the filled Redbird Arena from high in the stands at Commencement
Commencement update University staffMarch 20, 2020

The disruption of the spring semester by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has also impacted one of Illinois State University’s most cherished traditions: Spring commencement.

A graduate cheering with her arms in the air at commencement exercises
Illinois State winter commencement ceremonies, December 14 Eric JomeDecember 13, 2019

Winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies December 14, with the University awarding approximately 1,100 baccalaureate degrees and more than 205 graduate degrees.

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Deaf and hard of hearing graduates ready to give back Evan LindenDecember 11, 2019

Brenda Nedved, Haley Drucker, and Mark Reppen are the deaf and hard of hearing program’s only graduates this December. The three students are all members…

The replica Battle Bird in Hovey Hall is one option for commencement photos.
December graduates: How (not) to be cool when taking photos Kate ArthurDecember 9, 2019

Winter weather is a challenge for December graduates. No one really wants to stand in front of bare trees in a thin graduation gown and…

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