Jim Voss ’64 didn’t leave the pool after serving as co-captain of Illinois State’s 1964 swim team.
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ISU alum leads Illinois Department of Human Rights
A public service career continues for Rocco Claps ’83, who was reappointed as director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
ISU alum goes from county board to Congress
A career in public service that started while an Illinois State political science major continues for Adam Kinzinger ’00.
Redbird Brittany Smith becomes world leader in shot put
Already the holder of Illinois State track and field records, Brittany Smith ’12 became the world leader in shot put earlier this year.
Alumna to represent Illinois at Mrs. United States competition
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.
Alum becomes nationally recognized Civil War reenactor
Trevor Steinbach didn’t lose his passion for history after completing his major in the subject and speech communications in 1975.
Business alum part of leadership at Walgreens
A member of Walgreens’ leadership team started at Illinois State as a business administration major.
Former ROTC cadet now serving with Illinois Guard
Michael Haerr ’85 studied history and was an ROTC cadet at Illinois State. Commissioned as a second lieutenant, he entered active duty with the 101st Airborne Division.
ISU alum develops leading agricultural safety program
Illinois State alum David Baker is a certified safety professional who joined the University of Missouri faculty in 1975.
Alum’s striking glass designs land in Hollywood and beyond
Robert DuGrenier, M.F.A. ’80, is one of the most collected artists in the world. His glass pieces adorn the homes of celebrities, including Whoopi Goldberg and Dustin Hoffman.