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 //  May 13, 2013  //  No Comments

Avanti’s shares long history with Illinois State alumni

As Illinois State’s Alumni Association marks 150 years, few memories resonate quite like Avanti’s. The Italian restaurant’s 42-year history is deeply intertwined with Illinois State University.

Al Bowman waves
 //  May 10, 2013  //  No Comments

Bowman retires with a legacy of exceptional leadership

As Al Bowman prepares to depart from the Illinois State presidency, he too has a significant footnote that will forever serve as an indicator of his decade at the University’s helm: There is universal lament for his departure.

Jack Schmidt at work
 //  May 10, 2013  //  1 Comment

Early glass program grad becomes pioneering artist

Early glass program graduate Jack Schmidt is still a pioneering artist today.

Craig Robinson at piano
 //  May 10, 2013  //  No Comments

Office star Craig Robinson got Hollywood start at ISU

Welcome to the wild comic world of television and Silver Screen actor Craig Phillip Robinson—the ISU music major who discovered his natural gift for comedy.

Students under wind turbine
 //  May 7, 2013  //  1 Comment

Illinois State helps fuel the wind energy revolution

At the center of the state’s vibrant wind energy industry is Illinois State, whose students, researchers and alumni are shaping wind developments and related public policy issues around the country.