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Presidential Scholar Mohammed Zaman in the Kinesiology and Recreation lab where he conducts research. — Read Mohammed's Story

Take Opportunities

Abbey Testin leans on a metal counter in her kitchen workspace. — Read Abbey's Story

Pursue your passion

Jake Hackl stands on the second-floor walkway of the Center for the Performing Arts. — Read Jake's Story

Make the Effort

Angela Brown poses in front of The Aqua sculpture outside the Science Laboratory Building. — Read Angela's Story

Forge new paths

Maria Castiblanco stands next to Reggie Redbird's bust in Redbird Plaza. — Read Maria's Story

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black and white photo of two men, one of whom is ringing the Old Main Bell

Illinois State University announces 2026-27 Robert G. Bone ScholarsIllinois State University is proud to recognize 14 students who were selected as Robert G. Bone Scholars for 2026-27. Named in honor of the late president of Illinois State from 1956-1967, the scholarship is the highest university-wide honor given to undergraduate students.

From left: Celia Wolak, Makenna Williams, and Lily Whittington paint a school mural in Ngong Hills, Kenya.

Redbirds in KenyaFor over 10 years, Illinois State University students have partnered with a Kenyan organization to foster community building, emotional healing, and life-changing connections.

A student rolls dice at a table in a classroom

Roll for belonging: Honors Exploration helps students build character through Dungeons & DragonsDown a shadow-lined passage of Edwards Hall stands a heavy door. Beyond it echo the voices of elves and halflings—or rather a group of Illinois State students enrolled in an Honors Exploration Course on Dungeons & Dragons.