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Things that make us #RedbirdProud: Spring 2026

Here are some of the University’s top stories, which appeared in the spring 2026 edition of State magazine. 
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‘How ‘bout those Redbirds’: ISU football’s historic run at an FCS championship

The road-warrior Illinois State football team made history in 2025, becoming the first-ever team to win four road playoff games en route to the 2026 FCS Championship game.  
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Spring commencement 2026: The best moments that make us #RedbirdProud

Check out this year’s roundup of some of the best photos and videos from 2026 spring commencement.  

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Dr. Hendricks receives College of Arts and Sciences’ Outstanding College Researcher Award

Dr. Michael Hendricks received the Outstanding College Researcher Award from the College of Arts and Sciences. 

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Athletic training graduate student Kyrrah Randolph receives 2026 Future Alumni Leader Award 
From left: Celia Wolak, Makenna Williams, and Lily Whittington paint a school mural in Ngong Hills, Kenya.

Redbirds in Kenya
Students walk across the Illinois State Quad

Things that make us #RedbirdProud: Spring 2026
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Then and now: WZND