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William Lally in the ISU forensics lab

The case for forensic investigations: 5 questions with Dr. William Lally ’98, M.S. ’02

Criminal justice majors at Illinois State University have the chance to study forensic investigation with one of Central Illinois' most experienced investigators. 
Student photoshoot at Voterpalooza

Students celebrate democracy at Illinois State’s first Voterpalooza

After voting early in the 2026 midterm elections at the Bone Student Center, more than 100 Illinois State students then went to the Brown Ballroom to celebrate with food, games, and resources from student organizations. 
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Redbird Buzz: Full-court vision from Redbird basketball’s Coach Pedon and Coach Gillespie

Hear from Coach Ryan Pedon and Coach Kristin Gillespie as they share their vision for the 2026-2027 basketball season.  

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Research and Honors, November 2026

Research and Honors is a monthly column of "The Redbird Report," celebrating recent Honors, Publications, and Presentations of Illinois State University faculty and staff. 

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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
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Things that make us #RedbirdProud: Fall 2026
Member of the Wren Crew handling a fledgling.

Then and now: Wren Crew