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Redbird Buzz: The future of Redbird engagement with new assistant vice president Jillian Nelson (opens the original)
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Jillian Nelson stepped into the newly created role of assistant vice president for Alumni and Donor Engagement in September 2026. This appointment represents an exciting evolution for University Advancement at Illinois State, bringing alumni engagement, annual giving, and donor stewardship together under a unified vision to build deeper, lifelong relationships across the entire Redbird community. Nelson sat down with Redbird Buzz to share her excitement about the newly merged unit and its future
Redbird Buzz: Jessica Chambers shares the art, science, and community behind the Horticulture Center (opens the original)
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Spanning 23 acres just north of campus, the Illinois State University Horticulture Center is far more than a scenic retreat. As part of the Department of Agriculture, it functions as a vibrant living laboratory for student learning, research, and community engagement, all under the passionate leadership of Redbird alum and director Jessica Chambers ’03. Chambers visited with Redbird Buzz to highlight the initial concept and growth of the center, new exhibits including The Logarium, connections t
Redbird Buzz: President Aondover Tarhule talks campus projects, student success, and strategic vision (opens the original)
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Editor’s note: This episode was recorded on August 10, 2026, before damaging storms hit campus. As Illinois State University kicks off a new academic year, President Aondover Tarhule visited with Redbird Buzz to discuss the University’s forward momentum, which includes campus milestones, transformative projects, and resources for student success. Dr. Tarhule discusses the opening of Campus East this fall, home to the new College of Engineering. He also talks about how Illinois State is uniquely
Redbird Buzz: Branden Delk welcomes College of Engineering students to Campus East for year two (opens the original)
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A year after welcoming more than 150 students in its inaugural cohort, Illinois State University’s College of Engineering is preparing to launch its second academic year in a brand-new home at Campus East. Director of Student Success and Recruitment Branden Delk joins Redbird Buzz to recap the college’s landmark first year and share how he and his colleagues are creating an inclusive culture that empowers students to thrive. Delk also takes listeners inside the newly renovated Campus East facili
Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86 discusses literacy and living Illinois State’s motto on Redbird Buzz (opens the original)
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For Illinois State alumna Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86, education has always been about opening doors. Inspired by a mother who believed that “reading was freedom,” Ponder-Ballard has dedicated her career to ensuring every student has access to books, opportunity, and the support they need to thrive. A Golden Apple Award winner and the most recent recipient of the ISU Alumni Association’s Maitland Commitment to Education Award, Ponder-Ballard has spent decades serving students in Chicago Public Sch
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