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The Graduate School is proud to announce Meghna Gogoi as its April 2025 GradBird Scholar! Meghna's research focuses on the experiences of couples in interfaith marriages and how they can overcome challenges. Read more about Meghna’s research here: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/04/meet-t…

Our GradBirds made a big impact at the Central States Communication Association Conference! School of Communication graduate students presented research about topics covering health, intercultural, organizational, and interpersonal communication. Here are some of their photos! 🏆

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Thank you to all the friends, family, and supporters who attended our Doctoral Recognition Ceremony last Friday! Before these scholars were hooded over the weekend, we took the opportunity to honor their hard work and commitment to excellence throughout their years of studies.

Hats off to our master’s and doctoral graduates! 🎓 Congratulations to all of our amazing GradBirds who crossed the finish line as they walked across the stage at Commencement! 🎉

Sierra Mack-Erb, a master’s student in anthropology with a focus on applied community and economic development, has been making waves with her research on rural design. Read more about Sierra’s work: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/04/gradua… #gradschool #gradbird #anthropology #illinoisstate

Need some extra writing support this summer? ✍️ The Graduate Writing Center has you covered with two great options! Interested in attending our Summer Hybrid Writing Clusters or One-on-One Consultations? Email Dr. John Hawkins at [email protected] to sign up and get started!

Another semester in the books 📚 Thanks for making it such a memorable one, #GradBirds!

Feeling nervous about your upcoming thesis or dissertation defense? Join us to build your confidence with tips on how to prep, plan, and finish strong. Register for the June 3 session: redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11148640 Register for the June 5 session: redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11148656

Grad school is better when you’re part of a community, just ask the president of the School of Communication Graduate Student Association, Kate Mueller! From game nights to a Halloween murder mystery the group is all about connection, fun, and support.❤️ news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/05/shapin…

#TriviaTuesday! Did you know that ISU alumni John Malkovich has an upcoming movie? It might be too early to buy tickets, but there is a planned release in 2115 for the film 100 Years. The film is being kept in a high-tech safe which will open on the day of the film’s premiere.

Oh, oh, those summer nights (on campus) 🌙

From Dhaka to Normal, Zubayer Khaled, MBA ’24, has had an incredible journey at Illinois State! With a background in pharmacy and a dream of earning a U.S. degree, he found a second home right here at ISU. ❤️ Read more about Zubayer’s story here: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/03/from-d…

Last month, ISU alum Dr. Deborah Brothers was named a 2025 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award winner by the American Association of Community Colleges! 🏆 Read more about Dr. Brothers' award here: bit.ly/4jedWBX #gradschool #english #illinoisstate

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We have astronomically big news from the Department of Physics! The first two grads of ISU’s physics M.S. program, Dany Yaacoub and Andy Santarelli, are headed to top Ph.D. programs! Read more about Dany and Andy’s futures in the world of physics: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/06/off-to…

Congratulations to awesome EAF alum Dr. Rick Pearce on his upcoming retirement! He led several improvements at Heartland Community College during his 13-year tenure, including a huge expansion of programming. #RedbirdProud #Leaderbirds #EdBirds wglt.org/local-news/202…

Congratulations to Ed.D. candidate Munchuree Kaosayapandhu for presenting her research on how international graduate students experience pedagogy at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting! Read more about Munchuree’s experience here: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/06/doctor…

Hey GradBirds, getting ready to submit your thesis or dissertation? Join us Thursday, June 26 at 4:00 pm for a virtual workshop that walks you through every step of submitting to ISU ReD. This session will help you cross that finish line with confidence! redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11150993