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Giving News

Two men pose in front of a military jeep, tank, and missiles in a museum. The older man on the left sits in a wheelchair wearing and blue and white striped polo shirt, yellow jacket, and Air Force Veteran hat. The younger man on the right, wearing a blue and purple striped button down shirt, khaki pants, and glasses, kneels with his arm around the shoulders of the other man.

‘Teacher of teachers’ Dr. Normand Madore leaves lasting legacy helping students in their pursuit of a career in education

As his life was coming to a close, Dr. Normand Madore shared with his only child that he wanted to [...]

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Class notes: Spring 2025

Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the spring 2025 alumni magazine [...]

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Thanks to you: Bone Scholar strives to make a difference

Receiving the Robert G. Bone Scholarship allowed Gabriela Ledesma to pursue her passions at [...]

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Philanthropy awards presented at third annual Gratitude Gala

Illinois State hosted its third annual Gratitude Gala on March 29 to honor donors from the [...]