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Hosted by Illinois State University · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 62 episodes
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Join us for conversations from beyond the quad with Illinois State University Redbirds who are creating buzz—on campus, in the community, and across the globe. Each episode, we speak with Redbirds about their unique stories, journeys, and contributions.
Illinois State University hosts Redbird Buzz, a education show with 62 episodes published.
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 St
Fresh off Illinois State University’s second-ever appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Championship game in January 2026, head coach Brock Spack joins Redbird Buzz ahead of the 2026-27 season. Spack,
For Illinois State University alum 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 ensuri
Illinois State University College of Business alum Brandon Holtz ’10 is a former Redbird men's basketball player who won the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship in September 2025, earning a spot in the 2026 Master’s and the U.
Dr. Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’02, serves as CEO of Heritage Corridor Destinations, where he oversees attractions and programs along Illinois and Michigan Canal towns, the Starved Rock area, and the first 100 mile
Erica Lauren Maholmes, M.F.A. ’22, did not originally envision herself doing behind-the-scenes work in theater, but through her experience in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, s
Dr. Jeri Beggs was named Illinois State University's director of Athletics in March 2025 after serving as the interim AD since May 2023. Beggs is Illinois State's 13th director of Athletics in the NCAA Division I era and
Vivian Kong Doctora ’96 is a community builder who connects people and culture through food. In this episode of Redbird Buzz, Kong Doctora discusses her many entrepreneurial ventures, including a steam bun business (Bao
Ruth Burke, an assistant professor of video in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University, is an interdisciplinary artist who collaborates with animals in her creative practice. In this episode of
Illinois State University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn returns to Redbird Buzz following a semester-long sabbatical spent researching the role of women from Illinois State Normal University in World War I. In this episo
Dr. René Revis Shingles, M.S. ’86, has blazed a trail for women in athletic training. She earned a master's degree from Illinois State University's School of Kinesiology and Recreation and was the 13th Black woman in the
Illinois State University is set to welcome its first cohort of students in the new College of Engineering in fall 2025. As the college prepares to educate the next generation of engineers, Dr. Nesrin Ozalp, the founding
Dr. Mack Wood, Illinois State University's associate director of bands and director of the Big Red Marching Machine, joins Redbird Buzz for a behind-the-scenes look at all things marching band. The Big Red Marching Machi
Ahead of Illinois State University’s LGBTQA+ reunion weekend, Wonsook Kim School of Art alum, drag queen, and entrepreneur Sharon ShareAlike ’94, M.F.A. ’98, joins Redbird Buzz. ShareAlike and the ShareAlike family are h
Quanisha Kumi-Darfour ’06 was named the director of Career Services at Illinois State University in July and has big plans for the department's future and its role in the professional lives of Redbirds of all ages. Kumi-
Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, has a unique approach to teaching his students about history at Le Roy High School. Through his SEAR model, Marcy's lessons employ learning that can be situational, experiential, authentic, and
Dr. Daniel López, Ph.D. ’02, joins Redbird Buzz to share details of his career journey in higher education and how he makes an impact on the lives of students. López is president of Harold Washington College, a community
Longtime Illinois State University sports information director and School of Communication professor Tom Lamonica, M.S. ’88, joins Redbird Buzz ahead of his induction into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall o
Steve Pankow ’11 is the Chicago Bulls’ head equipment manager and team travel coordinator. In this episode of Redbird Buzz, Pankow discusses his career path—from working with the Illinois State University football team a
Jeff Mavros, M.S. ’06, executive director of Admissions and recruitment marketing, joins Redbird Buzz to discuss Illinois State University’s historic incoming class for fall 2024, which is the University’s largest and mo
Branden Delk
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jeri Beggs
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Ruth Burke
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
April Anderson-Zorn
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Mack Wood
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Quanisha Kumi-Darfour
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Daniel López
Harold Washington College
1 appearance on this show
Tom Lamonica
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Steve Pankow
Chicago Bulls
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Mavros
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Ani Yazedjian
Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
David Breen
Special Olympics Illinois
1 appearance on this show
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