Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University

05/14/2026

Congratulations Angel!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Family and Consumer Sciences' academic advisor Jordyn Breast! She is the recipient of ISU's Emerging Leader in Academic Advising Award!

05/11/2026

Graduating Redbird: Nakiya Rice is earning her degree in human development and family Science this May, turning her passion for uplifting and empowering communities. ❤🎓

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Nakiya Rice, a human development and family science major from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, is graduating this May.

05/08/2026

Graduating Redbird: Danielle Beaumont’s journey from foster care to a master's in child Life is a story of resilience, compassion, and purpose. ❤

This May, she graduates from her master's in child life program and is ready to support children and families, turning her own experience into a future of impact. 👏

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Graduating Redbird Danielle Beaumont is all set to graduate with her Master’s in Child Life

05/08/2026

Graduating Redbird: Ellie Popovich is turning her fashion dreams into a global reality. ❤

This May, Ellie graduates with a major in Fashion Design and Merchandising. As the founder of Sequin Magazine, with various internships, and as a volunteer in New York Fashion Week, she has built a strong foundation in the fashion industry. 👏

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Graduating Redbird Ellie Popovich is all set to graduate this May with a degree in fashion design and merchandising.

05/08/2026

Graduating Redbird: Kendall Gerth is earning her Master’s in Child Life this May and is driven by a passion to support children and families through compassionate care.

As she graduates, Kendall hopes to create safe, comforting spaces where children feel understood, empowered, and able to just be kids.

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Master's in child life student, Kendall Gerth from the department of Family and Consumer Sciences is graduating this May.

05/08/2026

Graduating Redbird: Jada Lindsey is earning her Master’s in Family and Consumer Science with a concentration in Child Life this May, transforming her lived experiences into a purpose-driven career supporting children and families.👏

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Jada Lindsey is graduating with a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science with a concentration in Child Life this May.

05/01/2026

Danielle Beaumont’s journey to child life began with her own experiences—and led her to a calling to support children and families through medical challenges. At Illinois State, she’s built that path through leadership, hands-on experiences, and persistence, earning 11 internship interviews after applying to 17 programs. As she prepares to graduate, Beaumont is focused on creating safe, supportive spaces for kids and families when they need it most. » https://go.illinoisstate.edu/3ODDqQg

04/21/2026

Congratulations to instructor Dongniya Xiu! She just won the Constructed Environment International Award for Excellence.

The article, “Multigenerational Living: Designing for Chinese Immigrant Families in the United States,” was selected for the award from among the highest-ranked articles emerging from the peer-review process and according to the selection criteria outlined in the peer-review guidelines.

04/13/2026

Tickets are on sale now, https://www.thecastletheatre.com/shows/illinois-state-fashion-show-kaleidoscope-17-apr

Apr 17, 2026 at The Castle Theatre