Illinois State University

Established

1857

Location

Normal, IL

Nickname

Redbirds

Illinois State University

About

Founded as Illinois State Normal University, the school is recognized for being one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US. It is the oldest public university in Illinois.

Trivia

The nickname of Redbirds is a reference to the Illinois state bird being the cardinal. Their mascot is named Reggie Redbird.

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