With the University focus solely on training teachers for decades, the earliest alumni found themselves leading students in one-room schoolhouse settings.
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Marketing students play name game for Uptown Station project
The Uptown Station work began with a request from Town of Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Town Manager Mark Peterson. They enlisted the marketing class to study the need to rename the proposed multimodal transportation center.
College of Education Development update
The College of Education continued its excellent track record for securing external support for faculty research, receiving more than $11.3 million in grants and contracts for FY12.
AP Spanish course puts Laboratory Schools on cutting edge
The College of Education would not be able to prepare the highest quality teacher candidates without the integrated support of its Laboratory Schools.
Field-based program prepares special education majors
Student teaching is integral to the preparation of teacher candidates, but it is no secret that it can be an overwhelming experience.
Educational technologies impacting curriculum in profound ways
In both teacher preparation institutions and in partner schools, educational technologies are impacting the curriculum in profound ways.
Friend of the Arts: Hot Jazz on a Cool Night
Friday, January 25, saw the second Friends of the Arts’ Hot Jazz on a Cool Night social event at University Galleries.
Loyalty Circle: Year after year, attorney alum gives back
From those who created the Presidential and Bone scholarships, to the legal legends that stoked his passion for the law, Scott Kording benefitted from Illinois State alumni who had the foresight to give back.
Binning from Small Business Development Center receives certification
Elizabeth Binning, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Illinois State, was recently certified as a Certified Global Business Professional.
Celebrate Alumni Association’s 150th at Founders Day
The Founders Day celebration Thursday, February 21, will be even bigger this year as the Illinois State University Alumni Association launches its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary.