As we wrap up the 2021-2022 academic year, I want to offer my deepest gratitude for the excellent work of our faculty, staff, and faculty associates throughout the College and the Lab Schools.

A little over a year into her tenure at the College of Education (COE), Dr. Dakesa Piña is loving her role working with faculty, staff, faculty associates, and students in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts in the COE.

The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) hosted a Research Celebration in early April that brought together over 100 people to present, discuss and learn about current education research projects.

Illinois State graduate student Colleen Kickbush is fond of a line from the late Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame.

Kimberly Ward’s ’10 connection to Illinois State was obvious on her first day as a full-time staffer in the College of Education’s Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF).

After 22 years of outstanding leadership at Illinois State, Professor Phyllis McCluskey-Titus is stepping down as the co-coordinator of the College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) program.

Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.

It’s the end of an era for the Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP). Co-directors Erika Hunt, M.S. ‘00 and Lisa Hood have collectively worked for the center for 36 years.

When Cory Culbertson, M.S. ’03, first started teaching at University High School (U-High) in 2001, technology courses had a very traditional vocational focus.