According to Janet and Russell Bedford, scholarships had been critical to their ability to pursue their degrees and essential to their success in their professions. Now they desire to help students today to attain their educational goals.
Tag: Eminence
A passion for education: Get to know Lynda Irvin
Having been the recipient of several scholarships, including the Hubbard Hickrod Scholarship in the College of Education, Irvin strongly felt the need to give back to the institution she loves the most.
Be the change! Alum Jeffrey Waple’s story
Jeffrey Waple is the vice chancellor for student affairs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He has expanded the recreation center, built new turf fields for intramurals, and created the first-ever center for diversity and inclusion.
Legend: The story of Distinguished Professor Paul Baker
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Baker is willing to go the extra mile, challenge the status quo, and lead by example.
Spotlight on principal preparation at Illinois State
In times that demand higher education institutions to be more aggressive and develop principals qualified to meet the complex environment, the principal preparation program at Illinois State University has risen to this challenge.
EAF doctoral students reflect on professional development opportunity
Doctoral students Lauren O’Donnell and Carmen Bergman attended the The Carnegie Project for Education Doctorate (CPED) Convening—Evidence of Impact: Measuring Change and Changing our Measures at Florida State University.
EAF rolls out the red carpet for educators
he closing remarks of the 2019 EAF on the Red Carpet Gala were delivered by emcee Andrew Wise ’95, Ph.D. ’08. The Olympia School District superintendent shared an undeniable truth in P-20 education to an audience of over 200 educators.