The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2023 Homecoming alumni royalty and Reggie’s royalty.
Nominations sought for Homecoming 2023 royalty
Topic: Alumni
Alumni Association meeting set
Alumni are invited to the Alumni Association’s annual meeting on June 24 at 10:45 a.m., in the Old Main Room at the Bone Student Center.
Tejada selected for 2023 MVC Hall of Fame class
Former Illinois State soccer star Rachel Tejada ’15 was selected as one of six inductees into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame class of 2023.
Where are they now?: Jaci McCormack
Illinois State women’s basketball alum Jaci McCormack ’05 is the CEO and co-founder of Rise Above, a Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering Native American youth to lead healthy lives.
Fresh perspective: Ash Ebikhumi gives a voice to current students through his service to Illinois State’s Board of Trustees
One of the newest members of Illinois State’s Board of Trustees is junior political science major Ash Ebikhumi, the latest in a long line of students to serve on the University’s governing body.
Unlocking language: Illinois State’s Deaf education program ensures access to education
Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing are in high demand, and Illinois State University is the only university in Illinois that still has a teacher of Deaf education program, which offers licensure for pre-kindergarten through age 21.
Child’s play: Dr. Sarah Gerson ’06 investigates the science behind children’s social and emotional learning
Illinois State alum and developmental psychologist uses dolls to investigate children’s learning.
Mocktails: Making networking less intimidating for students
A networking is often the catalyst needed to jumpstart a career, but just the thought of going to one is enough to get any college student’s heart pounding. Networking can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
It’s time to come together for #RedbirdImpact Month
This year Redbirds can give their time and treasures to make a #RedbirdImpact to help their communities and Illinois State University.
Technology alum named Technology Education Association of Illinois ‘New’ Middle School Teacher of the Year
Robert Scornavacco ’08 ’14, M.S. ’20, who has earned bachelor’s degrees in industrial computer and tech education and a master’s degree in STEM education from Illinois State University, was recently named the Technology Education Association of Illinois “New” Middle School Teacher of the Year.
