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Birds Give Back for School of Communication
Topic: Alumni
Alum Brian Little honored with Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award
Brian Little was honored with the Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award.
Dr. Sarah Gerson ’06 shares findings from doll play research on Redbird Buzz
Dr. Sarah Gerson ’06 is a a developmental psychologist at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales and joins Redbird Buzz to discuss her career and research.
Inaugural philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala
On March 25 at its inaugural Gratitude Gala for donors in the 1857 Society, Illinois State University presented three awards to recognize donors’ outstanding philanthropic achievement.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Rachel Lockett, information technology alumna
This episode of The PodCAST features a conversation with Rachel Lockett, an information technology alumna who currently serves as chief information officer for Pohlad Companies.
College of Education announces Teacher of the Year Awards
The College of Education at Illinois State University will host the first annual Illinois State University Teacher of the Year awards program on Friday, April 14. Fifteen semi-finalists will be recognized in three categories: Teacher of the Year, Legacy Teacher Award, and Laboratory Schools Teacher of the Year. The winner in each category will be announced during the event.
From Nashville to LA: School of Communication alumna Allie Keck ’16 competes on NBC’s The Voice
Allie Keck ’16 saw her life going in one of two directions last year. She expected to be waiting tables or performing on NBC’s 23rd season of The Voice.
Balancing act: WKCFA alum Francois Battiste ’99 finds balance between family, career
Accomplished actor of stage and screen Francois Battiste ’99 has found a balance between his career and his family.
Reuse and recharge: Alum investigates the power of lithium-ion battery recycling
As electric vehicles powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries become increasingly common on U.S. roadways, Dr. Jessica Durham Macholz ’10, M.S. ’12, is working to expand recycling opportunities for batteries at the end of their usable journeys.
International Seminar Series event to focus on labor and human rights, March 29
The next event in the spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.
