In summer 2016, a group called Black Feminist Future began a movement across the country building altars in response to police killings of black women and girls.
Topic: Alumni
Moving the needle: Finding innovative solutions to prepare educators
The fact that the United States is experiencing a national teacher shortage is well documented, and there are many contributing factors, including salary concerns, funding cuts, and attrition due to retirements.
Educational entrepreneur
Special education alum Parker Duwelius ’19 saw an opportunity to create an environment to help others develop deeper relationships with their peers while volunteering in a special needs classroom.
Improve your leadership skills at upcoming webinar
Join Dr. Richard Ringer, director of Illinois State University’s Organizational Leadership Institute, for a free, one-hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m. (CDT), Thursday, June 11.
Journalism alums share experiences covering civil unrest in Minnesota
Ray Richardson ’77 and Jeff Wagner ’09 have told different angles of the ever-evolving story that started with the killing of George Floyd. Wagner has delivered breaking news throughout the last two-and-a-half weeks, even going on Facebook Live during his off days. Richardson has covered the aftermath, noting how many news cameras from around the world he saw at Floyd’s memorial service.
Why I chose ISU for graduate school: Dr. Mark Walcott
A Q&A with Dr. Mark Walcott, a successful alum of the higher education administration Ph.D. program.
‘It has essentially become my full-time job’: One alum’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cathy Ferguson-Allen ’91 was always interested in health and wellness. Initially interested in teaching physical education, she shifted gears upon arrival at Illinois State University.
Community health promotion alum contributes to COVID-19 community efforts
Sidney Saylor ’20 was recently activated in the Illinois Army National Guard, working as a medic in the fight against COVID-19.
Why I chose Illinois State for graduate school: Dr. Gregory Robinson
Alumnus Gregory Robinson shares why Illinois State was the right spot to earn his Ph.D. in higher education administration.
Why I chose ISU for graduate school: Daniel Suda
Alum Daniel Suda shares why Illinois State was the right spot to earn his master’s in College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA).