The School of Teaching and Learning is proud to announce that Associate Professor Dr. Anna Smith’s co-authored article “Tinkering toward teacher learning: A case for critical playful literacies in teacher education” has been selected as the Emerald Literati Awards 2024 Outstanding Article for the journal English Teaching: Practice & Critique.
Unit: Admissions
Behind the numbers: Jeff Mavros breaks down historic incoming class on Redbird Buzz
Jeff Mavros, M.S. ’06, executive director of Admissions and recruitment marketing, joins Redbird Buzz to discuss Illinois State University’s historic incoming class for fall 2024, which is the University’s largest and most diverse in school history.
Our Newest Redbirds: First-gen psychology major pursues passion for philanthropy
A TikTok video and a gut feeling set incoming freshman Maira Arshad on a path toward attending Illinois State University to pursue a degree in psychology and a passion for helping others.
Our Newest Redbirds: Business education major draws inspiration from his family, aims to be a teacher and entrepreneur
Growing up, incoming freshman Josh Ortiz didn’t have to look far to find a role model. His mother, Montserrat Cervantes, was right there showing him the way.
Our Newest Redbirds: Early childhood education major strives to be a ‘positive light’ in the classroom
Incoming freshman Summer Fields will study early childhood education at Illinois State University. She carries with her four years of experience helping preschoolers prepare for grade school, and the rest of their lives.
Our Newest Redbirds: Film fascination drives the plot of incoming student’s college journey
Eddy Finch is one of Illinois State University’s newest Redbirds.
Our Newest Redbirds: Nursing student decides she can still go far at her hometown university
Mallory Witzemann grew up in Normal, so when it came time to pick a college she was set—like a lot of her contemporaries—on going to a school many miles from home. Illinois State University was not on the short list for this incoming freshman.
Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student cultivates passion for horticulture and civic engagement
The seeds of Clare Montavon’s love of nature are planted deep. It’s no surprise to those who know her best that she is choosing to major in horticulture and landscape management, with a minor in business administration this fall as a junior transfer to Illinois State.
Illinois State again earns PTK Transfer Honor Roll recognition for exceptional support
Illinois State University has once again been recognized on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2023 Transfer Honor Roll. The University is one of just nine schools selected every year of the award’s existence.
10 ways to have fun in Bloomington-Normal during summer 2024
Bloomington-Normal, ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of “Best Small College Towns America,” is heating up with summer events and activities.