ISU team selected to participate in prestigious professional development program

Dr Gina Hunter, Brenna Long, and Tara Geyer

An Illinois State University team led by Dr. Gina Hunter, alongside undergraduate students Brenna Long and Tara Geyer, has earned the prestigious honor of participating in the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) 2024-25 professional development program titled Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program.

Career tips for graduating Redbirds

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Whether you’re starting a new job, about to enter graduate school, or still deciding what’s next, these tips from Career Services can help you as a new alum.

Fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant Winners Announced

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The Office of Student Research (OSR) at Illinois State University announces the winners of the fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants. These small grants provide funding to support student research, scholarly inquiry, and innovation at Illinois State.

Pekin PDS program cultivates powerful professional learning 

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The Professional Development Schools (PDS) program offers student teachers a unique opportunity to experience a full year at one placement. The Pekin PDS site specifically has a 25-year history of welcoming interns into their community and sharing their commitment to professional learning.