To commemorate Illinois State University’s Sixth annual Thank-a-Donor Days, we are excited to share a series of features highlighting scholarship recipients from a few of the colleges at Illinois State and Redbird Athletics.
Unit: College of Education
Scholarship recipient Rachel Zimmer
Scholarship recipient Rachel Zimmer is a special education major from Orland Park. She is set to graduate in 2027 and received the Hunkler-Stagen Endowed Teaching Scholarship this fall.
Metcalf student Lily Strode wins first place in the National Elks Americanism Essay
On October 6, Thomas Metcalf student Lily Strode was recognized as the National Grand Champion for the 2022-2023 7th Grade Elks Americanism Essay Contest as she read aloud her essay with the theme “What is your American dream?” to her peers and teachers.
Redbird Educator Career Prep Week, October 23-27
The Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, the Office of Sustainability, and Career Services are partnering to kick-off the inaugural Educator Career Prep Week from October 23-27.
Racing Redbirds: Sibling duo pushes 150 mph in Mustang dragster
For siblings Dominik and Danielle Post, driving fast—really fast—is a family tradition.
Last chance to attend fall career fairs
If you are Redbird student or alum seeking career opportunities or to connect with other professionals in your field, don’t miss out on the last few career fairs this fall.
Campus hero: Kim Fisher
Redbird Impact named Kim Fisher the fall 2023 Campus Hero for her work as technology expert and a passionate advocate for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Fisher has worked in public school systems as an inclusion specialist, a learning behavior specialist, and as an assistive technology consultant.
College of Education receives a grant of over $440,000 to support first-year teacher education students
The College of Education (COE) at Illinois State University received a grant of just over $440,000 from the Illinois State Board of Education to build the Redbird Educator Scholars Program.
College of Education announces Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct four alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 13 during the University’s 2023 Homecoming celebration. One Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event. Hall of Fame Kim Carthans, Normal, IL, ‘94, M.S. ‘99 earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary
Fundraising campaign supports Redbird educators in the classroom
Help the Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence support Redbird Educators in the classrtoom.