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Redbird Media Spring 2023: Latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty

Check out the latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty in the spring 2023 edition of Redbird Media.

Illinois Tutoring Initiative: Building a love of learning

A boy and young man sit at a library table with brightly colored worksheets spread out between them. The man gestures with his hands as he explains a literary concept to the boy.

In the spring of 2022, Illinois education agencies launched the Illinois Tutoring Initiative in response to the learning disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. When schools turned to remote learning, it caused many students to fall behind academically and socially. The initiative thoroughly trains tutors to help students across the state in both areas.

Eight receive 2023 Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association recognizes eight individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.

Endless opportunities for LIMITLESS scholars

Illinois State University’s Special Education Interdisciplinary Teaming in Learning Environments of Family Systems (LIMITLESS) grant is halfway through their program and is ready to put their skills into practice.

Graduate students educate, entertain crowd at Three Minute Thesis competition

Biological Sciences doctoral student Sadia Sultana presents at Illinois State University's Three Minute Thesis competition February 23 at the Normal Theater.

Doctoral student Sadia Sultana took the top prize at Illinois State University’s Three Minute Thesis competition February 23 at the Normal Theater.

Meet your 2023 Three Minute Thesis contestants

WGLT General Manager RC McBride served as emcee for the event.

This year, 11 contestants will compete and have the opportunity to share their research with all in attendance. Hear from each contestant and learn more about their research topic, their department support, and the faculty and staff impact that has been made.

Transformational gift from the Wheeler Foundation to support future special educators

Photo of Dr. Francis Godwyll, Dr. Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino, Bob Swires, Wilma Bates, Dr. Stacey Jones Bock

A $924,000 gift from the Wheeler Foundation will support 30 students in the Department of Special Education’s (SED) new Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program over the next two years.

Civic Leadership

Hear about Illinois State University faculty/staff who are living the value of civic engagement through their leadership in community organizations. Changing the lives of others while also changing themselves.

Inspiring an impactful cycle

Lizzy Carroll ’17 hated high school. Her attendance was dismal, and she felt completely unmotivated to try. But then, two educators personally connected with Carroll during her junior year at Carl Sandburg High School in southwest suburban Chicago, and everything changed. “They took a genuine interest in what I liked to do, why I wasn’t

Three Minute Thesis competition, February 23

Normal Theatre, located in Uptown Normal, will again be hosting the Three Minute Thesis Competition.

The annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 23, at the Normal Theater located in Uptown Normal. The event is free and open to the public.