After more than a year of bringing the community experience virtually to Illinois State University students and faculty, the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE), is transitioning back to in-person programming.
Unit: College of Education
Alum and Bloomington 87 superintendent Barry Reilly to retire in 2022
Dr. Barry Reilly earned three degrees from Illinois State over his career and has served District 87 for over 30 years as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent.
Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center welcomes new director
Dr. Monica Noraian ‘07 was named the acting director of the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center.
Coronavirus Update, July 28, 2021: New face covering, vaccine, and testing requirements
The University has implemented new face covering, vaccine, and testing requirements.
Energy, dedication, and family fuel this McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship recipient’s desire to serve
At just 18, Austin Feaman doesn’t have much memory of a time in his young life when he wasn’t pitching in to help others. He said it was as if his mother, Jennifer, “planted a seed” that helped determine who he would grow up to be.
Departments can register activities for Family Weekend
Academic and campus departments are invited to participate in Family Weekend on October 1-3.
Serving since 1966: EAF’s ‘Dr. Marcia’ Escott Hickrod retires
When Dr. Marcia Hickrod looks back on her five-decade-plus career at Illinois State, one gig stands above the rest.
Illinois National Board Certified Teacher and candidate win Golden Apple Awards
Maddi Bodine, a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and Zebulon “Zeb” Holder, NBCT candidate, were named 2021 Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching winners. They are among 10 Illinois teachers chosen for this honor. This year, the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching winners were selected from over 708 nominees from all across the state—a new record for Illinois.
Mark your calendar for the fall career fairs
Save the date for the upcoming fall career fairs.
Learn local, teach local
llinois faces a dire teacher shortage with 4,500 open education positions across the state. Your Redbirds are rising to meet the challenge.