Dr. Anna Smith, Associate Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, is recognized as a recipient of the Divergent Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy in a Digital Age. She is being honored for her innovation in research and dedication to both the theoretical and practical study of literacies in digital spaces.
Unit: College of Education
Weiser named interim director of the Graduate School
Craig McLauchlan, associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, has named Dr. S. Gavin Weiser the interim director of the Graduate School effective July 1.
Special Education launches initiative to aid students with extensive support needs
The Special Education Department has launched a campaign with the aim of raising $9,000 for students with extensive support needs.
Career assistance available to graduating Redbirds and alumni
Discover how Career Services can help you as a new alum.
2024 Award Recognition for National Board Certified Teachers and candidates
The National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University has announced the current National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and candidates nominated and who have received recognition for state and national awards.
Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15
Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the Honorary Degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.
Revitalizing the Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center
The Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center is fundraising to continue efforts for supporting students’ knowledge of inclusive classroom practices.
Dr. Natalie Shaheen wins $1.5 million NSF CAREER grant
Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education (SED) is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant of just over $1.5 million.
Research Symposium celebrates ISU’s student scholars
The Illinois State University Research Symposium showcased the scholarship of more than 350 graduate and undergraduate students April 12 in the Bone Student Center.
COE faculty presenting at American Education Research Association Annual Meeting
The College of Education (COE) is proud to support the faculty, faculty associates, graduate students and staff who are presenting their research surrounding education and teacher education at the American Educational Research Association (AERA)’s 2024 Annual Meeting.