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Unit: Graduate School
Alumni, employers mark their calendars for fall career fairs
Save the date for the upcoming fall career fairs.
Meet a fellow #GradBird in criminal justice sciences – Bothwell Piason
The master’s in criminal justice sciences program at Illinois State has given students many real-world, hands-on experiences. For Bothwell Piason, a graduate student within the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, becoming a #GradBird has allowed him to explore more opportunities within his research in the criminal justice field.
Spring Commencement 2022 recap: Your best photos, tweets, posts
Redbirds shared their spring commencement experiences on social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s roundup of some of the best tweets, Instagram posts, and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our new graduating class.
2022 Clarence W. Sorensen Distinguished Dissertation Award winner
The winner of the 2022 Clarence W. Sorensen Distinguished Dissertation Award is Dr. Maggie DeMaegd Ph.D. ’21, who earned her doctorate in the College of Applied Science, School of Biological Sciences.
Graduating Redbirds: Graduate student helps visually impaired children through early intervention program
Illinois State graduate student Colleen Kickbush is fond of a line from the late Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame.
Learning and leading: Student Affairs prepared Dr. J. Michael Durnil to become a national advocate
Dr. J. Michael Durnil ’83, M.S. ’84, was surprised by the response to The E.W. Scripps Company announcing he would serve as the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last spring. He was soon interviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on National Public Radio.
Illinois State student Dorothy Stone receives Fulbright to Cambodia
Dorothy Stone, graduate student in English, has received a prestigious Fulbright to study in Cambodia in 2022-2023.
Career assistance available for graduating Redbirds and alumni
Discover how Career Services can assist you after graduation and beyond.
The Future of Illinois State University International Engagement
The final event in the Illinois State University Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will be April 20 with a presentation by Illinois State University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Aondover Tarhule.
