A Presidential Scholar in Peru

Mary Doro participated in Honors Travel.

Mary Doro has enjoyed her well-rounded experience at Illinois State, both on campus and beyond. Doro, a senior Presidential Scholar and special education major, has studied abroad three times, and Honors Travel to Peru over winter break was her first study abroad experience.

Video: Crystal Rodriguez, scholarship recipient

Crystal Rodriguez, deaf education major

Crystal Rodriguez was inspired to study deaf education because of her two older siblings who both have special needs. Earning the Evelyn J. Rex Scholarship in the College of Education helped her financially and also motivated Rodriguez. “Knowing that someone chose to give me this money coming into ISU has made me want to be

Teaching Initiative Awards announced

image of the ISU seal

Anna Arias, Tara Kaczorowski, Grace Kang, Tina Thompson, and Lisa Vinney will be honored with Teaching Initiative Awards at the annual Founders Day Convocation.

Mentor collaboration leads to inclusive student performance

Jim McGuire on stage

Mentorship facilitates success across many career fields, but its value is especially evident in teaching. The Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline’s Induction and Mentoring program pairs recent Illinois State graduates with experienced teachers at their schools for on-the-job training. This spring, one mentorship pair completed a particularly memorable performing arts project with students at Southside Occupational