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 University Provost Aondover Tarhule has announced the appointment of Francis Ebenezer Godwyll as dean of the College of Education, effective June 1.
Chris Turner received an Undergraduate Student Research Program grant for his research project that studied whether bringing theatrical elements to a math classroom would help student learning.
The National Science Foundation awarded Illinois State University more than $1.3 million to inspire urban Chicago high school students with an innovative after-school program.
In celebration of Bilingual Advocacy Week, a talk by Dr. Kim Potowski will explore “Spanish in the U.S.: Myths and Realities” at 7 p.m. April 14, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
To get ready for #RedbirdImpact Month this June, we’re celebrating Redbird alumni who have made it their mission to give back.
The April 6 session of the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series will highlight Management Development International.
Advanced registration is required to receive the webinar link.
Jon Fulton, a member of the Gamma Phi Circus, is a co-act captain for the clown act, one of the heads of the publicity committee, and the president of the nation’s oldest collegiate circus. Follow Fulton through a day in his life.
The March 30 session of the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Dr. Lea Cline, Dr. Erin Mikulec, and Mr. Jason Reblando presenting “Focus on Fulbright.” Advanced registration is required.
Dr. Justin Antos, Amber George, and Kimberly Radostits, all National Board Certified Teachers, and Ashley Kannan, National Board Candidate, were all named 2022 Regional Teachers of the Year. They are among the 10 finalists for the ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) Illinois State Teacher of the Year Award.
