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Collecting experiences abroad
Unit: College of Education
Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student realizes her true purpose in deaf education
Before transferring to Illinois State, Lexi Turner was an art major hoping to pursue a career teaching art. Then Turner realized her true purpose in life: She wanted to teach deaf children and help them to communicate.
Inspiring global citizens in higher education: EAF alum Dr. Lauren Nehlsen
Dr. Lauren Nehlsen’s passion for travel is topped only by her desire to help others enrich their lives through worldly adventures.
Connecting with community, in-person and virtually: STEP-UP Service-Learning Summer 2021
For four weeks in July, 11 Illinois State University College of Education students participated in the National Center for Urban Education’s (NCUE) Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation (STEP-UP) program.
National Center for Urban Education takes on workshop series for educators starting with Restorative Practices
The goal of the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is to continue Illinois State University’s rich history of teacher education through a focus on social justice and community-based partnerships.
Innovative Network of Urban Special Education faculty spend a week immersed in Chicago communities
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.
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.
