Al Azinger, a professor emeritus of educational administration, has been named acting dean of Illinois State University’s College of Education.
Al Azinger appointed acting dean for College of Education

Al Azinger, a professor emeritus of educational administration, has been named acting dean of Illinois State University’s College of Education.
New Redbird special education alum Maya Lane conquered a challenging major while becoming an advocate for underrepresented P-12 students.
Sandra Osorio put together award-winning research that has been recognized with the AERA’s Critical Perspectives on Early Childhood Education Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Nicholas Hartlep’s new book, Unhooking from Whiteness: Resisting the Esprit de Corps, explores faculty members who challenge whiteness in academia.
The Illinois State University Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP) has been granted a three-year grant to develop a library of early childhood teaching videos by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
Ana Pyper not only graduated from one of the best education programs in the nation, but delivered the type of flawless commencement address only a passionate, talented, and confident new teacher could give.
The Illinois State University community is mourning the loss of Paul Vogt ’65, a prolific researcher, outstanding leader, and fierce advocate for P-12 and higher education. Vogt passed away on Wednesday, April 27.
Illinois State University’s New Teacher Conference, held each summer, is geared toward all education alumni who have completed between one and four semesters of teaching.
Congratulations to these four Redbird alumni who are doing well in their chosen careers.
Jamie Schumacher has made a connection to a place and its people that runs deep like an electric current, which is no small feat in an island nation where electricity can be pretty unreliable.