Building a legacy through teaching

Chris Merrill, ACTE National Teacher Educator of the Year finalist

Chris Merrill, technology and engineering education professor at Illinois State has been announced ACTE National Teacher Educator of the Year finalist.

Illinois State alum helps save lives through organ donation

After completing a master’s degree in human development/child life studies at Illinois State, Kim Manning began a career that would require passion, empathy, and commitment. Manning began her career as a family care coordinator in organ procurement in April 2012. She discovered her passion for working with grieving families while serving as a child life