Capoeira workshop, November 1

People performing Capoeira

Capoeria is an Afro-Brazilian art form that encompasses folkloric traditions, oral history, dance, and song into a martial art. It has a long history that dates back to the beginning of the 16th century.

Our newest Redbirds: Twins transfer to ISU together

Twins Miriam and Mayra Maldonado on the campus of Illinois State

Miriam and Mayra Maldonado are identical twins with nearly identical backgrounds. The two attended the same schools, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and achieved the same levels of academic excellence. Now, they have transferred to Illinois State to study to become teachers.

Fighting at the margins

Alum Daniel Jackson works with a student on a literacy lesson.

Redbird teacher preparation strives to adapt, improve practices surrounding the needs of diverse learners.