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black and white photo of students filling the lower and upper levels of Capen Auditorium at Illinois State

This month in Illinois State University history: May

From a national reputation for preparing teachers to the namesake of Capen Auditorium, Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. 
group photo of the 2026 Commitment to Career Excellence Award recipients with their trophies

Commitment to Career Excellence Awards honor 2026 recipients 

Career Services recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff, alumni and employer partners for their shared effort across campus to prepare Redbirds for successful careers.  
A group of female college students wearing matching blue hoodies stand outdoors near a lake under a red inflatable arch. A person in a white polar bear mascot costume reclines in front of the group. A Special Olympics Illinois sign is visible nearby, indicating participation in a community event.

Where future teachers connect: A look inside Kappa Delta Epsilon

Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE) is an honorary teaching fraternity at Illinois State University that brings together students pursuing careers in education.  
Two smiling young women stand side by side in a colorful middle school classroom, wearing matching light blue T-shirts and staff lanyards. Behind them are neatly organized bookshelves, labeled bins, posters, and a whiteboard displaying a daily schedule. The classroom includes tables and chairs arranged for group work, creating a welcoming and collaborative learning environment.

A full year immersion: How PDS interns master the middle school experience

Interns in the Middle Level Professional Development Schools (PDS) program spend an entire year student teaching at local junior high schools to prepare them for the realities of working with a particularly challenging and rewarding student population. 
Nyle DiMarco uses ASL onstage as he speaks to a crowd at Illinois State University

Deaf activist and model Nyle DiMarco amplifies the power of identity at Cultural Dinner

Nyle DiMarco, a deaf activist, filmmaker, and award-winning model, was the featured guest at the University Housing Services Cultural Dinner on April 15. 

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Part-time Job Fair
Wed, September 2, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bone Student Center, Prairie Room

Fall Internship and Career Fair
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Health and Public Service Career Fair
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