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Make a lasting impact by mentoring a Redbird student

Career Services invites you to join the Alumni Mentor Network, where your experience becomes a powerful tool for student success. 
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Illinois State University to Celebrate International Education Week 2025 

Illinois State University will observe International Education Week (IEW) during the first week of November 2025. 
The Educator Alumni Mentorship Program hosts 42 education students and alumni mentors.

The College of Education’s Statewide Standard: Stories from your alma mater

Throughout this year, our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors have consistently united to continue our legacy of preparing outstanding teachers and education leaders. 
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The College of Education at Illinois State announces alumni award winners

The College of Education (COE) at Illinois State University will host its annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on October 17, 2025. Five alumni will be inducted into the College of Education Hall of Fame, two will receive the Legacy Award, and two will be recognized as Outstanding Young Alumni. 
Daniela Martinez and Asiah Claiborne

Foraging for experience: Redbird CSPA student helps recruit largest freshman class for UT-Dallas

Redbird Daniela Martinez teamed up with an Illinois State alum to help bring the largest freshmen class to the University of Texas-Dallas.  
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This month in Illinois State University history: September

From the origins of Redbird volleyball to the launch of the University’s Department of Special Education, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. 
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Homecoming 2025 alumni marshals raise the banner 

Honored to help lead this year’s Homecoming parade, Glenna (Marker) Adams ’72, M.S.E. ‘75, and Mike Schermer ’73, M.S.E. ’78, have been named the Homecoming 2025 alumni marshals, united by their lasting passion for Illinois State University.  
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TCH graduate Bonnie Pollock receives Milken Educator Award, the ‘Oscar of Teaching’

Alumna Bonnie Pollock received a Milken Educator Award, given to early- to mid-career teachers for their achievements and potential. 

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