Alumni

Woman wearing a pink sweater and a multicolored lanyard stands outside in a parking lot holding her arms up towards a sign board that reads "Colonies North Elementary School - Congratulations Educator of the Year Ms. Story"

Shaping lives and strengthening communities: Alumna Peris Story awarded Educator of the Year

Alumna Peris Story was recently awarded the 2025-2026 Educator of the Year Award at Colonies North Elementary in Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas, where she teaches second grade.

two people stand next to a cart with pull out drawers, students stand in the background

Expanding access and inclusion: Hagge donation powers new assistive technology at Illinois State

Steve '73 and Sharon '73 Hagge established the Sharon and Steve Hagge Endowment for Innovation in Education at Illinois State University.

Image shows nine award recipients holding their award plaques.

College of Education opens nominations for alumni awards

The College of Education at Illinois State University is now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards.

three people sit at a table and are in conversation

Ribbon cutting celebration set for The Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence

The College of Education will host a ribbon cutting celebration and reception for The Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence on Friday, February 27.

multiple women stand in front of a red backdrop holding award plaques

Celebrate a Redbird Educator!

Nominations are open for the Redbird Educator Teaching Awards which celebrate outstanding PK-12 teachers who are Illinois State alumni and faculty associates at the ISU Laboratory Schools.

One adult male wearing a navy suit and glasses poses outside a high school building with 16 college students wearing name badges around their necks, along with one brown service dog wearing a blue vest.

Partnership with El Paso Gridley High School provides new perspectives for secondary teacher candidates

Fresh energy, diverse perspectives, and extra support—secondary teacher candidates enrolled in TCH 212: The Teaching Profession in Secondary Schools bring this and more to their clinical experiences at El Paso Gridley High School (EPGHS).

Five women and one man stand side by side posing for the camera in an elementary classroom that has different countries' flags decorating the walls

TCH alumni inspire young minds in Talcott Academy’s creative classrooms

In the heart of Chicago’s Talcott Dual Language Fine and Performing Arts Museum Academy, two Illinois State University School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) alumni are transforming education through creativity, culture, and connection.

a red bird wraps its wing around another red bird

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.

Alumni

Classroom Packs

Send a Story

Publications

Stay Connected

Get a Second Degree