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Foraging for experience: Redbird graduate student scores internship through CSPA network

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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TCH alumna Niayr Maines awarded Springfield Public Schools Employee of the Month

Amidst the inevitable uncertainties of being a first-year teacher, Niayr Maines ‘21 was awarded Springfield Public Schools Employee of the Month, affirming her role as a dedicated, purposeful, and empathetic educator.

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TCH Quackademics wraps up with a feathered finish

The end of the school year also concluded the School of Teaching and Learning’s first annual TCH Quackademics campaign. The grand finale for the engaging undertaking included online duck races for the participants and a pizza party for the winning duck’s class.

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Things that make us #RedbirdProud: Summer 2025

Here are some of the University's top stories, which appeared in the summer 2025 edition of State magazine.

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