Faculty & Staff in the News

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Graduating Redbirds: Ethan Edwards is leaving Illinois State a more accessible place

A Laboratory Schools alum who will soon become an Illinois State alum, too, has left a legacy at Illinois State.

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Back in action: Innovation hub and incubator project reignited

Illinois State University is revisiting the conversation about an innovation hub and business incubator. The original plans for a physical space were placed on hold in 2022 after a developer decided not to construct a four-story building in Uptown Normal that would have housed the business incubator among other private businesses.

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Collaboration between Srinakharinwirot University and ISU empowers cross-cultural connections

Doctoral students from Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) in Bangkok, Thailand, spent three weeks at Illinois State University attending workshops, exploring campus, and developing research projects.

School of Teaching and Learning welcomes new director

Dr. Erin Mikulec was named the permanent Director of the School of Teaching and Learning (TCH), effective July 1, 2025

Where are they now?: Dave Bentlin

Dave Bentlin ’88 ’93 retired from a 37-year career at Illinois State in 2022 after serving in roles in the Office of the President, Student Affairs, University Advancement, and College of Education.