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- 2026 U.S. News and World Report

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Dr. Diane Rutledge

In memory: Dr. Diane Rutledge, school and district leadership champion

The Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP) at Illinois State University remembers Dr. Diane Rutledge, a longtime Illinois education leader, collaborator, and advocate whose work helped shape school and district leadership policy and practice across the state. 

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Julia Stephens

Our Newest Redbirds: Best Buddies program inspires Normal ‘townie’ to pursue special education
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From play to purpose: How Metcalf’s Makerspace is shaping tomorrow’s innovators
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Illinois State faculty earn promotion and tenure
Sep2

Part-time Job Fair

9/2/26 at 2:00 PMBone Student Center
Sep4

Conversations Café

9/4/26 at 12:00 PMOffice of International Engagement Lobby, Fell Hall, Second Floor
Sep9

Headshots and Handshakes

9/9/26 at 12:30 PMBone Student Center

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