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Former youth in care Redbirds create community Alison MyersFebruary 5, 2019

Together Creating Community (TCC) is an Illinois State University group for students who have experienced the child welfare system or are passionate about it.

Macon County community leaders making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families Bryan Barfield and Doris HoustonNovember 14, 2018

On September 14, 2018, community organizers and human service stakeholders from Macon County met to re-establish their community coalition called the Permanency Enhancement Project (PEP) Action…

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Redbird presents research at congressional briefing Emily NafzigerNovember 8, 2018

On July 17, 2018, ISU senior Alison Myers presented before Congress on her research on the expansion of requirements for extended care for foster youth.

Meet new Social Work Professor Amy Wright Anne CookSeptember 26, 2018

Meet Amy Wright, who comes to the School of Social Work as our new faculty member.

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Doris M. Houston named interim director of the School of Social Work Anne CookMay 18, 2018

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Simpson has named Doris M. Houston, Ph.D., as interim director of the School of Social Work at Illinois…

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Incredible journey of ISU Professor Mildred Pratt highlighted in new book, March 29 Rachel HatchMarch 27, 2018

Author of a new book on former Illinois State faculty member Mildred Pratt will give a talk, A Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking to…

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Houston wins David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award Rachel HatchFebruary 15, 2018

Doris Houston is the recipient of the 2017-2018 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.

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A Homecoming tailgate invitation College of Arts and SciencesOctober 13, 2017

Dean Greg Simpson invites all College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to join him for a tailgate prior to…

First Star Academy at Illinois State completes inaugural year Deneca Winfrey AvantSeptember 10, 2017

First Star Academy at Illinois State successfully completed its inaugural year on the campus of Illinois State University. First Star at Illinois State University…

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Center receives $250,000 to help youth in foster care reach college Rachel HatchApril 26, 2017

With grants totaling $250,000 from DCFS and a private donor, Illinois State’s Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies is establishing a First Star Academy…

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