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Summer 2024 Champaign Freedom School Kicks Off

by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office) / Jun 10, 2024, 7:45 AM

Everybody say READ ALOUD ...

Daily Harambee is underway for students again this summer in Champaign. The Ujima Freedom School kicked off its six-week program on June 10 at Dr. Howard Elementary School in Champaign.

Ronald Rochon Named President at Cal State Fullerton

by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office) / May 28, 2024, 5:15 AM

Ronald S. Rochon, Ph.D. ’97 EPS, has been appointed president by the California State University Board of Trustees at their May 22 meeting. Rochon comes to CSUF from the University of Southern Indiana. 

Emerging Community College Leaders Engage at Second Illinois Community College Leadership Institute

by occrl@illinois.edu (Office of Community College Research and Leadership) / May 28, 2024, 5:30 AM

What started as a popular institute for community college leaders in Iowa is now gaining traction in the Land of Lincoln. The Illinois Community College Leadership Institute, an event co-sponsored by the Office of Community College Research and Leadership and the Illinois Community College Board, took place in May for the second year in a row.

EPOL Doctoral Student Shares Thoughts on History of HBCCs

by occrl@illinois.edu (Office of Community College Research and Leadership) / May 24, 2024, 4:15 AM

H.M. Kuneyl, a third-year doctoral student in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, recently shared her thoughts in an Open Campus article about the distinct but incomplete history of historically black community colleges (HBCCs), institutions she focuses on in her research. Kuneyl is a research assistant at the Office of Community College Research and Leadership.

Two Alumni Named CUSF Shining Stars for 2024

by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office) / May 7, 2024, 5:45 AM

Sarah Iehl of Dr. Howard Elementary and Kara Whiteley of Champaign Central High School were among nine teachers recognized by the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation for their outstanding work in the classroom in 2024.

Ransom Named HRI Summer Faculty Fellow

by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office) / Apr 30, 2024, 8:15 AM

Kimberly Ransom, assistant professor EPOL, is one of 10 members of the fellowship that is designed to help faculty maximize the summer in service of their professional development.