Events

Oct 29, 2026 / Education Building (1310 S. Sixth St., Champaign), Room 22 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 

How can education research contribute to a more just, connected, and flourishing global community? The College of Education at Illinois invites you to the next installment of its Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, "Boldly Education: Leading the Future of Education," featuring Dr. Jerome E. Morris (pictured below), president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The discussion will be moderated by OCCRL Director Lorenzo Baber, professor and interim department head of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership. Reception to follow. Unable to attend in person? Join the livestream. This event is part of the College of Education’s Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, inspired by the college’s 2028 Strategic Vision and its commitment to transformative research, educational equity, and preparing graduates to lead meaningful change. Thank you to our sponsors: College of Education Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Office of Community College Research and Leadership The Forum on Future of Public Education

Oct 29, 2026 / Education Building (1310 S. Sixth St., Champaign), Room 22 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 

How can education research contribute to a more just, connected, and flourishing global community? The College of Education at Illinois invites you to the next installment of its Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, "Boldly Education: Leading the Future of Education," featuring Dr. Jerome E. Morris (pictured below), president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The discussion will be moderated by OCCRL Director Lorenzo Baber, professor and interim department head of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership. Reception to follow. Unable to attend in person? Join the livestream. This event is part of the College of Education’s Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, inspired by the college’s 2028 Strategic Vision and its commitment to transformative research, educational equity, and preparing graduates to lead meaningful change. Thank you to our sponsors: College of Education Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Office of Community College Research and Leadership The Forum on Future of Public Education