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Lisa Burke

Lisa Burke, Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Education

Dr. Burke earned her B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. in Special Education from Northern Illinois University. She received her Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Chicago in special education with a specialization in literacy needs for students with exceptionalities.

Dr. Burke was a special education teacher for 16 years before coming to Elmhurst University in 2001. She has experience working with students from elementary age through high school in a variety of special education service delivery options.

Dr. Burke’s research interests include literacy skill development in students with autism, the inclusion of students with exceptionalities in general education, and compensatory abilities and the use of learning strategies for students with exceptionalities.

May is AAPI Heritage Month! A time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We're proud to honor the voices and traditions that help shape who we are. Student groups like the Asian Club of Elmhurst are hosting events all month long– join in and celebrate with us!

What a day to be a Jay! 🎉 Thanks to our amazing community, we crushed #JayItForward Giving Day raising $231,861.98 from 653 donors and 716 gifts! Your support fuels everything we do, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Here’s to the power of coming together and flying even higher!💙

From solving equations to composing rock soundtracks to preparing for his future classroom, Maddux Masopust ‘26 is doing it all here at Elmhurst! Read his story at elmhurst.edu/Stories 👏

As Easter arrives, we're thinking of our Bluejays who are celebrating both on campus and back home. Here’s to a season of renewal that brings joy, hope, and a well-earned moment to recharge between classes and campus life 🌸🐣✨

Today’s the day, Bluejays! 💙 #JayItForward Giving Day is all about coming together to support what we love most about Elmhurst– our students, our teams, our future. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us fly farther. Let’s show what Bluejay spirit can do!
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With the start of Passover, we are thinking of our Bluejays who are celebrating on campus and at home. Whether you're gathering with family or friends, we hope this season brings connection, reflection and a well-deserved break from the books.

⚾ Recruited for baseball.
💪 Drawn to kinesiology.
🔥 Training like a pro.
Nolan Brozyna ’27 is rounding the bases—and setting big goals on and off the field. Read more about his Bluejay journey and other student stories at elmhurst.edu/Stories 💙

Lucia Zdenahlik ’25 is proof that dedication + opportunity = impact. From sustainability research to a prestigious internship, she’s shaping her future one achievement at a time! Read her and other student stories at elmhurst.edu/Stories 🌱

Did you know we have one of the most sophisticated university-owned studios in Illinois on campus? The Gretsch Recording Studio, housed in the basement of Daniels Hall, gives students real-world experience in both music performance and production 🎛️