Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will host its Academy of Achievement induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, in the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club at Hancock Stadium. The event is free and open to the campus community, with a coffee reception from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and the ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The Academy of Achievement brings together CAST alumni who are leaders in their fields and who, through their work, serve as an inspiration to others pursuing similar career paths. Academy inductees represent the different departments and schools within CAST.

Full biographies of this year’s inductees can be found on the CAST website.

2024 CAST Academy of Achievement inductees

  • Agriculture—Jennifer Webb ’14
  • Criminal Justice Sciences—Maria Stone, M.S. ’06
  • Family and Consumer Sciences—Darryl Wilkinson ’07
  • Health Sciences—Courtney Gordon ’14
  • Information Technology—Rachel Lockett ’15
  • Kinesiology and Recreation—Michael Brant ’08, M.S. ’10
  • Technology—Ryan Hollister ’08

Visit CAST’s website for more information about the Academy of Achievement and other events taking place during Science and Technology Week.

Requests for accommodations for the event can be made by contacting Michelle Kadede.