CAST 2024 Hall of Fame inductees announced

Turner Hall

The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to recognize some of its most successful alumni through the annual CAST Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Golden contributions: Former Redbirds made Olympic history

Cathy Boswell holds a gold medal while wearing a "USA" jacket.

More than a dozen Redbirds have represented Illinois State University at the Olympic games dating back to 1936, from Doug Collins to Charlotte Lewis. Historian Tom Emery profiles two athletes and a coach who made history at the Olympics: Tidye Ann Pickett, Dr. Nell Jackson, and Cathy Boswell ’83.

The PodCAST: A conversation with Michelle Kirk, kinesiology and recreation alum

Michelle Kirk, a recreation and park administration alum from the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, and the Senior Director of Integrated Marketing for the Country Music Association.

The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Michelle Kirk. Michelle is a recreation and park administration alum from the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, and currently serves as the Senior Director of Integrated Marketing for the Country Music Association.