While thousands of talented individuals have graduated from Illinois State University, only a handful have had the kind of dynamic and lasting impact on others as Jim Tyree ’78, M.B.A. ’80. A member of the College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame, Tyree’s death from stomach cancer at age 53 has resulted in a wave
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COB ranked among top 100 schools
BusinessWeek magazine has again ranked Illinois State University’s College of Business among the top 100 undergraduate business schools nationwide. Illinois State placed 93rd out of all public and private universities and 46th among public undergraduate business programs in BusinessWeek’s Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2011 rankings. This marks the fourth year out of the last five
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The College of Applied Science and Technology invites alumni to the 11th Annual Science & Technology Week April 18-21. Speakers during the week will focus on global issues addressing disciplines found within the college. Visit www.cast.IllinoisState.edu for more information. 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 18 Bone Student Center Old Main Room Crop Protection Research Institute Director
Illinois State University Nursing Graduates achieve 97 percent pass rate on Licensure Exam
Graduates of Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University achieved a 97 percent pass rate on the national nursing licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) on the first try in 2010, exceeding the national and state averages by 10 and 9 percentage points respectively. Last year the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) raised the
Gary Gemberling ’63 talks about business success
Fighter pilot, CIA operative and serial entrepreneur Gary Gemberling ’63 says one key to business success isn’t avoiding risks, it’s knowing how to evaluate them
Register now for the April 28th COBAN professional development seminar and networking event at Hotel 71 in Chicago
Two of the most powerful ways to build long-term career success are professional development and networking. As an Illinois State University College of Business graduate you can do both. Join us on Thursday, April 28, at Hotel 71 in Chicago for “Understanding and Harnessing the Power of the Social Media Landscape for Yourself and Your
Winning with Integrity—The Importance of Principles in Achieving Success
Dave Magers ’77, M.B.A. ’86, executive vice president and chief financial officer of COUNTRY Financial, will present “Winning with Integrity—The Importance of Principles in Achieving Success” a free public presentation in Braden Auditorium on Wednesday, March 30th. David Magers has been executive vice president and chief financial officer of COUNTRY Financial since 2003 where he
College of Business prepares for Business Week 2011
The College of Business welcomes nearly 60 employers and 24 alumni and Hall of Fame inductees to Illinois State University as they share specialized expertise and explore cutting-edge developments with students during Business Week 2011. From the keynote address to networking, business etiquette and leadership to goal setting and effective interviewing, you will gain many
Two Metcalf students participate in Braille Challenge
Thomas Metcalf School students Ethan and Autumn participated in the Braille Challenge in Chicago on Saturday, March 5.
A Reexamination of Gender-Based Attitudes Toward Group Projects
Authored by Dr. James Wolf and published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, Vol. 27, the work scrutinizes the popular idea that women have a universal preference for collaborative work. This work indicates that an individual’s penchant for group work is related more to confidence, not gender. The article may be found here: