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  The Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies (IES) in the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) at Illinois State University received a significant vote of confidence in the form of a recent $55,000 grant from the Coleman Foundation, Inc.  Since 1981, the Coleman Foundation, Inc.  has invested more than $44 million to promote entrepreneurship as

  The University Sales Education Foundation has announced it’s choices for the Top University Sales Education Programs of 2009. The Professional Sales Institute – College of Business had the honor of beginning recognized as one of these top programs. To create this list, The University Sales Education Foundation (USEF) reviewed university programs that focus on

  The Illinois State iTunes U site has been officially added to the iTunes Store. There is a fairly rigorous approval process prior to being accepted by Apple into the Store, and the University is now among the select group of colleges and universities listed on the iTunes U tab of the iTunes Store.This inclusion

  For the sixth straight time, Illinois State is ranked as one of 100 best values in public colleges in the country according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. “Illinois State University has once again proven to be a high quality academic institution at an affordable price,” said President Al Bowman. “Our students, faculty and staff

By Lauren Huffman (October 16, 2010) On the 90th Illinois State University Homecoming celebration, the College of Education held an induction ceremony for the 16th group of alumni Hall of Fame honorees. Dean Deborah Curtis welcomed the group of students, faculty, staff, faculty emeriti, and friends of the college to the ceremony. She then introduced

The National Council on Teacher Quality ratings report referred to below was described in the Chicago Tribune Report: Many Illinois colleges don’t prepare teachers for the classroom.   OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2010 This statement is written on behalf of the Illinois institutions of higher education that prepare educators and the organizations

By Lauren Huffman (November 16, 2010) The first-ever T21 Conference provided students with tutorials and demonstrations of new technologies that they may integrate into the classroom to enhance learning. A notable estimated attendance of 235 people proved that the event was a huge success, and that students are eager to learn new technologies to enhance

Welcome to this issue of our Illinois State UniversityStatewide Standard. This particular issue will likely become oneofmy favorite issues for one very special reason: the partnerships theme touches upon one ofour most significant college initiatives. Partnerships withPre-kindergarten through grade twelve (PK-12) schools,community development agencies, corporate associations,international connections, and a wide array of other partnership models

  Illinois State University President Al Bowman has appointed Victor Devinatz, Management and Quantitative Methods as Distinguished Professor at Illinois State. The Distinguished Professor designation honors faculty members of distinction who have demonstrated to the broader community that excellence is the foundation of the University.  Among the criteria for appointment are achieving national recognition for

    Senior-level executives at top corporations, highly successful entrepreneurs and one of America’s top-rated financial advisors are among the 2009-2010 College of Business Hall of Fame honorees at Illinois State University.   Their success stories and achievements bring prestige to the Illinois State University College of Business brand and add value to our programs