The therapeutic recreation program (TR) in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation is proud to announce the most recent passing rates for Illinois State students taking the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam were nearly 92 percent, compared with the national rate of 85.3 percent.
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School of Information Technology faculty, students host Central Illinois High School Cybersecurity Defense Competition
Several faculty and student volunteers in the School of Information Technology (IT) collaborated with industry professionals to host this year’s high school cybersecurity defense competition, a collaborative event that benefits all participants involved.
Recap: CAST’s 2021 Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology recently hosted a successful week of virtual and in-person events celebrating advancements in the field of science and technology, and students and professionals who make everything possible.
Therapeutic recreation students across the state come together for summit, hosted by Illinois State
The collaborative event was hosted by Illinois State TR students (in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation) and allowed everyone in attendance to participate as both audience members and presenters, in sessions with panel discussions and presentations on various topics.
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences RSOs keep alumni and current members connected through virtual speaking opportunities
Registered student organizations (RSO) across campus have been working hard to give their students plenty of learning and social opportunities, despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
School of Information Technology’s Dr. Shaoen Wu collaborates with OSF HealthCare for impactful work
Dr. Shaoen Wu, State Farm Endowed Chair in the School of Information Technology, has joined OSF Healthcare and additional partners to work on a project that provides a major impact on communities across the state of Illinois.
Criminal Justice Sciences graduate student set to pursue his doctoral degree next fall
Graduate student Jacob Foster is not quite ready to end his academic career when he graduates with his master’s degree in criminal justice sciences this spring.
CAST in the classroom: Fashion design students exposed to diverse voices in the industry
Instructional assistant professor Bert Marckwardt is working hard to make sure that students enrolled in his fashion courses are gaining the best experience possible this year.
CAST alumni profiles: Jennifer (Soderholm) Ahrens ’85
It’s no doubt that Criminal Justice Sciences alum Jennifer Ahrens ’85 has a passion for helping others.
CAST alumni profiles: Lisa Harvey ’92
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Harvey ’92 has too many memories to count when it comes to her time at Illinois State—time that she still values to this day.