Employers are looking to hire people who demonstrate strength in the areas of initiative, professionalism, a strong work ethic, oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration. These are the kind of skills, however, that cannot be learned by simply reading a textbook or sitting in a classroom. Instead, they require a meaningful, hands-on experience. Jim
Zack Fortsch ’83 is a member of the College of Business Hall of Fame and a tax partner at RSM US LLP (“RSM”), the fifth largest audit, tax, and consulting firm in the United States. Through gifts, commitments, and matching gifts, Fortsch has been responsible for more than $200,000 in donations to the University. Fortsch’s scholarship, the William A. Fortsch Accounting Scholarship provides multi-year scholarships for accounting students. Fortsch’s firm, RSM, has also been a strong supporter of Illinois State students and faculty.
In appreciation for their alma mater and to foster innovation on campus, Steve ’73 and Sharon Hagge ’73 have given a $1 million gift during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
Avimanyu Datta, Ph.D., has been named the new director of the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Rebecca Vondriska discussed her experience with Illinois State University’s Alternative Breaks program, which gives students the opportunity to volunteer their time to enact social change by helping to meet tangible needs in other communities.
Tamra Davis is proud to see many things worth celebrating within the Illinois State University business school.
The transformation of an unfinished basement area into new lab classrooms in the State Farm Hall of Business is a success story, according to Jeff Grabb, College of Business director of technology and building services.
This month, meet eight recent alums and two current students who are working hard to change the world and achieve their dreams.
What’s it like to transfer into the College of Business at Illinois State University?
A team of four Illinois State University students was chosen to compete February 28 through March 2 in the Global Bilingual Sales Competition on the Modesto Maidique Campus of Florida International University in Miami.
