Steve Vandiver’s favorite part of his job is mentoring the students on the Business Week team. In recognition of his commitment of time, energy and dedication to these students, he was named the 2021 Registered Student Organization Advisor of the Year for Illinois State University.
Tag: College of Business
In today’s media-driven world, college students are bombarded with stereotypes
In today’s media-driven world, college students are bombarded with stereotypes of the “perfect” body style, and as such it can be difficult to foster a healthy self-image.
Personal growth is Tristan Niewöhner’s favorite part of entrepreneurship
Startup founder and author Tristan Niewöhner’s favorite part of entrepreneurship is the personal growth that comes with launching a business.
Students from across campus participate in ICC projects
Growing up in Thailand, graduating MBA student Paii Chaaum saw firsthand how agriculture is “highly dependent on uncontrollable weather.”
Whitcomb welcomed as new COB academic advisor
In her new role as an academic advisor in the College of Business (COB) at Illinois State University, Jennifer Whitcomb hopes to “give students the tools and information they need to make decisions that best suit their personal goals and dreams.” “My goal isn’t to ‘tell’ students all the answers but to assist them in
Participating in ICC Program a Rewarding Journey
For graduate student Clinton Aboagye, participating in Illinois State University’s Innovation Consulting Community (ICC) program was “a really rewarding journey.” Joining other students from across campus who were interested in tackling a real-world problem, the actuarial science master’s student partnered with the local NAACP chapter as a client in order to explore the issue of
COBEC award winners named
The College of Business Executive Council (COBEC) is an organization comprised of the presidents of all registered student organizations (RSOs) recognized by the College of Business (COB). This council serves as the student advisory board to the dean of the college. Each year the college and the COBEC RSO co-sponsor the COB Student Involvement Recognition Ceremony to
Connor named John Robert Gregg Award Winner for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement Of Business Education
During the National Business Education Association Annual Convention, Dr. Tamra Connor was named the 2021 Awardee for the John Robert Gregg Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Business Education.
Anderson recipient of Jack North Leadership Award
For senior advanced marketing analytics major Amanda Anderson, receiving the College of Business’ 2021 Jack North Student Leadership Award is the realization of a goal she set her sophomore year.
Business Week 2020 to 2021
Getting involved with Illinois State University’s Business Week is going to be easier than ever this spring as the 42nd annual event moves to an online format in response to the coronavirus pandemic.