When Amaya Sessom found herself in an academic struggle during her freshman year, the easiest path would have been to ignore the seriousness of the situation and quit. But, instead of quitting, she asked for help.
Topic: Student Life
Homegrown programs help Redbirds in academic peril
Transgender students’ struggles on a college campus
College can be challenging for any student in a multitude of ways, but for transgender students it can present additional stressors.
Redbird Esports to move into renovated Bowling & Billiards Center space next fall
Redbird Esports is set to move into a new home next fall.
FBI virtual internships fair was successfully hosted by IT students October 7
On October 7, the School of Information Technology Registered Student Organizations hosted a virtual internship fair with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for summer 2022 recruitment opportunities. Due to COVID restrictions, the FBI (along with many other organizations) was unable to attend the in-person internship fair. The student club leaders identified technology-enabled career fairs as an opportunity to bring these internship prospects to ISU students. The FBI event is the first of what they hope will be many such events.
Day in the life: Big Red Marching Machine drum captain has love for music and math
No two days in Rudy Morr’s life as an Illinois State student look exactly alike. From new class activities to spur-of-the-moment lunch plans, each day is different. One thing that stays constant? Two hours of marching band practice every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Michael D. Schermer Student Leader Excellence Endowment creates student leaders
Michael D. Schermer ’73, M.S. ’78, served as vice president of the student body in 1973. He began working at Illinois State in Student Affairs in 1974, building a 30-year career during which he held multiple positions.
Career Services launches new website strategy
Career Services and Interactive Web and Communications developed a new site that allows Career Services to increase its digital engagement with its constituencies and build its brand as a service provider.
Employer registration opens for the spring career fairs
Register soon as space for our in-person fairs are limited and fill up quickly.
Mark your calendar for the spring career fairs
The dates are set for students and alumni to connect with employers at the 2022 spring career fairs.
Redbird internship springboards into career
Thanks to her confidence and determination, one Redbird not only landed an internship with a top organization but is graduating with a full-time job ahead of her.