Illinois State University undergraduates who learned new skills through hands-on research projects as part of the Office of Student Research’s FIREbird (Faculty-mentored Independent Research Experiences) summer grant program.
In June 2024, a team of six Illinois State Agriculture and International Business undergraduate students placed first in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association World Conference and Global Student Case Competition in in Almeria, Spain.
The seeds of Clare Montavon’s love of nature are planted deep. It’s no surprise to those who know her best that she is choosing to major in horticulture and landscape management, with a minor in business administration this fall as a junior transfer to Illinois State.
This summer we say goodbye to our iconic Austrian Pine that has been part of the Fell Arboretum since the 1900s. We celebrate the comfort and shade it’s provided to our campus community over the many years.
The Illinois State University Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for this year’s Harvey Woods Scholarship. This scholarship honors Harvey Woods, a former Department of Agriculture chairperson and professor at Illinois State.
From the darkest depths of death and despair, Dr. Theoneste “Theo” Nzaramyimana, M.S. ’17, discovered life in a garden.
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) recently hosted a successful Science and Technology Week.
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Julie Hewitt, an alum of the Department of Agriculture who currently serves as executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.
April is Earth Month, and Illinois State University’s campus is blossoming with opportunities to celebrate nature. The seeds for one such initiative were planted by senior environmental systems science and sustainability (ESSS) major Haley Cepek.
Jennifer Aurora ’96, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, recently retired as the first female command chief master sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard. Her unwavering commitment, leadership prowess, and pioneering spirit have not only shattered barriers but also inspired others to reach new heights.
