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.
Unit: College of Business
Davis appointed new associate dean for accreditation and operation
Tamra Davis is proud to see many things worth celebrating within the Illinois State University business school.
Redbird accounting talent discover career opportunities
In September, employers from across the nation will attend the Career Center’s Accounting Career Fair to meet students and alumni who are studying accounting or seeking accounting positions.
GradBird Scholar: New initiative to recognize graduate students
The Graduate School created the GradBird Scholar initiative, which aims to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors.
ISU female trio makes student government history
Illinois State students Samiat Solebo, Jada Turner, and Hannah Woody made history last semester by becoming the first all-female executive ticket elected to the Student Government Association (SGA).
A Redbird’s road through adversity leads to fulfillment and success
Corey J. Parker ’02 is one of two administrative directors for Barrow Neurological Institute Academics. Overseeing 100 people and multiple departments while managing relationships with top medical centers in the country can have its twist and turns, but Parker’s road prepared him for that.
Unfinished basement transformed into new COB Lab Classrooms
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.
Startup aims to bring live high school sports to more homes
Illinois State senior Blake Whittle has always had a passion for high school sports. Now, he is using the skills he learned at Illinois State to turn that passion into a business of his own.
Celebrating High School Innovators program helps students drive innovation
Illinois State University is part of Celebrating High School Innovators, a program designed to encourage, award, and showcase innovative students from across the state.
Business alumna breaks barriers
Tricia (Thomas) Griffith’s accomplishments as chief executive officer of The Progressive Corporation are so impressive that she is the first woman named Fortune Magazine’s Businessperson of the Year.