An Illinois State Honors class has spent the fall semester creating a resource guide for McLean County women who have recently been released from jail or prison.
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Scholarships help Redbirds rise
From student scholarships to innovative spaces, from faculty support to hands-on leadership experiences, philanthropy is already at work on campus. Two Illinois State students have benefited from donor-funded scholarships.
Revolutionizing how farmers fertilize
Assistant Professor Maria Boerngen is participating in a $4 million grant-funded study examining farm pollution.
Internships: Essential part of preparing students to launch a career
Exposure to the professional work environment and the opportunity to gain real-world professional experience is invaluable to students aspiring to launch their professional career in the information technology field.
Mark Cyphert inducted into CAST Hall of Fame
School of Information Technology alumnus Mark Cyphert ’81 was honored with induction into the CAST Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
MWRD scientists and engineers team up with School of IT faculty and students
A team of scientists and engineers with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) joined professors and students at Illinois State University to create a system that optimized chemical usage to control odors and corrosion issues at the MWRD’s Kirie Water Reclamation Plant in Des Plaines.
To Illinois State, with love
For Susan and Stephen Kern M.B.A. ’80, giving to Illinois State is not just about lifting up future Redbirds. It’s a way to honor their mutual history with campus and ensure the vitality of the University they’ve come to love.
Former Redbird football player left lasting legacy at North Dakota State
North Dakota State losing an FCS playoff game at home this decade has been about as common as a flying pig. It’s only happened once as the Bison have rattled off seven national championships since 2010, including a 2014 victory over Illinois State in the title game.
Kayla Carlson ’12 makes her mark on growing livestream industry
Approximately 1.2 million people are currently watching their favorite broadcasters show off their thoughts, talents, and personalities via the livestreaming service Twitch.
Four years later: Where are our 2015 freshmen now?
With commencement approaching, we decided to catch up with three alumni who were featured in our first “Meet our newest Redbirds” series four years ago.