The Career COM-petency program celebrates first year of success

Glenn Winchel, senior org/lead major (left) and Savanna Anderson, senior org/lead major (right) participate in the November Career COM-petency workshop on writing.

When the longstanding legacy of COM Week came to a close in April 2023, the School of Communication was forced to pivot and reimagine what professional development would look like for the future. Inspired by student feedback, invested alums, and faculty input, the Career COM-petency program was born—and is now ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary.

The School of Communication celebrates a record-setting Birds Give Back

Five people posed pointing at a leaderboard on a screen behind them.

On February 22, 2024, Illinois State University celebrated its sixth successful Birds Give Back. Redbirds across the nation donated funds in show of support—and the School of Communication saw a record-breaking number of gifts and dollars donated from alumni, faculty, friends, and students.