2025 Department of Technology scholarship reception

Dr. Josh Brown & Drake Bailey

On September 27, the Department of Technology held a reception for Department of Technology (TEC) Honors students and the winners of the 2025-26 departmental scholarships. This year, TEC was able to award over $56,000 in funds to deserving students.

Leading a registered student organization: Interview with RSO Presidents Clayton Garmon and Lilly Wing

Lilly Wing (left) Clayton Garmon (right)

Registered student organizations (RSOs) are often an important part of the college experience for Illinois State students. Each Department of Technology major has its own RSO, in addition to the many interdisciplinary RSOs on campus. By joining an RSO, students can become part of a smaller campus community, making friends with those who have similar interests. Many RSOs also help students network within their future professions and build marketable skills. These benefits can be further amplified when taking a leadership position at an RSO.

Weis Builders funds new construction management scholarship at Illinois State

Weis Builders at ISU Construction Management Career Fair

To construction firm Weis Builders, building relationships and giving back to the construction industry is just as important as the more tangible things they build. To that end, they have recently funded an endowed scholarship at Illinois State University to help offset the cost of a construction management (CM) degree for one student per year.

The dynasty continues: Illinois State shows well at ASC competition

2024 ISU Construction Management ASC teams

It’s Dr. Sundeep Inti’s first year coaching Illinois State construction management students for the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 competition, but he’s already made his mark. ISU’s Pre-Construction team showed very well, and his Commercial Construction team beat out five other teams for the first-place crown on October 19. 

Chang, Solanki, and Stein named 2024 Researchers to Know

Illinois State University bridge

The Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) has named three Illinois State University professors as Researchers to Know. Dr. Isaac Chang, Dr. Pranshoo Solanki, and Dr. Wolfgang Stein were selected for demonstrating excellence in their field.