Brenna Jones, a criminal justice sciences graduate student, was awarded the 2024 Division on Critical Criminology & Social Justice (DCCSJ) Undergraduate Paper Award.
Unit: Criminal Justice Sciences
Career tips for graduating Redbirds
Whether you’re starting a new job, about to enter graduate school, or still deciding what’s next, these tips from Career Services can help you as a new alum.
CAST launches CAST LEAD program
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) has launched a new leadership program focused on supporting emerging faculty leaders in their walk toward successful leadership.
A day to celebrate: Campus takes part in National First-Generation College Celebration Day
A social impact panel, including first-generation alum Marnika Morton ’23, will share success stories and advice for current students during Illinois State University’s sixth annual National First-Generation College Celebration Day November 8.
Prison to purpose: Alan Beaman shares his experience to educate, raise awareness of wrongful convictions in campus talk
Alan Beaman, who spent over 13 years imprisoned before his wrongful conviction was overturned, visited campus to take part in “Wrongful Conviction: A Conversation with Alan Beaman and his Attorney” at Braden Auditorium.
School within a School: Innovative collaboration between Metcalf and the School of Teaching and Learning
Last year, seventh graders at Thomas Metcalf School were invited to opt into an innovative, integrated curriculum, where, in one student’s words, “the learning never stopped.”
Steve Pankow ’11 scores dream job with the Bulls, talks about it on Redbird Buzz
Steve Pankow ’11 is the Chicago Bulls’ head equipment manager and team travel coordinator. In this episode of Redbird Buzz, Pankow discusses his career path—from working with the Illinois State University football team as a student, to interning with two NFL teams, to working full-time for Redbird Athletics, to scoring his dream job with the Bulls.
CAST 2024 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to recognize some of its most successful alumni through the annual CAST Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Wrongfully convicted Alan Beaman and his attorney to speak October 22
Alan Beaman will discuss his wrongful murder conviction and how it affected his life in a program titled “Wrongful Conviction: A Conversation with Alan Beaman and his Attorney,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, in Braden Auditorium.
Career fairs connect Redbirds with internships, full-time positions, employers
Students and alumni from all industries and areas of study connect with employers at the fall career fairs.