Of Illinois State University’s 18,000 undergraduates, more than 3,000 students—17% —are the first in their family to attend college. Three first-generation students—Ash Ebikhumi, Christian Arceo, and Makiah Watson—share their stories of navigating college.
Unit: Criminal Justice Sciences
The first episode of The PodCAST is now available
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the first episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST.
Criminal Justice Sciences aims to endow scholarship
The Department of Criminal Justice Sciences has set a goal to endow the Barbara J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship, supporting first-generation students with financial need.
Dr. Charles Bell co-authors new publication with Criminal Justice Sciences graduate student
Dr. Charles Bell and his graduate student, Yola Akakpo, have just published a peer-reviewed article titled “Continuity of the ‘code’: A review of the subcultures and informal social norms in prisons, streets, and schools. This project focuses on understanding how school punishment impacts students’ social status in public schools.
School Psychology Professional Development Event October 7
The School Psychology Professional Development Event, sponsored by the Graduate Programs in School Psychology and the Department of Psychology, will be presented Dr. Charles Bell on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 1–2:30 p.m. in DeGarmo Hall Room 0206. Bell will present “What is Violence? Exploring the Consequences of Pervasive School Punishment and Failed Safety Measures.”
Springfield Police to present for Criminal Justice Sciences, September 22
Join the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences and The Criminal Justice Association as we welcome officers from the Springfield Police Department.
Redbird media (Fall 2022)
Here are some of the latest books from Illinois State University faculty.
Redbird football player uses NIL opportunity to help others
Kobe Rios, a member of the Illinois State University football team, recently had a creative idea about how he could generate some revenue based on his distinct image. But it’s not what you might think.
CAST 2022 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The College of Applied Science and Technology announced the inductees of the CAST Hall of Fame.
CAST to cover housing cost for Washington, D.C., summer internships
Applications are now open for the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Washington, D.C., Summer 2023 scholarship program.