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.

2024 Department of Technology Scholarship reception

(left to right) Dr. Chris Merrill, student Marlene Urbina, Dr. Joshua Brown

This September, faculty and staff were delighted to gather at the Department of Technology Scholarship reception, a yearly event recognizing honor students and highlighting those students who have been selected for departmental scholarships. The scholarships awarded this year, which range from $500-$3,000 apiece, add up to over $40,000.00.

Support Solar Car Team in rebuilding and racing toward sustainable innovation

solar car parked inside a show room

Illinois State University’s Solar Car Team, led by a diverse group of students, has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild its award-winning Mercury 6 vehicle. They seek a minimum of $5,000 by December 31 to advance sustainable engineering and compete in the American Solar Challenge this coming June.