New child life specialist carves a career path where there was none before

Maddie Shutwell headshot

When Maddie Shutwell ’21, M.S. ’24, finished her studies, she had a good idea of what she wanted to do for work and where she wanted to do it. The only glitch in her plan was the fact that Memorial Hospital in Carthage, her hometown, had never had a child life specialist on staff. That all changed back in May, when Shutwell pitched the idea and then helped create the job.

CAST launches CAST LEAD program

CAST LEAD participants and chairs

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. 

Fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant Winners Announced

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The Office of Student Research (OSR) at Illinois State University announces the winners of the fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants. These small grants provide funding to support student research, scholarly inquiry, and innovation at Illinois State.

CAST 2024 Hall of Fame inductees announced

Turner Hall

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.