College of Applied Science and Technology Dean Chad McEvoy has named Dr. Kelly L. Reddy-Best chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, effective July 1, 2025.
Unit: Family and Consumer Sciences
New child life specialist carves a career path where there was none before
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.
Experience is the best teacher: Personal journey, spirit of curiosity prepared Illinois State’s provost
Dr. Ani Yazedjian brings the totality of her person and professional experiences to the role of vice president for Academic Affairs and provost.
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.
Fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant Winners Announced
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.
PodCAST features CAST Hall of Fame inductees ahead of 2024 induction ceremony
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) has spent the first half of the Fall 2024 Semester celebrating its Hall of Fame inductees through a seven-part podcast series, ahead of the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Herstory exhibition at Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection Gallery
Herstory features women who have accomplished extraordinary things throughout history through examples of the types of clothing they typically wore.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Shelley Lee, FCS alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with FCS alum, Shelley Lee
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.
Redbird media: Check out the latest books and recordings by #RedbirdScholars (Fall 2024)
Here are some of the latest books and recordings by Illinois State University faculty.