Camp is in session

Family and Consumer Sciences Summer camp

Whether it’s exploring Italy through the lens of FCS academic fields, gaining technical skills in IT, or jumping through hoops at the circus, CAST camps are shaping students’ futures.

The PodCAST: A conversation with Lori Granich

Lori Granich

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, Lori Granich.

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

A group of people look at images displayed in an art gallery.

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.