The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences brings you a list of seven ways to be successful in the major.
7 keys to success in Family and Consumer Sciences
Unit: Family and Consumer Sciences
Redbird runner emerges from anorexia ‘black hole’ to raise awareness
On paper, Krista DeCeault’s freshman year as a Redbird runner was tremendous. She led Illinois State to its first conference championship in years, and she came in first place almost every race she ran in. Privately, it was her darkest hour.
Professor’s gifts support Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection
Illinois State University’s Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection now has approximately 2,000 pieces, with garments dating from 1870 to the present.
End of an era: Rambo House demolition completed
More than eight decades later, the building that became Rambo House no longer stands. Demolition work was completed during the fall semester.
Discover the world of fashion during study tour of Asia
Illinois State Professor Yoon Ma will be leading a small group of Department of Family and Consumer Science (FCS) students to South Korea, China, and Hong Kong over summer break to explore all aspects of the fashion industry.
FCS major is also highest ranking ROTC cadet
Here is a Q&A with Jessica Fields, a family and consumer sciences (FCS) major, who also leads cadets as the battalion commander of ROTC at Illinois State.
A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum: Mallory Kohlmeyer, Family and Consumer Sciences
The College of Applied Science and Technology’s “A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum” series is designed to shed some light on how CAST alumni spend their days.
Family and Consumer Sciences welcomes new academic advisor
Kailey Corken-Golz has joined the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as the new academic advisor for FCS majors.
ISU Professors selected for HERS Leadership Institute
Illinois State University Professors Diane Dean and Ani Yazedjian have been selected as participants in the 2015-2016 HERS (Higher Education Resource Services) Wellesley Institute for developing women leaders in higher education.
Illinois State earns $5 million federal grant to assist at-risk youth
A nearly $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families will provide resources for at-risk youth, under the guidance of Ani Yazedjian.
