International students from around the world gathered on campus earlier this month for Illinois State University’s Spring International Student Orientation, a program designed to support new students as they transition to life at Illinois State. The orientation welcomed students representing more than 15 countries and marked the start of their academic journey at the University.
Career Services’ Cultural Career Network (CCN) and the Office of International Engagement empower international students with the resources, and confidence to thrive in the U.S. job market.
The Graduate School has selected Emmanuel Agyei as its December 2025 GradBird Scholar.
Redbirds need to go no further than campus thanks to career fairs designed to them connect with exciting opportunities.
Whether you’re heading to grad school, diving into the job market, or still exploring your options, Career Services is here to help you launch your next chapter with confidence.
Dr. Levester “LJ” Johnson, vice president for Student Affairs at Illinois State University, has been named chair of the board of directors for the Institute for Study Abroad.
Illinois State University celebrated International Education Week (IEW) from November 3–7, 2025, highlighting the value of global learning and international exchange.
Dr. Roopa Rawjee, executive director of the Office of International Engagement (OIE), recently returned from France after participating in the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award program—only to discover that she would soon be honored again, this time by her peers at the NAFSA Region V Conference with the Patti Jones Award for Outstanding Leadership.
Pathway Programs provide promising international students who do not fully meet traditional admission requirements an opportunity to join Illinois State.
On October 22, the Study Abroad Office held its annual fall fair, which welcomed over 30 partners and resources from across campus and the world.
