Meteorites, dinosaur bones, and World War II relics are among thousands of items in the shippable museum being built by new elementary teacher Andrew Frey ’18.
History, science, and culture … delivered
Unit: Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Startup Showcase 2017 winners announced
Each fall, the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies invites entrepreneurial-minded students of all disciplines to spotlight their innovative business ideas and compete for funds to get their concepts off the ground through the Startup Showcase.
Illinois State University student startup showcase competition, November 3
Student entrepreneurs will compete for financial support and in-kind professional services during the Startup Showcase business competition on November 3,
Candle business idea earns top prize at Startup Showcase
Students from four academic colleges competed in Illinois State University’s Startup Showcase competition with a custom-candle company earning the top prize.
Investor network partnership strengthens entrepreneurship
A partnership between Illinois State University and the Bloomington-Normal Angel Investor Network draws together innovation and capital investment.
Redbird Hacks takes over Milner Library for 36-hour competition
Illinois State’s 2nd annual Redbird Hacks challenged around 100 students on 20 teams to build or program a new website or application, all in just 36 hours.
Entrepreneurial Support Fund fosters students’ ambitions
The William and Nancy Yarger Entrepreneurial Support Fund helps students who demonstrate a viable business model and possess the initiative and passion to make their business thrive.
New Means Center Accelerator to support ISU’s aspiring entrepreneurs
Means Center Associate Director Terry Noel announced that the Means Center Accelerator is a new program that will be offered year-round to engage students from all majors in entrepreneurial savvy.
Student’s hunting tool wins 2015 Startup Showcase
Kameron Carpenter, an Illinois State University student who created a hands-free device for hunters, was the big winner at the 2015 Startup Showcase in November.
ISU business professor performs in improv troupe
Terry Noel, associate professor in the Management and Quantitative Methods Department in the College of Business, is a celebrity of sorts. Noel participates regularly in a Bloomington improvisation troupe, Improv Attack!
