Career Services is recognizing the outstanding contributions of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers to career development.
Call for nominees for Commitment to Career Excellence Awards
Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
Free test prep resources now available to Redbirds
Through a new Illinois state-wide partnership, Illinois State University students will now receive free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions exams, licensure, and credentialing exams, as well as skills development courses.
Graduate school can shape your future
Whether you are interested in personal growth, career advancement, or to change careers, applying for graduate school is a major decision that can shape your future.
From calves to climate change: Graduate students enlighten and entertain at Three Minute Thesis competition
Kathleen Tierney ’23 put an inspired twist on her beef calf research to win first place February 27 in the Illinois State University Graduate School’s ninth annual Three Minute Thesis competition.
Balancing act: Donovan manages grad school, full-time nursing job as Division I student-athlete
Balance is paramount when Kaitlyn Donovan ’24 attempts a front layout Rudi, the final and most difficult pass in her floor exercise, as she flips and twists in the air and sticks the landing with her toes a fraction of an inch from the boundary line. Balance is also important as she manages graduate courses
Meet the 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition finalists
The annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 27, at the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal.
Partner perspective: Redbirds provide community care with Chestnut Health Systems
Chestnut Health Systems hosted almost 90 Illinois State University students in 2024, in a partnership that fosters career development and community care.
Career fairs connect Redbirds with internships, full-time positions, employers
Career Services is hosting the following fairs this semester for students and alumni from all industries and areas of study to help them identify career opportunities and connect with employers.
Second Annual Women as Transformational Leaders event February 24 and 25
Illinois State will host the second annual “Women as Transformational Leaders” event on February 24 and 25, with three alumnae who will share their experiences as leaders in their respective fields. The two-day event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Registration will be required for some portions.
2024 Million Dollar Club inductees announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced that 16 new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.
