First Star Academy at Illinois State successfully completed its inaugural year on the campus of Illinois State University. First Star at Illinois State University is a college preparatory program for high school aged youth who receive foster care services. The program is administered through the Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies and led by
Unit: Social Work
Social workers must stand against hate
A message from School of Social Work Director Diane Zosky.
Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies receives $250,000 to help youth in foster care reach college
With grants totaling $250,000 from DCFS and a private donor, Illinois State’s Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies is establishing a First Star Academy at the University, which will help prepare high school-aged youth in foster care for college.
CAS Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony, April 11
The Spring College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center.
Sights and sounds from Illinois State University’s Research Symposium
Check out photos, video, and interviews from Illinois State University’s annual Research Symposium.
Social Work Day sold out
Citizenship will be the focus of the 2017 Social Work Day on Monday, March 27, which is now sold out.
Students get timely career advice from experts at Negotiation Tips for Women
As the nation participates in Equal Pay Day to bring attention to pay inequity based on gender differences, the Career Center hosts Negotiation Tips for Women on April 19.
Campus Women’s March for Equality, March 20
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Illinois State University’s Social Work Club is organizing a Women’s March for Equality on March 20.
College of Arts and Sciences announces Outstanding Service Award recipients
The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the 2016–2017 recipients of the Outstanding College Service Awards: Professor John Hooker, School of Communication, and Professor Doris Houston, School of Social Work.
Cultural Career Network events include diversity meet-up, negotiating tips
The Cultural Career Network’s resources and connections to organizations with diversity initiatives reflect the University’s commitment to diversity.