From senior-level executives at top corporations to highly successful entrepreneurs, Illinois State is proud to welcome back its 2015–2016 College of Business Hall of Fame inductees to interact with students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners.
Unit: College of Business
Illinois State Professor: North Korea and South Korea joint Olympic team brings both promise and concern
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s address stating that he would be open to the idea of a joint Olympic team with South Korea came to fruition with a joint women’s hockey team competing at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Largest faculty cash gift in ISU history to support international business education
Longtime faculty members Carson and Iris Varner are donating $1 million to the College of Business International Business Institute.
ISU’s Innovation Consulting Community: Teaming students with mentors to serve real clients
A new program is giving Illinois State students an opportunity to get a head start on their careers while helping the community.
PSI to host Redbird Regional Sales Competition
Hosting a regional sales competition has long been a goal of the Professional Sales Institute at Illinois State University, and this spring that dream is becoming a reality.
College of Business to hold Business Week, February 19-23
Illinois State University alumna Tricia Griffith, president and CEO of Progressive Insurance, will be the keynote speaker for Illinois State’s Business Week 2018, February 19 to 23.
Alum’s generosity helps COB promote Social Media
Mike Barkowski, a 2007 Illinois State University graduate, described the events leading up to him donating a pair of tickets to an upcoming Redbirds basketball game to the College of Business as “a really weird story.”
Faculty service to be recognized during Founders Day ceremony
The winners of the Outstanding University Service Award and the Service Initiative Awards will be honored at the upcoming Founders Day.
Students, alumni explore the possibilities of graduate school
Thinking about graduate school? Discover what you need to consider when identifying if this career investment is for you.
Spring Internship Fair connects students to career success
It may be cold outside, but Redbirds are ready to get to work – not only work in the classroom, but to work on their careers!