Vice President and Provost Janet Krejci has appointed Ajay Samant as the new dean of the College of Business at Illinois State University, effective July 1, 2016.
Samant named College of Business dean

Vice President and Provost Janet Krejci has appointed Ajay Samant as the new dean of the College of Business at Illinois State University, effective July 1, 2016.
COB academic advisor, Diane Skidmore taps into her artistic side through creating unique interpretations of fiber art, stemming from a deep-rooted history in the traditional art of quilt making.
It began as a small token of appreciation for the Illinois State University Marketing Department, and has now expanded to the oh-so-popular and much anticipated “Cookie Week.”
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Doan Winkel is reaching out globally to encourage female students to become leaders.
Illinois State’s top faculty researchers have made national and international impacts in their fields of study. The University’s colleges recognize these scholars annually through the Outstanding College Researcher Award.
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.
The College of Business academic advisors play an active role in students completing their degrees on time, leading to ISU’s high graduation rate that’s in the top 10 percent of all U.S. universities.
Illinois State University senior Paiton Florey is taking advantage of every opportunity she can within the College of Business to make herself more marketable to employers.
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!
In just five years, Business Week’s Mentor Program has tripled in size. Given the record-breaking number of mentor applications, this year is on track to surpass that number.