Redbirds landed internships across the country and across campus over the summer. We interviewed students who held on-campus internships to see what they learned, what they worked on, and how they’re following their passions outside of the classroom.
Unit: College of Business
Alum’s CPA exam score earns Elijah Watt Sells Award
In the fall of 2020, Megan Hartley, M.S. ’20 sent her accounting teacher a cheeky email. It read, “I guess I studied too much.” Her results from the first of four CPA exam sections were attached. She’d pocketed a 98. The maximum score possible is a 99.
Thanks to you: Alumni support first-generation students through Dunaway Family Dean’s Scholarship
Mark Dunaway and Jon Farney are alumni so grateful for the support they received at Illinois State that each has created dean’s scholarships to assist students.
Top accolades for two student-athletes
Basketball player Mary Crompton ’21 and golfer Ali Schrock ended their season on a high note as their teams advanced to NCAA play and they each garnered high honors for their success as student-athletes.
What’s next? Alumna Patti Hart answers how to revel in retirement
After retiring a second time, Alumna Patti (Sarles) Hart reflects on her retirement experience, and offers advice for a successful retirement.
Disc golfer ready to take his best shot at pro career
During the peak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Collin Thompson, a senior in the College of Business at Illinois State University, got really good at disc golf. Really good.
Sponsored projects budgeting just got easier
Beginning August 1, 2022, Illinois State University will streamline budgeting for faculty members who are applying for grants by using pooled fringe rates.
Advisory group recommends Canvas as Illinois State’s next LMS
If approved by the Board of Trustees, work will begin in earnest to replace ReggieNet with Canvas by the fall of 2023.
Illinois State University announces Bone Scholars for 2022
Illinois State University announced students selected as Robert G. Bone Scholars for the 2022-2023 school year.
#RedbirdImpact: How one Redbird’s impact is saving lives across the globe
When Redbird Jerry Wirth ’88 was inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame at Illinois State’s 2004 Homecoming, he had no idea the connection he made that weekend with fellow alum Mike Richard ’75 would turn into a project that would help children around the world.