Taylor Burlingame knows how to handle a challenge. When she graduates this week from Illinois State University’s School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) with her bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, along with a minor in psychology, it will have been a hard-earned accomplishment.
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
ISU Agriculture wins Four-Year Division at NACTA Student Judging Competitions
Illinois State University Agriculture students won the Sweepstakes Grand Champion award at NACTA Student Judging Competition.
Technology students assist in Vex Robotics High School State Championship competition
Dr. Chris Merrill, professor of technology and engineering education, and Troy Blunier, instructional assistant professor, were administrators for the VEX IQ (Elementary Competition) and VEX VRC Tipping Point events which were held at Rich Township High School STEM Campus in Olympia Fields, Illinois on February 26, 2022.
A Day in the Life: Illinois State students engage to care for the environment
Sustainability is a commitment exemplified at ISU through initiatives students undertake with staff to make campus increasingly eco-friendly. The University is elevated as students gain leadership skills through civic engagement.
Alum’s generosity blooms into campus legacy
When Redbird Gale (Marr) Myers ’77 returned from a trip to Japan to find that her husband had purchased 10 Japanese maple trees, she had no idea that number would increase to 4,000.
Inspiring STEM for Chicago high school students aim of $1.3 million NSF grant
The National Science Foundation awarded Illinois State University more than $1.3 million to inspire urban Chicago high school students with an innovative after-school program.
Recap: CAST’s 2022 Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology recently hosted a successful week of events celebrating advancements in the field of science and technology, and the students and professionals who make everything possible.
2022 Civic Engagement Award recipients announced
Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with 2022 Civic Engagement Awards on April 12, 2022, as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration. The event was hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement.
Retirement celebration for Julie Paska, April 20
llinois State University will celebrate the 34-year career of Julie Paska ’85, Athletics senior academic advisor, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, with remarks being delivered at 4 p.m.
Back in action: University Research Symposium showcases the #RedbirdScholar research of more than 400 students
The Illinois State University Research Symposium was back in-person on Friday, April 1, for the first time in three years.