Graduate student Jacob Foster is not quite ready to end his academic career when he graduates with his master’s degree in criminal justice sciences this spring.
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Meet three scholarship recipients with big dreams
Scholarships allow students to make the most of their time on campus. For Victor Fuentes, Grace Kinnicutt, and Kiara Price, private support has enabled them to engage in their studies, pursue their passions, and embrace every opportunity that comes their way.
CAST in the classroom: Fashion design students exposed to diverse voices in the industry
Instructional assistant professor Bert Marckwardt is working hard to make sure that students enrolled in his fashion courses are gaining the best experience possible this year.
ISU scholars show how kids of underrepresented communities have unequal access and opportunities in school
Through their research, Assistant Professors of Elementary Education Dr. Shamaine Bertrand and Dr. Erin Quast; Assistant Psychology Professor Dr. Brea Banks ’10, Ph.D. ’15; and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences Dr. Charles Bell have shown that there is a chasm between the American dream and American reality.
CAST alumni profiles: Jennifer (Soderholm) Ahrens ’85
It’s no doubt that Criminal Justice Sciences alum Jennifer Ahrens ’85 has a passion for helping others.
CAST alumni profiles: Lisa Harvey ’92
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Harvey ’92 has too many memories to count when it comes to her time at Illinois State—time that she still values to this day.
CAST faculty research: Department of Technology’s Jeritt Williams looks at impact of COVID-19 on teachers in Illinois
CAST faculty member Jeritt Williams has had a busy year—serving as a faculty member in the Department of Technology, working toward his Ed.d. in the School of Teaching and Learning, and conducting some interesting research.
Day in the life: Graduate student Julissa Navarrete pursues passion for animal science at University Farm
In February, University Marketing and Communications senior photographer Lyndsie Schlink followed Julissa Navarrete through a day in her life as an agriscience graduate student doing research at the University Farm at Lexington.
2020 Million Dollar Club inductees announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that fifteen new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.
Chef Sean Sherman leading events on decolonizing food systems
Founder of the company The Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman will share his journey of reviving and reimagining Indigenous cuisine. Events include a Normal Food Summit and a cook along with Chef Sherman.