CAST Dean’s message

Todd McLoda, Ph.D., ATC Dean, College of Applied Science and Technology

Here is a message from College of Applied Science and Technology Dean Dr. Todd McLoda.

Alum provides life-saving blood as a medical lab scientist and frequent donor

Eddie Gordon, seated, giving blood while giving a thumbs up

When Eddie Gordon ’12, ’17 isn’t on the job as a medical lab scientist for Carle Foundation Hospital’s blood bank in Urbana, he’s often either organizing a local blood drive, promoting the importance of blood donations, or donating blood himself. For Gordon, giving blood—a liquid essential to life—is personal.

Five questions with Zeke Vandenburgh

Zeke Vandenburgh, wearing a red, No. 5 football uniform and a white Redbird helmet, runs to make a tackle

After earning the 2022 Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award as the top FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) defensive player January 7, Illinois State senior linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh ’20 is preparing to continue his football career at the next level.