Kenzie Meyer ’18 and Haylee Ruestman ’18 took the entrepreneurial route after graduating from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State.
Calling the shots in business
Unit: Family and Consumer Sciences
Icing on the cake: Pursuing passions through education
For many students, coming to college is about learning brand new skills, managing a budget, and maintaining a living space all on their own. For senior family and consumer science (FCS) teacher education major Abbey Testin, those skills are what shaped her future career and led to a fulfilling journey making her mark at Illinois State.
ISU professor makes waves in fashion
Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising So Young Song, Ph.D., recently received a research award, Paper of Distinction in Merchandising/Retailing I. Management Track, at the 2019 International Textile Apparel Association (ITAA) annual conference held in Las Vegas.
Boot Camp exhibition at Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection gallery
The Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences unveiled the collection’s new exhibition, Boot Camp: A Century of Military Attire, running through January 30, 2020.
Network with alumni & gain relevant skills at CAST Connections
The College of Applied Science and Technology will be holding the second edition of CAST Connections, a networking event aimed at connecting students with alumni.
CAST to host annual Homecoming tailgate, October 26
The College of Applied Science and Technology is excited to invite all alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends to the annual Homecoming tailgate.
CAST 2019 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) has announced its 2019 Hall of Fame inductees.
Illinois State alum helps save lives through organ donation
After completing a master’s degree in human development/child life studies at Illinois State, Kim Manning began a career that would require passion, empathy, and commitment. Manning began her career as a family care coordinator in organ procurement in April 2012. She discovered her passion for working with grieving families while serving as a child life
CAST to cover housing cost for Washington, D.C., summer internships
Applications are now open for the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Washington, D.C., Summer 2020 scholarship program. The scholarship is to encourage professional practice opportunities for high achieving students who wish to pursue a summer internship in Washington. D.C.
CAST welcomes new faculty to Illinois State
A new school year means new students and new faculty on campus! At the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST), we’re always happy to welcome new faces to Illinois State.
