Every Tuesday beginning at 7 a.m. for the past seven months, 20 students have been planning the Illinois State University College of Business’ 2023 Business Week to perfection.
Student team plans 44th annual Business Week, February 20-24
Unit: Katie School
MEMIC Safety Research Center selects Illinois State University team to study wearable technologies in the workplace
The MEMIC Group has awarded an Illinois State University research team $30,000 to investigate whether wearable sensors can maximize performance and minimize injuries in U.S. workplaces.
Babcock named to Insurance Business America Magazine Hall of Fame 2022
Congratulations to Associate Director of the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management Debbie Babcock who has been named to the Insurance Business America Magazine Hall of Fame 2022, an insurance trade journal.
Problems solved: Students become creative consultants
The challenge for every student is applying knowledge learned through lectures and gleaned from textbooks to the working world each will enter upon graduation.
Participating in ICC Program a Rewarding Journey
For graduate student Clinton Aboagye, participating in Illinois State University’s Innovation Consulting Community (ICC) program was “a really rewarding journey.” Joining other students from across campus who were interested in tackling a real-world problem, the actuarial science master’s student partnered with the local NAACP chapter as a client in order to explore the issue of
ICC explores global mining opportunities with alum
Is the mining industry ripe for change? That’s the question a team of Illinois State University students sought to answer this semester. Through ISU’s Innovation Consulting Community (ICC), they partnered with Redbird alum Mike Kasaba ’88 to explore how ready mining operations around the globe are for making the switch to using electric-powered machines in
ISU ranked in leading college insurance and risk management programs
Illinois State University ranked seventh overall on Best’s Review’s Survey of Leading College Insurance and Risk Management Programs released in February 2020.
Innovation Consulting Community molds students into in-demand employees
Employers are looking to hire people who demonstrate strength in the areas of initiative, professionalism, a strong work ethic, oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration. These are the kind of skills, however, that cannot be learned by simply reading a textbook or sitting in a classroom. Instead, they require a meaningful, hands-on experience. Jim
College of Business: A long history of success
Illinois State University’s College of Business has a long history of success and looking back over the past year, it is clear to see that once again Redbirds have much to celebrate.
Employers seek common professional skills in candidates
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, there are specific skills employers seek, in addition to academic knowledge or experiences. Identify these transferable skills and learn how to develop them as a Redbird.
