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Incoming environmental systems science and sustainability major Genna Warnick

Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student’s passion for environmental restoration fuels charge toward change

From growing plants and designing floral arrangements to restoring a creek on her grandfather’s farm, Warnick dedicates herself to environmental stewardship. 

Selected from the ‘murky middle,’ CAS Scholars benefit from coaching, community

The CAS Scholars program aims to bolster retention of students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). The comprehensive, donor-funded initiative is just the latest effort from the college to support students in persisting to graduation. 

Gathering of CAS Scholars
Student doing advanced calculations on a chalkboard.

FIREbird grant helps ISU philosophy major search for nature of consciousness

While thinking through their research, philosophy major Clo Mayback made what they described as a "maddening attempt" to develop an equation for consciousness and subjective experience.

Graduating Redbirds: Political science major Jazmine Benson finds purpose and community at Illinois State

For graduating senior Jazmine Benson, Illinois State University wasn’t just a college choice. It became a foundation for academic growth, leadership, and meaningful connections.

Graduating Senior Jazmine Benson Portrait.

Scholarships and Aid Opportunities

The College of Arts and Sciences offers competitive scholarships. The College's sixteen schools and departments also provide a variety of scholarships.

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Leadership Opportunities

For the interested student, the University and College provide a wide variety of opportunities. The Student Government Association holds annual elections and represents the entire student body. Within the College of Arts & Sciences, there are several important committees with student representation. These include the following:

Redbird Life

In addition, many departments have active student organizations and also include student representatives on some committees. Check for a list of Registered Student Organizations and other ways to get involved

Research Support

CAS offers Student Travel Funds, an internal awards intended to promote high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activity by undergraduate/graduate students of the College of Arts and Sciences at Illinois State University.

Learn more about student research support

CAS Scholars Program

The CAS Scholars Program is a five-semester program designed to provide selected students with valuable opportunities for personal and academic growth. This is an invitation only program. For questions regarding this program please contact Katie Raisner, Director of Student Success, Retention, and Recruitment for the College of Arts and Sciences at klraisn@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-1762.