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Graduating Redbirds: Internship with Bloomington Bison prepares former student-athlete for career in sports communication

Cat Klein will be among the first graduates of the sports communication program this spring.

CASNews student spotlight: Ishmael Nii Amon Neequaye

Meet Ishmael Nii Amon Neequaye, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Ishmael Nii Amon Neequaye standing outside of Stevenson Hall

Jeff Klepec gestures while speaking in class at a desk

Graduating Redbirds: Retired police lieutenant overcomes doubt, health scares to become therapist

After a 35-year career in law enforcement, Jeff Klepec ’87 returned to Illinois State University to earn a master’s degree in social work.

‘Beautiful show of knowledge’: Graduate research takes stage at Three Minute Thesis competition

The Illinois State University Graduate School's Three Minute Thesis competition showcased the creativity and scholarship of 10 students February 26 at Normal Theater.

Laura Botros, of the Department of Psychology, presents "First- and Second-Generation Immigrant Emerging Adults' Career Aspirations."

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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College of Arts and Sciences Internship and Experiential Learning Funds

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.