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Points of Pride

$55K

median starting salary of College of Business graduates
23:1

student to faculty ratio in 300-level courses
100%

All classes are taught by full-time faculty and industry professionals
80%

of faculty hold terminal degrees

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From farm to campus: Redbird Fresh Market provides produce for students

Ryleigh Hickman and Tommy Fox are growing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for Illinois State University students through the new Redbird Fresh Market program.

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Student entrepreneurs earn thousands in business funding from Startup Showcase

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Career tips for graduating Redbirds

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ISU in Conversation Series creates space for community dialogue

Feb4

Spring Internship Fair2/4/25 at 2:00 PMBone Student Center

Feb13

Image of Research Exhibition2/13/25 at 4:00 PMUniversity Galleries

Feb13

Navigating Career Fairs2/13/25 at 5:00 PMBone Student Center

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