Check out all the great things that happened in CAST this past academic year.

Numerous CAST faculty, staff and students recently earned Impact Awards

NewsCast

Cathy Ferguson-Allen '91 is the public health administrator for Lee County.

‘It has essentially become my full-time job’: One alum’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cathy Ferguson-Allen ’91 was always interested in health and wellness. Initially interested in teaching physical education, she shifted gears upon arrival at Illinois State University. [Read the rest]

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Two cadets to participate in Army ROTC’s National Commissioning Ceremony
In today’s coronavirus (COVID-19) environment of social distancing and physical isolation, United States Army Cadet Command remains focused on meeting the needs of our nation by commissioning strong and agile leaders of character for our Army. On June 12, Cadet Command will conduct the largest ever National Commissioning Ceremony for more than 1,000 cadets from across the nation. These cadets have completed the requirements to become Second Lieutenants in the United States Army, and being selected to participate in the ceremony is a prestigious honor. [Read the rest]

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Community health promotion alum contributes to COVID-19 community efforts
Sidney Saylor '20 was recently activated in the Illinois Army National Guard, working as a medic in the fight against COVID-19. [Read the rest]

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LIVE career chats assist students during the summer
Get professional career advice on a variety of topics each week by participating in a live chat with Career Services. [Read the rest]

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Redbird legacy: Like father, like son
Illinois State freshman Jalen Love learned early on the value of going to college and pursuing a degree. His parents, Larry and Betty Love, were both first-generation college students who found a home at the University. [Read the rest]