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Presidential Scholar Mohammed Zaman in the Kinesiology and Recreation lab where he conducts research. — Read Mohammed's Story

Take Opportunities

Abbey Testin leans on a metal counter in her kitchen workspace. — Read Abbey's Story

Pursue your passion

Jake Hackl stands on the second-floor walkway of the Center for the Performing Arts. — Read Jake's Story

Make the Effort

Angela Brown poses in front of The Aqua sculpture outside the Science Laboratory Building. — Read Angela's Story

Forge new paths

Maria Castiblanco stands next to Reggie Redbird's bust in Redbird Plaza. — Read Maria's Story

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LinkedIn provides Redbirds with valuable online career connectionsThe Career Center provides practical tips for how to utilize LinkedIn effectively as a digital career and networking tool.

Donors Susan and Stephen Kern M.B.A. '80

Student impact: Susan and Stephen Kern advance Illinois StateDr. Susan Kern’s 31-year career at Illinois State—from teaching in Illinois State’s former Department of Home Economics to leading the University’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign—is proof she welcomes any opportunity to make an impact.

Man standing next to monument for Walt Disney

A crazy dream to go ‘work for the Mouse’ becomes realityAs a kid, Sam Polczynski had what he described as "a crazy dream to go work for the Mouse."