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Points of Pride

$60K

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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Career tips for graduating Redbirds

Whether you're starting a new job, about to enter graduate school, or still deciding what's next, these tips from Career Services can help you as a new alum.

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ISU in Conversation Series creates space for community dialogue

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Cozy up while giving back: Proceeds from crew neck sales go to Pay It Forward Student Fund

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Alum creates safe space through scholarship

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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