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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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A sculpture student sculpts with polymer clay.

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A ceramics student works on a throwing wheel.

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Honorary degree nom deadline extended to October 31, 2022

Honorary degrees may be awarded in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.

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New interdisciplinary research initiative program announced

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COB serves up new phone charging stations

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Hire-A-Redbird provides online resources for career success

Oct1

COB Family Weekend Activities10/1/22 at 8:30 AM

Oct4

Illinois State MBA Information Session10/4/22 at 12:00 PMVirtual

Oct5

Fall Career Fair10/5/22 at 2:00 PMBone Student Center

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