School of Information Technology at Illinois State

10/14/2026

We are about to kick off the first session of Pitch Presentations in the MAD Contest 2027 sponsored by State Farm. Students will begin presenting their mobile application concepts at 5:00 pm in Stevenson Hall room STV 401

09/28/2026

Employers are setting up for the IT Internship Fair which opens at 5:00 pm in Bone Student Center Prairie Room

09/26/2026

Senior computer science major Neer Jain said “yes” to every opportunity at Illinois State, from leading a student organization to conducting robotics research and exploring the future of artificial intelligence. Now, as one of 14 Robert G. Bone Scholars for 2026-27, he’s gained the confidence to aim even higher.🎓 ▶️ Read Neer’s story: https://go.illinoisstate.edu/bonescholarnj

05/13/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating with our Spring 2026 graduates. Feel free to download pictures.

05/09/2026

Preparations are being completed for our Spring Commencement Reception to honor our Spring 2026 graduates at 10:00 am

05/07/2026

As we are wrapping up the 2025 - 26 academic year, we took time out for Celebrate IT to take a look at School of IT accomplishments in 2025 - 26 and to honor the achievements of our students, faculty, and staff.

05/07/2026

The School of IT is so proud of Jenna and all our talented students, both for the admirable things they are doing now, and the remarkable things we know they will do in the future.

04/07/2026

Illinois State University associate professor of information systems Elahe Javadi was chosen to be one of 25 members of the National Science Foundation’s National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource AI Education Fellowship.

The fellowship brings together 25 ambassadors to improve AI education across educational institutions using NAIRR Pilot Classroom resources.

📲 Read more here: https://www.videtteonline.com/news/isu-professor-plans-to-bring-ai-education-to-campus-through-fellowship/article_ce7d33a5-40f5-44d6-9299-9fee93b86fd6.html

✍️: Written by Emma Westray

03/18/2026

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/03/the-podcast-a-conversation-with-school-of-information-technology-alum-ramtin-davanlou/

The PodCAST conversation with school of information technology alum Ramtin Davanlou

02/27/2026

Thank you so much for your contributions and active participation in the Birds Give Back campaign! It was a great day! We ended the day with more than 40 supporters, and together, we successfully unlocked the challenge, which added a generous $4000 gift to have total contributions of $7,548 . Your support and dedication to helping our students and school are highly appreciated.

Thank you again for everything you do for the School of Information Technology,

Sherif Rashad, Ph.D.
Director, School of IT