ISU School of Information Technology

Thank you so much for your contributions to the Birds Give Back campaign! Together, we successfully unlocked the generous $4000 gift for total contributions of $7,548 . Your support for our students and school are highly appreciated. Sherif Rashad, Ph.D. Director and Professor

The finish line is in sight! Only about 3 hours left for Birds Give Back. Let's finish strong! Make your contribution to support student success at: birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/scho…

We are closing in on unlocking that $4,000 challenge gift. 40 gifts to School of IT will unlock $4,000 to power future tech innovators. Let's push through to the finish line. Make a gift and encourage others to make a gift at: birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/scho…

We are half way to unlocking that challenge gift! Your donation, whether $5 or $500, will help us unlock that $4,000 challenge gift to support the School of IT Summer Academy and student success. Make your contribution here: birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/scho…

It's Birds Give Back day. Your donation, whether $10 or $100, will move us closer to unlocking that $4,000 challenge gift to support the School of IT Summer Academy, and give incoming IT students a jump-start on being successful. Make your donation here:birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/scho…

Today is the Birds Give Back day. Please consider making a gift to our school whether you’re able to give $10 or $100, every gift helps build momentum and unlock an additional challenge, making your impact even greater. Donate here: birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/scho…

Computer Science student, Ashley Strehlow, was named a Bone Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is the highest recognition ISU offers, and we are incredibly proud of her achievement! #RedbirdProud

If you’d like to help with this effort, email tacart3@ilstu.edu. Donation page: hatch.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/mary… RSVP at: illinoisstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bP…

After 26 years of dedicated service, Dr. Mary Elaine Califf will be retiring at the end of this academic term. Help us celebrate her legacy by attending the Retirement Reception and donating to the Califf Scholarship for Academic Excellence!

Join Mark Kazzaz, Justin McWhirter, ISTA and BIS this Thursday for an alumni panel! Learn more about the industry from seasoned professionals, ask questions, and get networking experience at this event. When: Thurs., April 17th 5-7pm Where: SFHoB, Rm 131 ‼️RSVP on Redbird Life‼️

Meet Jenna Mohammed! Jenna is a sophomore Computer Science student and an active ROTC member. Recently, she was the Cadet in Charge at Army ROTC's "Be All You Can Be" competition with CAST. Read more at: tinyurl.com/sitisunews #RedbirdProud

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Rashad who was named director of the School of Information Technology by College of Applied Science and Technology dean Dr. Chad McEvoy, effective July 1😊. news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/02/dr-she… via @IllinoisStateU

Redbirds, today is the day! Every contribution counts—support the future of IT and help make a difference today! #BirdsGiveBack birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/scho…

IT student Ashley Strehlow was 2nd place winner and People’s Choice winner in the undergrad category at the Image of Research competition. Read more here: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/02/pictur…

Special guest, Lori Mitchell will be speaking at a Zoom event hosted by Black Women in STEM TONIGHT at 6pm! When: February 19th, 6pm Zoom link: us05web.zoom.us/j/89288051677?… Join the club: redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/b…

Meet Neer Jain! Neer is a sophomore Computer Science student and the president of ITSA. Recently, he was invited to attend the Inaugural NAIRR Pilot Annual Meeting. Read more at: tinyurl.com/newsillinoisst… #RedbirdProud #RedbirdScholar

Don't forget! The commencement reception is this Saturday at 10am. Stop by with friends and family, enjoy food, say goodbye to your favorite faculty members, and celebrate your astounding achievement! (RSVP on Redbird Life)

Congratulations December graduates!! 🎉🎓The School of IT is so proud of all you've accomplished and excited for what your future holds. Check out this article to see all the Redbirds graduating this December: news.illinoisstate.edu/2024/12/gradua…

Their team won the 'Best Poster' award out of over a dozen submissions! #RedbirdProud

This year's IEEE Real-Time Communications Conference was hosted at Chicago's Illinois Institute of Technology. Two of our students, Ashley Strenhow and Katelyn Bale, mentored by Professor Shukri Abotteen, presented their research on enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles.