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Economics at Illinois State University

Economics is a broad field that impacts our daily choices. Pursuing this discipline opens up a diverse range of job opportunities and higher salaries. At Illinois State University, students can benefit from a supportive community and valuable resources, such as internships and scholarships. Plus, students can enjoy living in the small city of Normal with access to plenty of activities.

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Economics is the study of how to critically evaluate problems and make well-reasoned decisions.

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College announces new internal research grant program

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is excited to announce a new internal research grant opportunity—the Dean’s Research Challenge Grant. Full-time CAS faculty from all college divisions, including Visiting Professors and non-tenure track faculty, are eligible to apply. The Principal Investigator’s (PI) primary appointment must be in a CAS unit. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, and teams can have non-CAS members.