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President Larry H. Dietz, Professor Emerita Iris Varner, and Professor Carson Varner at a ribbon cutting for the Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute

Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute

On Monday, December 2, faculty, staff, and students from the College of Business gathered to dedicate the Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute in the State Farm Hall of Business. A $1 million gift from College of Business Professor Carson Varner and Professor Emerita Iris Varner, the largest faculty gift in Illinois State history, facilitated the space’s creation. 
Left to right: Laurie Round, Chief Nursing Officer, Advocate Bromenn Medical Center/Advocate Eureka Hospital; Dr. Marilyn Prasun; MCN Dean Judy Neubrander

Prasun awarded BroMenn Endowed Professorship in Nursing

Marilyn Prasun, Ph.D., CCNS, CNL, CHFN, FAHA, is the newest holder of the Endowed Professorship in Nursing at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.  
Susan and Stephen Kern M.B.A. ’80

To Illinois State, with love

For Susan and Stephen Kern M.B.A. ’80, giving to Illinois State is not just about lifting up future Redbirds. It’s a way to honor their mutual history with campus and ensure the vitality of the University they’ve come to love. 
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