At its May 9 meeting, the Indiana State University Board of Trustees approved several academic initiatives to expand student opportunities and better align programs with workforce needs.

Indiana State University will proudly celebrate the Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10, at the Hulman Center. A total of 1,447 degrees will be conferred as the university honors graduates for their academic achievements and perseverance.

Indiana State University has announced the featured speakers for its Spring 2025 ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. The university will honor graduates in three ceremonies. Each ceremony will highlight a speaker who exemplifies the values of leadership, service, and academic achievement that define the Sycamore experience.

Indiana State University proudly congratulates Katelynn Lam, a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies, on being nationally recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge on its 2025 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.

Dr. Terry Daugherty, dean of Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business, was recently honored as a “Centennial Scholar” by the University of Alabama (UA) to commemorate 100 years of graduate education. The university selected 100 master’s and doctoral alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally, bringing honor to the institution through their accomplishments. Daugherty earned his master’s degree in advertising and public relations from UA in 1999.

Indiana State University has announced the Spring 2025 recipients of the Hines Memorial Medal, one of the university’s highest academic honors. The medal is awarded to students who entered Indiana State as first-time college freshmen and are graduating with the highest cumulative grade point average in their class.

Indiana State University has announced the 2025 recipients of its highest faculty honors, recognizing exceptional achievements in teaching, research, service, and community engagement. The awardees, selected from various disciplines, exemplify the university’s mission of academic excellence and dedication to student success.

The honorees will be formally recognized at the annual Faculty Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 17.

Indianapolis-area McDonald’s Owner/Operators James and Pam Poore and Indiana State University proudly announce a new partnership to provide greater educational opportunities for McDonald’s employees at locations owned by the Poore family through a Preferred Partnership program.