Indiana State University President Mike Godard today announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Schroeder as provost and vice president for academic affairs, a pivotal leadership selection that signals the University’s continued momentum and unwavering commitment to academic excellence, student success, and institutional transformation.
Indiana State University’s Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) has partnered with WorkOne, operated by the Western Indiana Workforce Development Board, to support employees pursuing industry-recognized credentials in early childhood education while gaining valuable hands-on training in the classroom.
Indiana State University and Ivy Tech Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center at Indiana State University as an apprenticeship site for Ivy Tech students pursuing careers in early childhood education.
Indiana State University recently welcomed a group of high-achieving high school students from Illinois as part of its continued partnership with the Edgar and Clark County Executive Leadership (ECCEL) program – an initiative designed to cultivate leadership and prepare students for success beyond high school.
More than 275 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered at University Hall on February 17, for Indiana State University’s annual “State of the University” address. The event, hosted in the University Hall auditorium, highlighted the institution’s continued progress and future direction under the theme, “The State of the University is Strong.”
Watch the full address here!
Earlier this month, two faculty members from Indiana State University’s Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport led 11 students on a study abroad experience across New Zealand and Australia, providing a dynamic, hands-on learning opportunity rooted in sport, culture, and global engagement.
A group of Indiana State University students spent their Spring Break gaining a global perspective on education through a faculty-led study tour in South Korea. Led by Drs. Malea Crosby and Yong Joon Park, the March 7-14, 2026 experience brought six students into classrooms, cultural landmarks, and universities across the country, offering a unique blend of academic and cultural learning.