Fred Crawford, Diann McKee, and Pam Poore have been announced as the 2025 recipients of Indiana State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to their communities and careers. To celebrate their accomplishments, the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award will serve as the Grand Marshals of the 2025 Blue and White Homecoming Parade.

On Thursday, August 21, alumni and friends of the University gathered for the 31st annual President’s Scholars Golf Outing. Together, this event raised $115,800 to support the continuation of the University’s most prestigious scholarship. The outing was presented by Ratio and hosted at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis.

Indiana State University is celebrating strong momentum in student enrollment this fall, highlighted by the largest freshman class in five years and historical student retention.

Largest Freshman Class Since 2020

1,602 new freshmen joined the Sycamore community this fall, underscoring the University’s unwavering commitment to student success, personalized support, and academic excellence. The freshman enrollment is a 13% increase over last year.

The Indiana State Sports Network has been named Production Unit of the Year by the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), marking the first time that Indiana State University has received this honor. The award, presented during the MVC’s annual summer meeting, recognizes the work of the student-staffed sports broadcasting team, housed within Indiana State University’s Student Media department.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the appointment of three members to the Indiana State University Board of Trustees. The appointments are:

Indiana State University alumna and faculty member Jennifer Mullen has pledged $30,000 to create an endowed scholarship for students in the Scott College of Business who have received limited financial support but remain committed to pursuing degree completion. 

Jennifer Mullen has earned two degrees from Indiana State, a bachelor’s degree in management information systems in 2001 and a master’s degree in communication in 2011. After graduating, Mullen worked in sales management before returning to the University to work in Admissions. 

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Sycamore football student-athlete Edward Amankwah. He was 22 years old.

“We’re heartbroken over Edward’s passing, and our hearts go out to the Amankwah family and all of his loved ones,” said Head Coach Curt Mallory. “He was a quality young man who brought light into every room and left a lasting impact on his teammates, our coaching staff, and everyone fortunate enough to know him.”

According to research published today in Science, a leading global peer-reviewed scientific journal, drought pressure may jeopardize the growth of tropical forests. The projections suggest that as climates get warmer and drier, this could impact the density of tropical rainforests.