Indiana State University has announced the appointment of Carolene Mays to its Board of Trustees. The appointment of Carolene Mays to the University Board of Trustees was made by Indiana Governor Mike Braun and was effective January 19, 2026.
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Indiana State University today announced that Follett Higher Education Group has been selected as the University’s new campus retail partner, ushering in a refreshed, student-centered approach to bookstore and retail services beginning in March 2026.
Indiana State University and the Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank have teamed up for this year’s Sycamore Food Drive. With this year’s theme “One Campus, One Community, One Big Impact” campus groups will begin their food collection week starting on January 20 through January 28.
This year’s food drive includes athletics, student organizations, residence halls/apartment communities, and fraternities and sororities. Each group will compete amongst themselves to see which team will collect the most food during the week.
Rex Kendall, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on January 7, 2026, in Terre Haute. Rex was born in Florida on March 9, 1964, to Jimie and Nettie Jean Kendall.
Rex was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his Sister Virginia Stewart; Sister Kerrie Henderson (Jim); Niece Kailan Lilly (Joe), Emmalynn, Maverick; and Nephew Kyle Stewart (Breanna), Hadlee.
Indiana State University mourns the passing of Rex Kendall, the University’s Chief of Staff, who died Thursday at his home in Terre Haute.
Rex Kendall dedicated more than two decades of service to Indiana State University, leaving a lasting impact on the institution he loved and proudly called his alma mater. He was named Chief of Staff in 2022 and brought to the role a deep understanding of the University, a steady hand, and a genuine commitment to serving students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Indiana State University alumna and New Palestine Elementary Principal Kayleigh Fosnow received the surprise of a lifetime this morning at what she thought was a schoolwide assembly to welcome Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner. Instead, the event she helped plan was held in her honor! Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, traveled from California to announce Fosnow as Indiana’s recipient for the 2025-26 school year.
Indiana State University today announced the launch of its new Board of Trustees approved Strategic Plan, which is a roadmap that strengthens the university’s commitment to student success, career-connected learning, and a campus-wide Culture of Care.
Built around three core priorities—Innovative Curriculum, Exceptional Student Experience, and Unified People and Processes—the plan positions Indiana State University to meet the evolving needs of students and the workforce.
Indiana State University will celebrate its Winter 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 13, at the Hulman Center, honoring the academic achievements and perseverance of graduating Sycamores.
The day will feature two separate ceremonies:
Indiana State University has announced the Winter 2025 recipients of the Hines Memorial Medal, one of the institution’s most prestigious academic distinctions. The award honors students who began their studies at Indiana State as first-time, full-time freshmen and are graduating with the highest cumulative GPA in their class.