More than 275 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered at University Hall on Tuesday, January 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.”

Indiana State University hosted its Annual Juried Student Exhibition and Award Ceremony yesterday, honoring the creativity, technical achievement, and emerging voices of undergraduate and graduate student artists from across the University.

Indiana State University’s School of Music will host its 51st annual Jazz Festival on February 21, 2026, in University Hall, continuing a long-standing tradition of outstanding jazz performance, education, and community engagement.

Indiana State University is proud to announce that the Community School of the Arts (CSA) and their summer Camp Sycamore program, have earned accreditation from the American Camp Association (ACA), a nationally recognized mark of excellence in youth programming. This achievement reflects the CSA’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and developmentally enriching summer camp experiences for children and youth in the Wabash Valley and beyond.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana State University will host the 25th annual Middle School National Science Bowl Regional Competition on Saturday, February 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Root Hall on the campus of Indiana State. 

The all-day academic competition will welcome 10-12 middle schools from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, with approximately 12-14 teams of four to five students. The event typically draws 150-200 people to campus.

New virtual hub strengthens connection, peer-to-peer support, and student success through new partnership with InScribe

Indiana State University’s online students now have a digital community to share information and find resources for their academic success, thanks for a new partnership with InScribe.

Indiana State University has announced the promotion of Carrie Lutz to Associate Vice President of Student Experience and Engagement, where she will provide leadership within the division and help advance student-centered priorities aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan. Lutz succeeds Ardell J. Sanders, who was recently appointed Indiana State University Chief of Staff.

Indiana State University President Mike Godard has announced the appointment of Ardell J. Sanders as the University’s new Chief of Staff. Sanders currently serves as Associate Vice President for Student Experience and Engagement and will transition into the role in the coming weeks.

Sanders succeeds Rex Kendall, who served Indiana State University with distinction as Chief of Staff before his passing on January 7.

Indiana State University climbed in several rankings this year among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated online bachelor’s and master’s programs based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies. 

Indiana State University has signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chicago Korean Education Center, a branch of the Korean Consulate General in Chicago and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), establishing a new international partnership that expands cultural engagement and global learning opportunities for students.