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.
Indiana State University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen academic collaboration and create a clear pathway for SMWC graduates to pursue advanced studies in Athletic Training at Indiana State University.
Indiana State University is proud to announce that the Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved a new Bachelor of Arts in Sport Communication degree, which is now open for enrollment. This interdisciplinary program is a collaboration between the Communication Department in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sport Management program in the College of Health and Human Services.
After more than two decades closed, Indiana State University’s John C. Hook Memorial Observatory Dome reopened to the campus and community, thanks to the revitalization efforts of a student and an alumnus.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Earth and Environmental Systems hosted the grand reopening on Thursday, November 20.
Today, Military Times magazine named Indiana State University the top university in the State of Indiana for veterans and members of the United States military, according to the magazine’s 2025 annual “Best for Vets” rankings.