Indiana State University’s seventh annual 24-hour giving day on Wednesday, April 9, resulted in $1,506,090 raised for the University to enhance the Sycamore experience on campus and beyond. This is the most successful Give to Blue Day to date.
Indiana State University will offer automatic admission and a $3,000 scholarship to Indiana students who complete the newly created Enrollment Honors Plus Seal, part of the state’s redesigned high school diploma framework announced Wednesday by Governor Mike Braun.
The initiative reflects Indiana State’s commitment to recognizing academic achievement and reducing the financial barriers to higher education for Indiana families.
Indiana State University is getting ready for its seventh annual Give to Blue Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. On this day, the campus community, alumni, and supporters will come together to raise funds for Indiana State students and programs.
Events will take place across campus to encourage participation and philanthropy. Local businesses are also joining the effort by hosting special promotions and donating a portion of their proceeds to Indiana State. Many of these businesses are owned by proud Sycamore alumni, including:
Indiana State University is pioneering a new era of donor engagement with the launch of Samantha, its first-ever Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO), on Wednesday, April 2. Samantha, an AI-driven innovation developed in partnership with Givzey, is designed to enhance the donor experience by providing a personalized and interactive connection to the University.
Indiana State University alumni Charlie and Terri Lentz have generously made a gift through their estate plan to the women’s basketball program in support of advancing the development of student-athletes and enhancing the team’s resources to achieve excellence on the court and in the classroom.
Version2, Givzey’s AI R&D lab researching, developing, and accelerating the deployment of the world’s first fully autonomous fundraiser, announced the third cohort of nonprofit Innovation Partners to introduce the Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO) to donors. Indiana State University is the first university in Indiana to partner with Givzey and is among 12 other organizations in its cohort.
The Division of University Advancement at Indiana State University is proud to welcome four new development professionals, strengthening the University’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections and securing vital support for students, faculty, and programs. These new team members—Kelsey Fagg, Rondrell Moore, Tyson Baldwin, and Ryan Olson—bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their roles, helping to advance Indiana State University’s fundraising success.
Indiana State University’s Division of University Advancement announced a remarkably bold year of fundraising for fiscal year 2024, having raised more than $20 million for the fourth consecutive year.
Generous giving from donors allowed the university to reach and surpass the $100 million milestone for the Be So BOLD campaign.