Indiana State University Announces 2024 Philanthropy Award Honorees

Indiana State University has announced the 2024 Philanthropy Award recipients. Awards recognized will include the March On! Award, the John P. Newton Spirit of Indiana State University Award, and the Student Philanthropy Award. The award recipients will be honored at the fourth annual President’s Dinner on Friday, November 15. 

Loomis appointed Chief of Police for Indiana State

Effective September 30, 2024, Indiana State University alum Ian Loomis will lead Indiana State University’s Police Department as Police Chief and Director of Public Safety. The appointment comes after a thorough, comprehensive search.

“I am honored to be your new Police Chief at Indiana State University. My focus will be on creating a safe and secure environment through strong community relationships, open communication, and proactive engagement,” said Chief Loomis.

Indiana State University Art Galleries celebrate works by Contemporary Indigenous Artists

The Yang Family University Art Gallery at Indiana State University announces the upcoming exhibition Present Tense Indigeneity. It showcases six contemporary Indigenous artists who are reshaping outdated colonial narratives through their thought-provoking and progressive artwork. Present Tense Indigeneity is free and open from October 7 through November 1.

Indiana State University Eliminates Application Fee for Domestic Undergraduate Students and Introduces Priority Admission for Students with a 3.0 GPA or Higher

In a significant step to make higher education more accessible, Indiana State University has announced it is eliminating the application fee for all domestic undergraduate students, effective immediately. Additionally, the University will offer direct priority admission to students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, simplifying the admission process for qualified applicants.

Indiana State University Receives a multi-million dollar gift from the Estate of Dr. Peggy Sankey Swaim to Enhance Medical Training

Indiana State University has received a transformative multi-million dollar donation from the estate of the late Dr. Peggy Sankey, a 1961 alumna, to its College of Health and Human Services and School of Nursing. The generous gift will purchase and install cutting-edge medical equipment, providing students with hands-on training on the same technology they will use in their professional careers. The donation will be placed in a previously established endowment to facilitate ongoing updates to the equipment as medical innovations emerge.

Indiana State University Supports Regional Child Care Advancement in “Grow Up in West Central Indiana” Initiative

Indiana State University proudly announces its involvement in the “Grow Up in West Central Indiana” initiative, a comprehensive effort aimed at improving the quality of life for children and families in the region. The strategic plan, supported by Indiana State University, Ivy Tech Terre Haute, and the Lilly Endowment’s College and Community Collaboration (CCC), was officially launched today with the announcement of its key findings and action items.

Indiana State University Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Mel Burks, Anita Klopfenstein, and Jim Pajakowski have been announced as the 2024 recipients of Indiana State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for outstanding contributions to their careers and communities. The honorees and other University philanthropy award winners will be recognized for their accomplishments on November 15 at the fourth annual President’s Dinner.

Sycamore Success Scholarship Fund Launched with Generous Lead Gift from Alumna Jo Einstandig

Indiana State University is proud to announce the creation of the Sycamore Success Scholarship Fund, a new strategic initiative by President Mike Godard designed to support incoming freshmen. The Sycamore Success Scholarship will be available to deserving students who have not received another significant scholarship at Indiana State.

Indiana State alumna and dedicated community member Jo Einstandig has stepped forward to make the lead gift to the new Sycamore Success Scholarship Fund, which will support efforts to increase freshman enrollment at Indiana State University.