Dr. Terry Daugherty, dean of Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business, was recently honored as a “Centennial Scholar” by the University of Alabama (UA) to commemorate 100 years of graduate education. The university selected 100 master’s and doctoral alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally, bringing honor to the institution through their accomplishments. Daugherty earned his master’s degree in advertising and public relations from UA in 1999.

Indiana State University has announced the Spring 2025 recipients of the Hines Memorial Medal, one of the university’s highest academic honors. The medal is awarded to students who entered Indiana State as first-time college freshmen and are graduating with the highest cumulative grade point average in their class.

Indiana State University has announced the 2025 recipients of its highest faculty honors, recognizing exceptional achievements in teaching, research, service, and community engagement. The awardees, selected from various disciplines, exemplify the university’s mission of academic excellence and dedication to student success.

The honorees will be formally recognized at the annual Faculty Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 17.

Indianapolis-area McDonald’s Owner/Operators James and Pam Poore and Indiana State University proudly announce a new partnership to provide greater educational opportunities for McDonald’s employees at locations owned by the Poore family through a Preferred Partnership program.

On Tuesday, April 8, Indiana State University’s Division of University Engagement celebrated several students, organizations, and leaders for their unwavering support of Indiana State and to recognize their extraordinary service to our campus and the greater Terre Haute community.

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.

On April 6, Indiana State University honored several students and organizations for their significant impact and work on campus at the Sycamore Leadership Awards ceremony. The prestigious recognitions highlight both personal academic achievements and collaborative efforts to make a positive difference on Indiana State’s campus. Congratulations to the following recipients.

Treehouse Award

Colleagues Helping Implement Lifelong Learning (C.H.I.L.L.)

Service Project of the Year

Pi Kappa Alpha

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.