Carrie Lutz Named Associate Vice President of Student Experience and Engagement

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 Names Ardell J. Sanders as 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’s Bayh College of Education Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Education Center

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.

Indiana State University to Close Monday Due to Weather

Due to ongoing inclement weather and in the interest of campus safety, Indiana State University has announced several facility closures for Monday, January 26, 2026.
  • Indiana State University will be closed.
  • All on-campus classes, events and meetings are canceled.
  • University offices will be closed.
  • The Sycamore Dining Hall will remain operational to serve residential students but will open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“One Campus. One Community. One Big Impact” Food Drive to Begin January 20

Indiana State University and the Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank have teamed up for this year’s Sycamore Food Drive. With this year’s theme “One Campus, One Community, One Big Impact” campus groups will begin their food collection week starting on January 20 through January 28.

This year’s food drive includes athletics, student organizations, residence halls/apartment communities, and fraternities and sororities. Each group will compete amongst themselves to see which team will collect the most food during the week.