ECCEL Students Explore Leadership, Career Pathways at Indiana State

Indiana State University recently welcomed a group of high-achieving high school students from Illinois as part of its continued partnership with the Edgar and Clark County Executive Leadership (ECCEL) program – an initiative designed to cultivate leadership and prepare students for success beyond high school.

2026 State of the University Address

More than 275 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered at University Hall on February 17, for Indiana State University’s annual “State of the University” address. The event, hosted in the University Hall auditorium, highlighted the institution’s continued progress and future direction under the theme, “The State of the University is Strong.”

Watch the full address here!

 

BCET Construction Management Students Win National MCAA Competition

The Bailey College of Engineering and Technology’s Construction Management program is celebrating a major achievement as a team of construction management students brought the national championship in the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Student Chapter Competition to Indiana State University.
 

Global Learning in Action: Education Students Explore South Korea Over Spring Break

A group of Indiana State University students spent their Spring Break gaining a global perspective on education through a faculty-led study tour in South Korea. Led by Drs. Malea Crosby and Yong Joon Park, the March 7-14, 2026 experience brought six students into classrooms, cultural landmarks, and universities across the country, offering a unique blend of academic and cultural learning.

Sycamore supply chain students earn globally recognized Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Seven Indiana State University students in the Scott College of Business have earned Six Sigma Green Belt certifications as part of the course requirements for OSCM 445: Business Process Improvement during the Fall 2025 semester—an achievement that provides them with an industry-recognized credential in process improvement and operational excellence.

Indiana State Interior Architecture Design Student Featured by International Interior Design Association

A student from Indiana State University is gaining national recognition for her early contributions to the design field.

Taylor Smith, a junior from Oak Park, Illinois studying Interior Architecture Design in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology, was recently featured by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) in an article highlighting former participants of the organization’s Design Your World (DYW) program and the paths they have taken in the design industry.

Experiential Learning in Action: Communication Students Compete in NCAA Sprint Challenge

A competitively selected team of students got the chance to represent Indiana State University at the Innovation Sprint Challenge in Indianapolis last month. The two-day event was sponsored by the Indiana Sports Corporation and the NCAA, bringing together students from across the state to tackle real-world challenges connected to the NCAA Final Four tournament.
 

Sycamores Go Behind the Scenes of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four

Indiana State University students are getting an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to host one of the largest sporting events in the country - the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four.
 
Through a highly competitive course experience, Sycamores are learning what goes into the planning, organization, and execution of the championship event in Indianapolis, working directly with the Indianapolis local organizing committee and learning from industry professionals across a range of technical and leadership roles.