- Illinois State, UFISU Tenure-Track Faculty Union Reach Tentative AgreementIllinois State University and United Faculty of ISU (UFISU), the Union that represents non-administrative tenured and tenure-track Illinois State faculty, are pleased to announce that the parties have reached a tentative contract agreement.
- A message to the campus community on faculty negotiations, April 3, 2025The Provost thanks the University’s and Union’s negotiating teams for their continued good faith efforts during this week's ongoing faculty negotiations, referring to it as an indication of the deep care each group has for the broader good at Illinois State.
- A message to the campus community on faculty negotiations, March 31, 2025As negotiations continue this week, Illinois State remains confident that further progress can be made through continued dialogue to reach a contract agreement that is fair, fiscally responsible, and sustainable in the long term.
- Vice President for Finance and Planning Glen Nelson offers FY26 budget updateIllinois State University Vice President for Financial Planning, Dr. Glen Nelson, delivers an FY25 budget update, in addition to important guidance for the FY26 budget process and general approach to FY27 revenue allocations.
- A message to the campus community on faculty negotiations, March 26, 2025This communication is an update on important developments in contract negotiations with University Professionals of Illinois, United Faculty of ISU (UFISU), the Union representing Illinois State University’s approximately 650 non-administrative tenured and tenure-track faculty.
- A message to the campus community on faculty negotiations, March 22, 2025This communication is an update on important developments in contract negotiations with University Professionals of Illinois, United Faculty of ISU (UFISU), the Union representing Illinois State University’s approximately 650 non-administrative tenured and tenure-track faculty.
- Board of Trustees action items, February 21, 2025The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on February 21, 2025.
- Illinois State University earns Higher Learning Commission reaccreditationIllinois State University has earned full reaccreditation from the Institutional Action Committee (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The accreditation is continuous through the 2034-2035 academic year and reaffirms that the University meets established higher education standards.
- Federal Directives: Department of Education letter, February 14, 2025Illinois State University has convened a steering team to keep leadership informed of the potential impacts of federal directives, such as the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) letter distributed on February 14, 2025.
- Federal judge blocks NIH plan to cut research fundingOn February 10, 2025, a federal district judge granted a temporary restraining order on the National Institutes of Health's indirect cost rate change, allowing researchers in Illinois, including our Illinois State scholars, to continue using their current federal rates. University leadership continues to closely monitor developments.
- Illinois State University closed Wednesday, February 5, at 4:30 p.m.Illinois State University will close today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Variabilities in the weather forecast, which is calling for temperatures at or near freezing, could impact whether the area experiences icy conditions.
- Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Their World TourEwing Cultural Center presents “Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Their World Tour," January 11-March 20. The exhibit highlights the more than 2,500 photos taken by Davis Ewing during the family's 14-month journey.
- Illinois State University recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student VotingThe designation recognized 471 colleges and universities nationwide for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.
- New Mennonite College of Nursing Simulation Center helps train nurses to reflect excellence within the communities they serveThree years after the Illinois State Board of Trustees approved an expansion project to more than double the training facility’s size, the new Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) Simulation Center is now officially open.
- Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Their World TourThe value of travel as a means for individuals to open their minds to other cultures and learn the contribution of citizens from around the globe was impressed upon Hazle Buck Ewing in 1924. Join her family's travel in this exhibit opening October 17, 2024.
- Board of Trustees action items, October 11, 2024The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on October 11, 2024.
- Board of Trustees approves purchase of future home of College of EngineeringThe Illinois State University Board of Trustees voted during its regular meeting on Friday, October 11, 2024, to purchase the property located at 1709 and 1711 General Electric Road, Bloomington, IL, to serve as the home of the new College of Engineering. Classes will be held in this location beginning Fall 2026.
- Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 5 – Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and PlanningIn the final edition of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission's Criterion 5 - Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning for Illinois State's reaccreditation.
- Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 4 – Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and ImprovementIn part 4 of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission's Criterion 4 - Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement for Illinois State's reaccreditation.
- A message from President Tarhule, September 30As a follow-up to a weekend event that resulted in campus-wide Emergency Alerts, President Aondover Tarhule provides a community update, including upcoming meetings and resources for students, faculty and staff.
