- 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.
- Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 3 – Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and SupportIn part 3 of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission's Criterion 3 - Teaching and Learning: quality, Resources, and Support for Illinois State's reaccreditation.
- Physics grad student publishes class project in top journalUsing ISU’s new supercomputer, Dany Yaacoub (MS 2025) solved a 50-year-old plasma physics problem in his spring astrophysics course – that work has just been published in Physical Review Letters, the premier physics journal in the U.S.
- Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 2 – Integrity: Ethical and Responsible ConductIn part 2 of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission's Criterion 2 - Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct for Illinois State's reaccreditation.
- Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 1 – MissionIn part 1 of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission's Criterion 1: Mission for Illinois State's reaccreditation.
- Tarhule to deliver State of the University Address, September 19President Aondover Tarhule will deliver the annual State of the University Address on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. A reception will be held immediately following the address.
- Board of Trustees action items, August 2, 2024The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on August 2, 2024. Full text of the resolutions can be found on the Board of Trustees website.
- Submit your feedback for Illinois State’s reaccreditation by September 27, 2024As part of Illinois State's reaccreditation process, community members are invited to submit feedback to the Higher Learning Commission by September 27, 2024.
- Governor signs FY25 state budgetIllinois State’s operating funds will increase 2% in FY25. Governor JB Pritzker signed the budget on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
- Board of Trustees action item, May 17, 2024The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved a resolution at a special meeting on May 17, 2024.
- Board of Trustees action items, May 10, 2024The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on May 10, 2024.
- Dr. Ani Yazedjian named Vice President for Academic Affairs and ProvostPresident Aondover Tarhule is pleased to announce that Dr. Ani Yazedjian has accepted the role of vice president for academic affairs and provost for a five-year contract, effective May 1, 2024.
- Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.
