- Governor Pritzker signs FY26 state budgetIllinois State's operating funds will increase by 1% in FY26, with an additional increase of 2% at the discretion of Governor JB Pritzker, who signed the budget on Monday, June 16, 2025.
- Summer Progress Update: Resource Allocation and Budget Redesign ProjectIllinois State University Vice President for Finance and Planning, Dr. Glen Nelson, provides an update on the progress in advancing the University's resource allocation and budget redesign project.
- Illinois State University earns national recognition for advancing science and creativity, student access and earningsIllinois State was one of only 27 institutions nationwide to earn both Research 2 (R2) and Opportunity Colleges and Universities (OCU) designations by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- Board of Trustees action items, May 9, 2025The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on May 9, 2025.
- New Vertical Farm at Illinois State University to serve as example of sustainable urban agricultureThe Vertical Farm at Illinois State University officially opened on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to train and prepare students for careers in agriculture and horticulture specialty crop production and as a demonstration site for local community groups, schools, and business entrepreneurs.
- Illinois State University and Heartland Community College Announce New Articulation Agreement for Business Administration DegreeIllinois State University and Heartland Community College have announced a new articulation agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with the flexibility of online courses.
- Spring 2025 Commencement, May 9-10Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies, with two on Friday, May 9, 2025, and three on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in CEFCU Arena.
- A message from President Tarhule: Shots fired incident updatePresident Tarhule sends a message to the campus community in response to a shots fired incident on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
- Illinois State University and Illinois DCFS open Central Illinois regional simulation training hubIllinois State University opened the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) program as the third operational simulation lab with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 25, 2025.
- Dr. Claudia Petrescu named associate vice president for Graduate Education and Internationalization Initiatives, effective July 1, 2025Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Ani Yazedjian, has named Dr. Claudia Petrescu as associate vice president for Graduate Education and Internationalization Initiatives effective July 1, 2025.
- Water main flushing on campusCrews with the Normal Fire Department, ISU Facilities Maintenance, and Environmental Health and Safety will be flushing standpipes and fire pumps in May and June.
- Dr. Todd McLoda named associate provost, effective July 1, 2025Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Ani Yazedjian, has announced that Dr. Todd McLoda has been named associate provost, effective July 1, 2025.
- Illinois State University announces ratification of first UFISU contractIllinois State is pleased to confirm that, on Monday, April 14, 2025, UFISU notified the University that its members have ratified the tentative agreement reached on Friday, April 4.
- Illinois State and Town of Normal Launch Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative, Ask for FeedbackIllinois State University and the Town of Normal partnered to launch the Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative, a comprehensive effort to enhance transportation safety. Students and campus and community members are asked to share feedback.
- 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, 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.
