- Illinois State University launches new artificial intelligence lab for health research initiative with funding from National Institutes of HealthIllinois State University has launched an interdisciplinary PAIR project made possible through funding from the National Institutes of Health’s AIM-AHEAD PAIR seed program. The project is a collaboration between Illinois State’s School of Information Technology and Mennonite College of Nursing to use AI for early detection of Atrial Fibrillation.
- Historian and Author Doris Kearns Goodwin to speak at Stevenson Lecture Series, October 6Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will speak at the Adlai E. Stevenson Memorial Lecture Series, co-hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University on Monday, October 6.
- Campus Safety Quick-Build Projects Are Now Live—Share Your Experience!Quick-build projects have launched across campus and Uptown Normal, testing the safety solutions the campus community suggested through a spring survey.
- Illinois State University continues strategic enrollment growthIllinois State University’s total enrollment for the fall 2025 semester is 21,994, an increase of 448 students (2.1%) over last year’s record enrollment. Official enrollment figures were finalized following the tenth day of classes held on Friday, August 29, 2025.
- President Tarhule: Get involved on campus and in the communityIt’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025-26 academic year at Illinois State!
- Remembering the Life of Trustee Emeritus William “Bill” SulaskiIllinois State University Trustee Emeritus Bill Sulaski, who also served as the first chair and inaugural member of the Board of Trustees, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was 85.
- President Tarhule to deliver 2025 State of the University Address, September 25President Aondover Tarhule will deliver the annual State of the University Address on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 2 p.m., in the Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center. A reception will be held immediately following the address.
- Board of Trustees action items, July 25, 2025The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on July 25, 2025.
- 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.
