LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Sycamore Family and Friends,

Summer is always a busy time on campus and this summer season is no exception. Soon after celebrating the commencement of 1644 new Sycamore alumni on May 6, 2023, final plans were being made to welcome the Class of 2027 to campus for State Orientation. At the time of publication, we are in the final weeks of introducing our newest Sycamores to campus and preparing them for their first day of classes in August. How lucky are we as a University to be the stepping stone for our recent graduates and our incoming students who will make a difference in our communities?

Donors and the State of Indiana continue to make transformative investments in Indiana State University. In December 2022, Steve and Gloria Bailey made the largest individual donation in the University’s history of $8 million. In recognition of their generosity, the ISU Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology (BCET). In April, the State of Indiana’s Budget passed providing $66 million of capital funding for renovating the Technology Annex Building in the BCET.

Both are truly transformational.

While these dollars reflect ISU’s dedication to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the growth of University programs that align with the state’s workforce priorities, this paints a bigger picture; Indiana State’s unique positioning to be a pipeline of talent that keeps Indiana’s best and brightest minds in the Hoosier State. Data from an annual survey shows ISU’s class of 2022 had a 94% placement rate into jobs, graduate school, or the military.

Our University is transforming to stay current with what higher education looks like today and in the future. New faces are in different positions, and buildings are being remodeled, but our mission remains to provide students with a high-quality education. In this edition of STATE Magazine, you’ll see and read about the transformation on our campus, the students we’re impacting, and the excellent faculty/staff leading the charge.

Last but not least, our Athletics programs. These Sycamores are champions on and off the field, court, diamond, and track. Our teams are proving that ISU belongs with the best. Our athletes have lit a fire within our community that is felt across all venues resulting in postseason runs, championships, and a new sentiment of Sycamore pride.

As you read this edition of STATE Magazine, I encourage you to reflect on your connection to ISU and to visit campus. Come see why we’re proud to be the State of Indiana’s university, visit what’s happening, and find out what’s to come.

Sincerely,

Deborah J. Curtis, Ph.D. President