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Some of your best Sycamore experiences will happen outside the classroom. Indiana State provides a one-time Experience Grant, valued up to $3,000, to support an out-of-classroom learning opportunity.

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With Indiana State’s 4-Year Graduation Guarantee, you will finish your degree on time! Complete your responsibilities under the Guarantee agreement and we will cover your remaining tuition if you do not graduate in four years!

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Thrive at an inclusive, supportive campus that cares about your success.

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Become part of The Forest and cheer on the Sycamores! Or join one (or more) of our 160+ student organizations.

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Use campus gym facilities, pool, basketball courts, and more to maintain physical and mental wellness. Take a fitness class or join intramural sports!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Indiana State University! 💙 #indianastateuniversity #valentinesday

Catch up on this week’s campus news with Indiana State Today, covering:

🎬 Audition for Amazon’s The College Tour filming on campus
🎨 Community School of the Arts earns national camp accreditation
🍽️ Annual Regional Soul Cuisine event, Feb. 24
🎤 State of the University Address, Feb. 17

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Catch up on this week’s campus news with Indiana State Today, covering: 🎬 Audition for Amazon’s The College Tour filming on campus 🎨 Community School of the Arts earns national camp accreditation 🍽️ Annual Regional Soul Cuisine event, Feb. 24 🎤 State of the University Address, Feb. 17

Are you ready to #BeBoldAndGetCold? 🥶💙

President Mike Godard, Chief Loomis, Coach Mallory, and David McMannus are participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge this Saturday at the Student Recreation Center—and they’re inviting the Indiana State community to join them!

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the plunge starts at noon. Jump in or cheer from the sidelines, either way, show up and support an incredible cause!

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Are you ready to #BeBoldAndGetCold? 🥶💙 President Mike Godard, Chief Loomis, Coach Mallory, and David McMannus are participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge this Saturday at the Student Recreation Center—and they’re inviting the Indiana State community to join them! Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the plunge starts at noon. Jump in or cheer from the sidelines, either way, show up and support an incredible cause!

Indiana State University’s Community School of the Arts has earned national accreditation from the American Camp Association—the gold standard for youth programming!

This recognition reflects CSA’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and developmentally enriching experiences through Camp Sycamore and other youth programs.

We’re proud to see CSA join a select group of camps nationwide that meet rigorous standards in health, safety, staff training, and program design!

Read the full story on our news page! 📲

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Indiana State University’s Community School of the Arts has earned national accreditation from the American Camp Association—the gold standard for youth programming! This recognition reflects CSA’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and developmentally enriching experiences through Camp Sycamore and other youth programs. We’re proud to see CSA join a select group of camps nationwide that meet rigorous standards in health, safety, staff training, and program design! Read the full story on our news page! 📲

Don’t forget—the Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge returns to Indiana State University this Saturday, Feb. 14! 🥶💙

Join students and community members at the Student Recreation Center as participants Be Bold and Get Cold in support of athletes across Indiana.

Registration opens at 10:30 a.m., with the main plunge at noon. Learn more and get involved at the link in bio 📲

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Don’t forget—the Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge returns to Indiana State University this Saturday, Feb. 14! 🥶💙 Join students and community members at the Student Recreation Center as participants Be Bold and Get Cold in support of athletes across Indiana. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m., with the main plunge at noon. Learn more and get involved at the link in bio 📲

Sycamores, would you like to star in a TV series about Indiana State University? 📺 🌟

The hit Amazon Prime series The College Tour is coming to Indiana State University this April—and we’re now accepting student audition videos!

If you’d like to share your story as a Sycamore with a national audience, just submit a short video telling us who you are, your major, and why you love Indiana State. Know someone whose story we should tell? Nominate them for consideration and we’ll invite them to audition!

Learn more about The College Tour at TheCollegeTour.com, and send us your audition video today using the link in our bio! 🔗 📲

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Sycamores, would you like to star in a TV series about Indiana State University? 📺 🌟 The hit Amazon Prime series The College Tour is coming to Indiana State University this April—and we’re now accepting student audition videos! If you’d like to share your story as a Sycamore with a national audience, just submit a short video telling us who you are, your major, and why you love Indiana State. Know someone whose story we should tell? Nominate them for consideration and we’ll invite them to audition! Learn more about The College Tour at TheCollegeTour.com, and send us your audition video today using the link in our bio! 🔗 📲

Indiana State University’s Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center was honored to participate in Indiana Early Childhood Education Day at the Statehouse—an opportunity to collaborate with educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders to elevate the importance of high-quality early learning and the professionals who make it possible.

Together, we’re working to ensure every child in Indiana has access to strong, supportive, and engaging early education experiences!
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#indianastateuniversity #EarlyLearning

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Indiana State University’s Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center was honored to participate in Indiana Early Childhood Education Day at the Statehouse—an opportunity to collaborate with educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders to elevate the importance of high-quality early learning and the professionals who make it possible. Together, we’re working to ensure every child in Indiana has access to strong, supportive, and engaging early education experiences! — #indianastateuniversity #EarlyLearning

Catch up on this week’s campus news with Indiana State Today, covering:
🥫 Sycamore Food Drive provides 6,800+ meals
🔬 University to host National Science Bowl Regional
⚙️ Engineering & Technology Symposium call for submissions
🎤 Upcoming State of the University Address

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Catch up on this week’s campus news with Indiana State Today, covering: 🥫 Sycamore Food Drive provides 6,800+ meals 🔬 University to host National Science Bowl Regional ⚙️ Engineering & Technology Symposium call for submissions 🎤 Upcoming State of the University Address

We’re excited to recognize this month’s Sycamore Shout Out recipients! 💙🌳

The January Faculty Award goes to Dr. Yong Joon Park of the Bayh College of Education. Dr. Park has played a key role in expanding international partnerships, helping create new opportunities for global collaboration, research, and future study abroad experiences for students and faculty. His work is strengthening connections and broadening opportunities for the University community.

The Staff Award goes to the Grounds and Maintenance staff within Facilities Management. During the late January snowstorm, this team worked extended hours to clear roadways, sidewalks, entrances, and parking areas across campus, helping keep students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe while supporting continued University operations.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding Sycamores!

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We’re excited to recognize this month’s Sycamore Shout Out recipients! 💙🌳 The January Faculty Award goes to Dr. Yong Joon Park of the Bayh College of Education. Dr. Park has played a key role in expanding international partnerships, helping create new opportunities for global collaboration, research, and future study abroad experiences for students and faculty. His work is strengthening connections and broadening opportunities for the University community. The Staff Award goes to the Grounds and Maintenance staff within Facilities Management. During the late January snowstorm, this team worked extended hours to clear roadways, sidewalks, entrances, and parking areas across campus, helping keep students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe while supporting continued University operations. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding Sycamores!

The Indiana State University campus community is invited to gather for the 2026 State of the University Address in celebration of Founders Day on Tuesday, February 17, at University Hall.

Doors will open at 1 p.m., with the program beginning at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception. The address offers an opportunity to reflect on how far the University has come while looking ahead to the priorities and momentum shaping Indiana State’s future through the Strategic Plan.

The program will also recognize the impact of Indiana State’s faculty, staff, and students and the many ways Sycamores contribute to excellence in teaching, research, service, and campus life.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend and take part in this campus-wide Founders Day celebration.

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The Indiana State University campus community is invited to gather for the 2026 State of the University Address in celebration of Founders Day on Tuesday, February 17, at University Hall. Doors will open at 1 p.m., with the program beginning at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception. The address offers an opportunity to reflect on how far the University has come while looking ahead to the priorities and momentum shaping Indiana State’s future through the Strategic Plan. The program will also recognize the impact of Indiana State’s faculty, staff, and students and the many ways Sycamores contribute to excellence in teaching, research, service, and campus life. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend and take part in this campus-wide Founders Day celebration.

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