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At Indiana State University, we’re a vibrant, close-knit community of high-achieving students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make a real difference – on campus, in the community, and around the world. 

Whether it’s through hands-on volunteer work in Terre Haute, global service initiatives, innovative startups, or careers that shape industries in business, healthcare, transportation, and journalism, Sycamores are creating positive change every day.  

Indiana State makes these stories possible through challenging, relevant academic programs, expert faculty with real-world experience, advanced technology and learning resources, and a friendly, supportive college environment. Learn the stories behind the people of Indiana State, and discover what’s possible when you go all in as a Sycamore!

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Karsyn Mette

For Karsyn Mette, occupational therapy is about helping people do what matters most to them. Through hands-on learning, research, and clinical experiences in Indiana State's occupational therapy master's program, Karsyn has gained the skills and confidence to turn that passion into a career helping others become more independent. 

"What stood out for me about occupational therapy was the creative side of it. We can alter our treatment to meet needs. If that's being able to get up and bake cookies for your grandkids in the morning, we can focus our treatment around that and really hit home on those things," she says. 

 

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Dylan Hensley

For Indiana State senior Dylan Hensley, computer science is about more than what happens in the classroom. From working alongside the University’s network engineers to spending a summer with PepsiCo’s cybersecurity team, hands-on experiences have helped him build his skills, expand his professional network, and prepare for what comes next.
"Computer science isn't something that you're going to explicitly learn in a class. You have to do stuff outside of the classroom. That's why it's important to have internships, so you can learn even more," he says. 
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Jenna Farris & Aubrey Miller

In 1974, two young couples shared an apartment near Indiana State University. Their daughters later became Sycamores, and now their granddaughters, Jenna Farris and Aubrey Miller, are following in their footsteps. Both Presidential Scholars, Jenna is studying elementary and special education, and Aubrey is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. The first-year students are excited to carry forward their families’ Sycamore tradition. 

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Darci Boehmke

Sycamore Darci Boehmke, ’20, once attended classes in the Bailey College’s Technology Annex at Indiana State University. Now she’s overseeing its state-supported, $66 million renovation. As a project manager for Terre Haute-based Garmong Construction, Darci is helping transform the same labs and classrooms where, as a student herself, she studied interior architecture design, construction management, and architectural engineering technology.

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Braidyn Hudson

Construction management senior Braidyn Hudson turned every summer into a learning opportunity through hands-on internships that brought his coursework to life. As president of Indiana State's Mechanical Contractors Association of America chapter, he also helped lead the team to a historic victory this spring, becoming the first school in Indiana to win the national MCAA competition. And for Braidyn, that achievement is just one part of his Sycamore experience. 

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Brandon Thomas

A falling tree branch on a job site nudged Sycamore Brandon Thomas toward his professional mission: educating workers – and the world – about workplace safety. Now he's earning his four-year degree in Safety, Health, and Environment at Indiana State University while working full-time as a safety coordinator. Brandon’s goal is to build safety programs that ensure everyone on a job site “gets home the same way they showed up.”

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Lea Tice

From U.S. Army electrician to aspiring systems engineer, Lea Tice, '26, transformed her curiosity into an impactful education in Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology. Through hands-on learning, supportive faculty, and real-world projects like an autonomous firefighting robot, Lea discovered where she belongs and launched a career in engineering at Philips, a medical device manufacturer. 

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Manasi Shahi

Eight thousand miles from her home in Nepal, Manasi Shahi has discovered more than a degree at Indiana State. The junior Supply Chain Management student has also found a community that helped her grow from a homesick first-year Sycamore into a confident leader and mentor for other international students finding their own place on campus.

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Abigail Canull-Beauchamp

Indiana State University Fine Art MFA student Abigail Canull-Beauchamp is using vibrant mixed-media artwork, leadership experiences, and a passion for teaching to make a lasting impact on others. Discover how her creative journey is preparing her to inspire and mentor future artists while building a meaningful career in art education. 

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Camila Dominguez

From Mexico City to Indiana State, Camila Dominguez has embraced every opportunity to learn and connect with others. The senior Language Studies student has found her community on campus while also pursuing unforgettable international experiences, including studying abroad in South Korea and leading summer camp activities in Italy. Wherever her journey takes her next, she's ready for the challenge. 

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Lily Randolph

Lily Randolph, '26, chose Indiana State's finance and accounting programs for their strong career prospects and hands-on learning opportunities. Drawn by small class sizes, supportive professors, and experiences like study abroad, the Chatham, Illinois, native built a foundation for success. Now working as a bank accountant, Randolph says her Sycamore experience has paid off.