Version2, Givzey’s AI R&D lab researching, developing, and accelerating the deployment of the world’s first fully autonomous fundraiser, announced the third cohort of nonprofit Innovation Partners to introduce the Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO) to donors. Indiana State University is the first university in Indiana to partner with Givzey and is among 12 other organizations in its cohort.

The Indiana State University Board of Trustees meeting on February 28, 2025, approved academic program and course-specific fee adjustments and new certificate and academic programs.

The Division of University Advancement at Indiana State University is proud to welcome four new development professionals, strengthening the University’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections and securing vital support for students, faculty, and programs. These new team members—Kelsey Fagg, Rondrell Moore, Tyson Baldwin, and Ryan Olson—bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their roles, helping to advance Indiana State University’s fundraising success.

Dr. James Gustafson, Associate Professor of History at Indiana State University, has released a new book that explores Iranian history from an environmental perspective. The Lion and the Sun: Environmental History and the Formation of Modern Iran is described as essential reading for scholars and students of global environmental history and the modern Middle East.

Indiana State University’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration and University Treasurer, Diann McKee, has announced her retirement on June 30, 2025, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary 38-year career in higher education administration. 

Indiana State University proudly announces the appointment of J.D. Lux, as its new General Counsel. A seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in higher education law and a thorough understanding of Indiana’s legal and educational landscape, Lux is well-prepared to help advance the university’s mission and strategic goals.

Tim Wiseman, a 1991 alumnus of Indiana State University, has boldly given $150,000 in support of multiple scholarships benefitting deserving students. 

Wiseman’s gift will fully endow four scholarships that have yet to hit the minimum level to endow a scholarship, increasing their endowment level above $25,000. Additionally, his generous gift created two new endowed scholarships. 

Indiana State University’s Board of Trustees met for the last time in the 2024 calendar year to approve several action items that will impact the greater Terre Haute community, offer Indiana State students more first-class educational opportunities, and bestow the naming of the Early Childhood Education Center to an honorable Indiana State faculty member.

Indiana State’s Board of Trustees also approved eligible students to receive their degrees at winter commencement on December 14.