Dr. Aondover Tarhule in office

President Aondover Tarhule will deliver the annual State of the University Address on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. A reception will be held immediately following the address. 

Students on the Quad with the Bone Student Center in the background fall 2023

Join us as we team up with State Farm and U.S. Hunger to host the first Million Meal Pack on Saturday, September 7, from 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., at CEFCU Arena. Volunteers are still needed to help fill teams in the afternoon.

Wide shot of campus

The community is invited to provide feedback on the draft of Illinois State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan at a public presentation on September 16, 2024.

planetarium outside shot

The ISU Planetarium is pleased to offer “Big Astronomy,” running weekends from September 6 through November 16.  Showtimes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

crowd of illinois state students and reggie redbird in bleachers

Join us for Illinois State Homecoming 2024: Relive the Moments, a full week of Redbird pride, fun, and memory-making.