In this month’s spotlight, learn how Ann Rothermel leads the undergraduate admissions processing unit.
Civil Service October Spotlight: Ann Rothermel
Unit: Enrollment Management and Academic Services
International Engagement by the numbers
The Office of International Engagement (OIE) at Illinois State University welcomed 110 new international students this fall, topping the projected total of 80.
Our newest Redbirds by the numbers: Fall 2025
Nearly 6,000 new Redbirds are on campus this fall, as Illinois State University continues the trend of attracting strong classes of high-achieving students.
Illinois State University continues strategic enrollment growth
Illinois State University’s total enrollment for the fall 2025 semester is 21,994, an increase of 448 students (2.1%) over last year’s record enrollment. Official enrollment figures were finalized following the tenth day of classes held on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Illinois State continues tradition of transfer excellence with another Phi Theta Kappa honor
Illinois State University has again been recognized among a select group of 251 universities across the country named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s 2025 Transfer Honor Roll.
Illinois State University and Heartland Community College Announce New Articulation Agreement for Business Administration Degree
Illinois State University and Heartland Community College have announced a new articulation agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with the flexibility of online courses.
Retirement reception for Florence Buchanon to be held December 13
Retirement reception for Florence Buchanon to be held December 13.
Retirement open house for Pam Walden set for December 19, 2024
The Office of the University Registrar is hosting a retirement open house honoring Pam Walden, associate registrar. Members of the Illinois State University community are invited to attend.
Illinois State sees total enrollment climb with largest entering class in the University’s history
Illinois State University welcomed 4,285 First Time in College (FTIC) students for the 2024-2025 academic year, its largest incoming class in the University’s history, up 3 percent from last year. The new class of students is also the most diverse in school history. Total enrollment is 21,546, marking a 2.7 percent increase over the previous year.
Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student cultivates passion for horticulture and civic engagement
The seeds of Clare Montavon’s love of nature are planted deep. It’s no surprise to those who know her best that she is choosing to major in horticulture and landscape management, with a minor in business administration this fall as a junior transfer to Illinois State.
