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.
I write to you today with a new title but the same mission to serve Illinois State University to the best of my abilities.
Dr. Aondover Tarhule is a highly regarded professor and academic administrator, a prolific researcher and scholar, a husband and a father. Now he’s Illinois State University’s 21st president.
Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.
President Aondover Tarhule is pleased to announce that Rachel Caracci has accepted the position of director of presidential and trustee events, effective May 8, 2024.
On Monday, April 15, faculty and staff members from across campus gathered for a celebratory luncheon to close out the formal project of bringing Canvas, the new learning management system, to Illinois State University.
President Aondover Tarhule has announced a targeted search for the role of vice president for academic affairs and provost. Dr. Ani Yazedjian is the nominee and will host a Campus Open Forum on Thursday, April 25, at 11 a.m., in the Old Main Room, Bone Student Center.
President Aondover Tarhule joins Redbird Buzz to share what the first few weeks of his presidency have looked like, details of the path he took to get to this point, and what he hopes his legacy will be.
The Office of International Engagement hosted an iftar dinner last week as part of the Indian Cultural Festival.
Members of the Illinois State University community are invited to a retirement reception for Director of Presidential and Trustee Events Julie Barnhill on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the Aaron Leetch Club, Hancock Stadium.
