Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.
Unit: University
Illinois State University Board of Trustees names Aondover Tarhule as 21st president, approves four-year contract
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees named Dr. Aondover Tarhule as the University’s 21st president on March 18, 2024. Trustees also approved a four-year contract for Tarhule that will expire March 17, 2028.
Student Health Services transitions to CDC March 1 COVID guidance
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a change in the COVID-19 isolation recommendations.
Reaccreditation process update, Spring 2024
Illinois State University’s Accreditation Steering Committee and work team members continue through the process toward the University’s reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, with several important events coming up this spring.
Presidential Search Announcement
At the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the Board will consider and vote to appoint Dr. Aondover Tarhule as the twenty-first president of Illinois State University.
Bone Lecture to offer postcolonial historical sociology of militarized policing in Britain and the U.S.
Dr. Julian Go will be giving a public talk on his new book as the Robert G. Bone Distinguished Lecturer for 2024 on March 28, at 6 p.m. at the Bone Student Center, Old Main Room. The event is free and open to the public.
Spring 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant winners announced
Illinois State University’s Office of Student Research (OSR) has announced the winners of the Spring 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants.
EDI Leaders Symposium 2024, March 20
The EDI Leaders Circle Symposium will be held March 20 in the Bone Student Center. Register by March 12.
Access and Functional Needs workshop to address emergency preparedness opportunities
Illinois State University’s Emergency Management department invites the campus community to an upcoming Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., in the Circus Room, Bone Student Center. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register.
Illinois State University Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) ratify contract
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) at Illinois State University, represented by Service Employees International Union Local (SEIU) 73, have overwhelmingly ratified their new contract, which is effective as of March 1, 2024.