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.
Unit: University
University News briefs: New president confident, optimistic about future
Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.
Research and Honors, May 2024
Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
Years of Service, April 2024
Celebrating years of service at Illinois State University.
Rachel Caracci selected as Director of Presidential and Trustee Events
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.
Dr. Ani Yazedjian named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
President Aondover Tarhule is pleased to announce that Dr. Ani Yazedjian has accepted the role of vice president for academic affairs and provost for a five-year contract, effective May 1, 2024.
Dr. Natalie Shaheen wins $1.5 million NSF CAREER grant
Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education (SED) is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant of just over $1.5 million.
Illinois State celebrates successful launch of and transition to Canvas
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.
Benefit Choice Fair and upcoming enrollment period
The annual CMS Benefit Choice Open Enrollment Period will run May 1-31, with elections effective July 1. A Benefit Choice Fair will be held Tuesday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Prairie Room, Bone Student Center.
Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11
Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.