Faculty Excellence

our faculty, our foundation for excellence

With world-renowned faculty inspiring the next generation of big thinkers, we’re preparing students to think critically and challenging them to change the world, one bold first at a time.

the student experience is at the heart of everything we do

Supporting Faculty Excellence means providing our renowned professors, mentors, and lifelong advisors with the financial support they need to write grants, publish research, and be engaged in their disciplines in a way that allows them to reach and teach students in new and unique ways. When students go to Indiana State University, bold transformations await.

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Sycamore Donor

Sycamore Athletics

New locker rooms at Hulman Center would be 'game changers'

Over the past few years, the Hulman Center has been transformed by a $50-million state-funded renovation and new video boards made possible by a $2 million donation from the Hulman-George family.
Sycamore Donor

Deborah and Lynn Curtis

President Curtis and her husband Lynn give $100,000 to ISU's Be So BOLD fundraising campaign

Their gift focuses on multiple areas of support within the campaign’s four priority areas: student scholarships, experiential learning, faculty excellence, and Sycamore Athletics.
Sycamore Donor

Division of University Advancement

Indiana State University raises $21.5 million in 2021-22

Indiana State University raised more than $21.5 million for the second consecutive year, the Division of University Advancement announced. More than $15.5 million came from Indiana residents.
Sycamore Alumni

Michael Alkire

Class of 1985

President’s Dinner honors distinguished alumni, philanthropists

The inaugural President’s Dinner on Friday at the Sycamore Banquet Center honored recipients of Indiana State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award and recognized the philanthropy of generous donors.
Sycamore Alumni

Dave and Peggy Campbell

Class of 1971 and 1972

Former chair of ISU trustees and wife give $250,000 to university

Indiana State University alumni Dave and Peggy Campbell of Indianapolis, who have supported the university philanthropically for 35 straight years, have made a $250,000 gift from their estate.

making transformations possible

Our faculty provides a solid foundation for an impactful student experience. With your help, we can give our faculty the time and resources they need to stay current in their disciplines and active in the latest trends in pedagogy so that they can give their students everything they need to succeed.

support research and travel
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fund a sabbatical program
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endow academic programs
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support endowed chairs
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ISU is home to world-renowned research

From microbiology research into cell level changes for fighting cancer to studying birds in the Adirondacks to exploring microscopic organisms at the bottom of the ocean, our faculty is engaged in meaningful research to help answer some of life’s biggest questions. Together, we’re working to make the world a better place to live.

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We have brilliant faculty doing incredible research — genomic research, cancer research— as well as the most well-known bat research facility in the country!
Deborah J. Curtis, Ph.D.
President, Indiana State University

Be So Bold

Give today and help Sycamores grow strong! With almost half of our student body made up of first generation college goers, and an equal percentage of financially fragile students, this bold campaign is necessary. Your generosity will help students who thrive in their academic pursuits and prepare them to go on to do amazing things with their lives. It’s time to get loud, and Be So Bold.

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