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Meet the People of Indiana State!

At Indiana State University, we’re a vibrant, close-knit community of high-achieving students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make a real difference – on campus, in the community, and around the world.

Whether it’s through hands-on volunteer work in Terre Haute, global service initiatives, innovative startups, or careers that shape industries in business, healthcare, transportation, and journalism, Sycamores are creating positive change every day.

Indiana State makes these stories possible through challenging, relevant academic programs, expert faculty with real-world experience, advanced technology and learning resources, and a friendly, supportive college environment. Learn the stories behind the people of Indiana State, and discover what’s possible when you go all in as a Sycamore!

Recent People of Indiana State Articles

Bryce Maxwell

Bryce Maxwell, '25, found his passion for supply chain management through the guidance of his professor, Dr. Concetta DePaolo. Initially unaware of the major, he excelled during an internship at Cummins, Inc., which led to a full-time position. Maxwell credits Indiana State University for providing countless opportunities to learn and grow as a young professional.

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Professor Cassandra Dodge

Professor Cassandra Dodge, U.S. Air Force veteran and assistant professor of cybercriminology and security studies at Indiana State, brings a family legacy of military service, and career interests in computer technology and criminology, to her work with Sycamores in and out of the classroom.

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Daelyn Dunston

For Sycamore alumna and graduate student Daelyn Dunston, ‘25, the package engineering lab at Indiana State University is more than just a workspace where she is earning two degrees in five years – it's also where her exciting future is taking shape, one innovative prototype at a time.

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Professor Emeritus Arthur Halpern

Indiana State University Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Arthur Halpern, PhD, didn't slow down in retirement. Instead, he transitioned from the lecture hall to a home lab, where he began publishing research on chemical thermodynamics. Halpern's passion for lifelong learning demonstrates that curiosity doesn't retire — it evolves.

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Shanisa Stinson

Shanisa Stinson, '25, is turning her passion for helping others into purpose. With a heart for healing and a vision for impact, the Master of Social Work graduate is charting a career as a school social worker to help uplift and empower the next generation.

Jackson Taylor

Sycamore athlete Jackson Taylor, a double-major in finance and economics, has departed the baseball diamond and entered the business world as a recipient of the prestigious Orr Fellowship. Now he's spending two years working with an Indianapolis company in preparation for a career of value and impact.

Kamille Gaskin-Griffin

Kamille Gaskin-Griffith, '25, came to Indiana State University from Barbados. While competing on Indiana State's track and field team, she also studied economics and became a student leader in the academic program. She looks forward to a career as a financial analyst, and she's grateful for choosing Indiana State as her home away from home.

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Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson, '25, is an English Teaching alumnus passionate about poetry, theater, and inspiring a love for English literature in students. During his senior year at Indiana State University, he directed the Indiana State Theater Department's Fall '24 play, giving "Hamlet" an '80s rock 'n' roll remix.

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Devyn Mikell

Devyn Mikell, '17, co-founded the mobile food truck Twisted Fry during his undergraduate years at Indiana State University. Since then, he has launched Qualifi, a cutting-edge recruitment software company. Mikell's entrepreneurial journey is already making an impact in the business world. Recognized by the "Indianapolis Business Journal" as a '20 in Their Twenties' honoree, Mikell says he's just getting started.