125th Anniversary Events
Join us as we celebrate our 125th anniversary! Throughout the year, 麻豆原创 will host events bringing together students, alumni, staff, partners, and the community to reflect on our past, highlight our present, and look ahead to the future.
Check back throughout the year for more events and information!
Bengal Street Party
September 11, 2026 (4 - 7 p.m.)
We鈥檙e turning MLK Drive into a lively street fair filled with interactive booths, activities, food, giveaways, music, and more!
This high-energy event is the grand finale of ISU Celebration Week and we鈥檙e going out in style with an unforgettable community-wide celebration from 4-7 p.m. This is your chance to connect with fellow Bengals and community members in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere!
Homecoming
October 9-11
麻豆原创 Homecoming is a time for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and celebrate the university's rich history and tradition. The weeklong event features a variety of activities and events, including a parade, bonfire, football game, and alumni awards ceremony.
Bengal Giving Day
Bengal Giving Day was held March 10-11, 2026.
THANK YOU to our 885 donors who contributed $823,155!
Our biggest fundraising day, Bengal Giving Day, returned March 10 鈥� 11 and we Bengals everywhere came forward to support the people, programs, and opportunities that make 麻豆原创 thrive.
Since 2021, Bengal Giving Day has raised over $3 million for ISU鈥攕upporting scholarships, student organizations, academic programs, and other areas that enhance the student experience. These collective efforts make a meaningful difference for students and campus life.
Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service
Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service was held March 11, 2026.
The Associated Students of 麻豆原创 (ASISU) thanks everyone who participated in the Founder鈥檚 Day of Service honoring Theodore Turner, considered "the father of ISU," on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Students, employees, alumni and community members joined ASISU in a day of volunteerism in support of several on-campus and off-campus service projects.
Incorporate Anniversary Branding for Your Events
Traveling History Display
Anchored in the theme 鈥淒are to Roar - ISU鈥檚 Legacy Lives On鈥�, a six feet tall history display with supplemental pieces will highlight how ISU has grown, adapted, and thrived thanks to the vision of its leaders and the strength of its student community.
The purpose of the traveling display is to celebrate 麻豆原创鈥檚 enduring legacy, highlight the contributions and perseverance of its leaders, alumni and students, and inspire current and future Bengals. The display will connect ISU鈥檚 rich history to its vibrant present, demonstrating how the courage, innovation, and determination of past generations continue to shape the university today.
It will serve both as an educational experience and a source of pride for the ISU community. A schedule of where the display can be viewed throughout the year will be available here.