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Vice President for Finance and Planning
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Vice President for Finance and Planning

Departments

Updates and Communications

Budget Update - March 2025

Illinois State implemented a comprehensive strategy (RISE) in September 2024 to ensure long-term financial stability. The strategy included divisional budget holdbacks, hiring reductions, deferral of non-urgent projects, and reduction in out-of-cycle and additional pay increases.

Read more about the Budget Update from VPFP Glen Nelson

VPFP Division Newsletter - April 2025 

VPFP Division Newsletter - April 2025

Initiatives

Division News

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Illinois legislators recognize Redbird football’s national title run

The Illinois State University Redbird football team was honored at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on February 25, 2026, by the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate. The recognition follows the team's historic 2025-26 season, in which they reached the FCS National Championship game. 
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“Smart Choices” program named 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award

The "Smart Choices: Empowering Future Leaders in Energy and Sustainability" program faculty members, Dr. Dimitrios Nikolaou, Dr. German Blanco, and Dr. Srishti Slaria, were honored with the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award at The Founding Celebration on February 19, 2026. 
Dillon Maher is presented the Illinois State University Strategic Plan's LOVE award presented by President Tarhule.

Dillon Maher recognized for outstanding commitment to Collaboration

Illinois State University proudly honors Dillon Maher as a recipient of the Living Our Values in Excellence (LOVE) Award for his exceptional embodiment of Collaboration, a core value of the Excellence by Design: 2024-2030 strategic plan.