TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (July 24, 2025) – For the third consecutive year, Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons has been named among Indiana’s 250 most influential and impactful leaders in business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts, and the nonprofit sector for his contributions to the state.

The 2025 Indiana 250 list was unveiled during a July 23 reception at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A profile of Coons—Rose-Hulman’s 16th president—is featured in the special Indiana 250 publication and on its accompanying website.

The annual list is curated by the executives, editors, and newsroom teams of IBJ Media’s three news brands: Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business, and Indiana Lawyer. Honorees were selected following a months-long process involving public nominations, organizational research, and conversations with community leaders throughout Indiana.

“President Coons has provided steady, visionary leadership during a pivotal time in Rose-Hulman’s history,” said Carl Cook, chair of the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees. “His unwavering commitment to student success, institutional growth, and long-term sustainability continues to move the Institute forward and strengthen its national reputation.”

Under Coons’ leadership, Rose-Hulman has reached historic highs in student applications, enrollment, philanthropic support, and the construction of state-of-the-art campus facilities. He has also overseen the launch of the institute’s strategic plan, Advancing by Design, and the celebration of Rose-Hulman’s 150th anniversary in 2024, marking a century and a half of excellence in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation. Rose-Hulman has maintained its No. 1 ranking in undergraduate engineering education by U.S. News & World Report—now for 26 straight years—and has been ranked in Wall Street Journal’s 2024 and 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.

About Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, located on a scenic 1,300-acre campus in Terre Haute, Indiana, is home to 2,300+ students from 47 states and 33 countries. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top undergraduate STEM colleges, Rose-Hulman delivers a strong return on investment from day one. Students collaborate with esteemed faculty in labs and innovation centers equipped with cutting-edge technology—opportunities often reserved for graduate students elsewhere. With nearly 100% career placement for two decades, Rose-Hulman prepares graduates for success. Founded in 1874, Rose-Hulman offers a vibrant student experience with a close-knit campus community, nationally recognized competition teams, 20 NCAA Division III sports, 90+ student clubs, and 12 fraternities and sororities. Learn more at https://rose-hulman.edu.