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STUDENT SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH
Paige Andersson and Rachael Jones McAfee were both recently hired in community engagement and experiential learning roles created to advance IUB 2030 strategic plan initiatives.
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IU Bloomington receives $500,000 national grant for precollege support
STUDENT SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY
Through the $500,000 grant from the American Talent Initiative, more high school 21st Century Scholars and Pell Grant recipients across the state will receive college prep and enrollment support as well as dedicated support.
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IU researcher develops new nanoparticle to help combat drug-resistant infections
TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY
Chemistry professor Yan Yu has developed an antibacterial nanoparticle that is 10 to 30 times more effective at killing bacteria.
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IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
Graduation is almost here, and members of the Class of 2025 are celebrating their hard work and accomplishments at Indiana University. Six graduating students from the Bloomington and Indianapolis... Read more about IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
Global simulations prepare IU Bloomington students to diplomatically navigate pressing issues
The IU Hamilton Lugar School is an emerging hub for global simulations in the Midwest, with leading programs in Model Arab League, Model United Nations, International Moot Court and more.
Cosmetologist-turned-scholar starts nonprofit with help from IU programs
Margaret Ferguson worked as a hairdresser for over 10 years when she was suddenly diagnosed with a muscle disorder. After going back to school at IU Bloomington, she’s graduating as a founder of... Read more about Cosmetologist-turned-scholar starts nonprofit with help from IU programs
Professor’s African dig uncovers bone tools that offer insights on early human life
For two decades, Jackson Njau has been conducting paleoanthropologist research at the Olduvai Gorge. His recent bone tool discovery has pushed back history 1 million years.
2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana
The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement will host its seventh annual IU Rural Conference on May 12 and 13 at French Lick Resort, offering a robust lineup of events focused on the i... Read more about 2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana
A biologist’s journey into the field of volcanology
A surprising finding during a field expedition two years ago led biology Ph.D. student Alejandra Rodriguez Abaunza to broaden her research and use IU’s International Enhancement Grant to enroll i... Read more about A biologist’s journey into the field of volcanology
‘One-shot’ behavioral tool could change how social media users interact with negative content
The study found that a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention tool could help people identify negative, rigid and extreme language on social media and reduce engagement with it.
New research on bird behavior suggests that evolution may repeat itself
The study found that bird species who nest in tree cavities have independently evolved heightened aggression across lineages, particularly in females.
IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’
Each year, The Media School partners with the IU Student Foundation around the cycling races to train students in every facet of sports media. In recent years, students interested in longform story... Read more about IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’
New partnership launches child development, certification opportunities for high schoolers
An innovative partnership with the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington and Grant Regional Career Center in Marion, Indiana, is helping local high school students get a head start with their care... Read more about New partnership launches child development, certification opportunities for high schoolers
IU Debate team expands speech programs in Hoosier schools
The Indiana University Debate team is growing competitive speech and debate in Hoosier schools by hosting an annual middle school tournament, coaching high schoolers throughout the academic year an... Read more about IU Debate team expands speech programs in Hoosier schools
Student-run EMS organization holds large-scale training exercise ahead of Little 500
Cyclists are preparing for Little 500 this weekend, and so are students who provide emergency medical services during the event. The student-run IC-EMS took part in special exercises, including a m... Read more about Student-run EMS organization holds large-scale training exercise ahead of Little 500
IU earth scientist’s research into rivers and flooding earns him prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Douglas Edmonds, a professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, was selected for the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows. He was one of two chosen for the field of Geography and Env... Read more about IU earth scientist’s research into rivers and flooding earns him prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith sports ‘tunnel fit’ designed by IU student
Fashion design and merchandising students recently got a taste of the competitive nature of the garment industry through the third consecutive Fashion Within Sports event at IU Bloomington, giving... Read more about Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith sports ‘tunnel fit’ designed by IU student
Luddy School’s 3D printing labs lend expertise to projects both modern and ancient
The 3D Fabrication and Design Inquiry Labs at the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering support a wide range of creative projects, including a robotics kit for high schoolers in... Read more about Luddy School’s 3D printing labs lend expertise to projects both modern and ancient
Study challenges ‘publish or perish’ culture, calls for changes in academic publishing
IU professors are co-authors on a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which argues that current incentives in academic publishing can hinder scientific progress... Read more about Study challenges ‘publish or perish’ culture, calls for changes in academic publishing
Double Exposure brings IU film, composition students together in real-world filmmaking setting
Each spring, IU Cinema hosts Double Exposure, where short films created entirely by students premiere on the big screen. The innovative program offers students a unique opportunity to collaborate i... Read more about Double Exposure brings IU film, composition students together in real-world filmmaking setting
Doctoral student explores sustainable energy education across cultures
With the support of a Primary Partner Graduate Student Grant, graduate student Arya Karumanthra explored how teacher candidates in different cultural contexts make sense of sustainable energy educa... Read more about Doctoral student explores sustainable energy education across cultures
From city hall to the classroom: Indiana mayors teach the art of public service
Indiana mayors return to the classroom to teach students about civic leadership through new programs of study offered by IU Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs on the Bloom... Read more about From city hall to the classroom: Indiana mayors teach the art of public service
$75 million investment will expand engineering academic programs at IU Bloomington
As part of the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, IU Bloomington will launch new degree programs in computer engineering, robotics, bioengineering, nanoengineering and microele... Read more about $75 million investment will expand engineering academic programs at IU Bloomington