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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 builds on leadership in cybersecurity to protect critical space infrastructure
IU faculty are building on decades of leadership in cybersecurity to inform policy that protects critical space infrastructure and to train the first generation of space cybersecurity experts.
Research Impact: Kelley researcher develops AI solutions for cybersecurity, mental health
IU’s Sagar Samtani is building AI techniques to address issues in cybersecurity, mental health analytics and business intelligence.
All generic drugs are not equal; those made in India have more ‘severe adverse events’
New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds that generic drugs manufactured in India are linked to significantly more hospitalization, disability and, in a few cases, d... Read more about All generic drugs are not equal; those made in India have more ‘severe adverse events’
Silicon Valley Venture Challenge puts Kelley Direct online MBA students’ ideas in front of investors
Twelve Kelley Direct Online MBA students built business plans and formal pitch decks that they ultimately presented as part of the Silicon Valley Venture Challenge course, where they were graded so... Read more about Silicon Valley Venture Challenge puts Kelley Direct online MBA students’ ideas in front of investors
Fulbright Spotlight: Digging deeper with geologist Juergen Schieber
An ongoing collaboration stemming from Juergen Schieber’s Fulbright will help answer questions about the role of sedimentary rocks as hydrocarbon source rocks, the type of rock that over time and... Read more about Fulbright Spotlight: Digging deeper with geologist Juergen Schieber
Brondizio awarded ‘Nobel Prize for the environment,’ honoring decades-long research on the Amazon
IU Distinguished Professor Eduardo Brondizio was awarded the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, which honors those whose work advances environmental science, conservation and sus... Read more about Brondizio awarded ‘Nobel Prize for the environment,’ honoring decades-long research on the Amazon
New Wellness House provides students with space to relax, collaborate, meditate
Wellness House is the home for Student Wellness, Substance Use Intervention Services and the Collegiate Recovery Community. It has reservable spaces for campus groups and partners; four distinct sp... Read more about New Wellness House provides students with space to relax, collaborate, meditate
Top-ranked Cybersecurity and Global Policy Program prepares IU students for in-demand careers
This interdisciplinary program combines the technology of cybersecurity with the study of global policymaking, taking a practical approach to preparing students for careers where the two discipline... Read more about Top-ranked Cybersecurity and Global Policy Program prepares IU students for in-demand careers
Students in nation’s first cybersecurity law program provide legal advice on evolving tech
The Indiana University Maurer Law School was the first to teach a stand-alone cybersecurity course. Today, the program has expanded to offer degrees and certificates, with students at the forefront... Read more about Students in nation’s first cybersecurity law program provide legal advice on evolving tech
Charting a prosperous path to Indiana’s future with insights from IU economists
The Indiana Business Research Center has been providing economic insights for nearly a century, including five decades of producing an influential annual forecast — now called the Futurecast —... Read more about Charting a prosperous path to Indiana’s future with insights from IU economists
Graduate School ombudsperson hired to resolve conflicts, connect people to resources
Carissa Ciampaglia, a certified mediator and conflict specialist, has been hired as ombudsperson for the Indiana University Graduate School Bloomington, a new position that will aid any unit that o... Read more about Graduate School ombudsperson hired to resolve conflicts, connect people to resources
Velvet ant venom may yield answers for pain-related medical research
A new study by IU Bloomington researchers, which investigates why velvet ant stings are among the most excruciating in the animal kingdom, offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolutionary arms ra... Read more about Velvet ant venom may yield answers for pain-related medical research
IU Luddy autonomous racing team pushes boundaries with strong top speeds at Vegas time trial
The autonomous race car programmed by students and faculty at the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering achieved top speeds of 163 mph during a timed trial in the Indy Autonomou... Read more about IU Luddy autonomous racing team pushes boundaries with strong top speeds at Vegas time trial
Eskenazi School interior design alum designed rapper Lil Baby’s home
Bloomington native Annysa LaMantia was recently featured in Architectural Digest for her luxury design work on the Atlanta home of the chart-topping, Grammy-winning rapper.
IU Cinema technology expert to manage ‘Nosferatu’ 35mm celluloid screenings
Elena Grassia, director of cinema technology at IU Cinema, was tapped by Focus Features/Universal to be the cinematic expert responsible for preparing, inspecting and managing the prints for the fi... Read more about IU Cinema technology expert to manage ‘Nosferatu’ 35mm celluloid screenings
Collaborative project seeks to preserve endangered indigenous languages, cultural knowledge
The project aims to document natural language use and the associated cultural knowledge to use in language revitalization initiatives.
From the field to the press box, sports media students cover historic College Football Playoffs
From broadcasting play-by-play during the round one IU vs. Notre Dame game to publishing game stories at the National Championship game, sports media students from IU Bloomington and IU Indianapoli... Read more about From the field to the press box, sports media students cover historic College Football Playoffs
IU Cinema brings Patton Oswalt, awards frontrunners, sci-fi classics to Bloomington big screen
Kicking off Jan. 17, Indiana University Cinema’s spring programming will also include series dedicated to iconic filmmaker Federico Fellini and author Philip K. Dick; and staples like the Undergr... Read more about IU Cinema brings Patton Oswalt, awards frontrunners, sci-fi classics to Bloomington big screen
Geologic researcher at IU mapping landslide hazards across state
The Indiana Geological and Water Survey at IU has been publishing critical research that addresses landslide risks across the Hoosier state. New high-resolution imagery and digital elevation measur... Read more about Geologic researcher at IU mapping landslide hazards across state
IU Bloomington increases minimum stipends, expands resources for student academic appointees
IU Bloomington will increase its minimum stipend for student academic appointees to $24,000 beginning July 1.