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Foundational Politician
Life-long social activist Richard Hatcher (1933-2019) made history as the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city in 1967.
Legal Legacy
Juanita Kidd Stout — the first Black woman to serve as a state supreme court justice — again takes a trailblazing role.
AAPI Solidarity Statement
The power of our Asian community at each of our campuses and IUF locations can be felt every day. Our action, support, and allyship are needed now more than ever. Thank you for speaking up and taking action.
5 Little-Known Facts About the Rose Well House
IU Bloomington’s Rose Well House is best known as a campus smooch spot, but there’s much more to its story. Here are five facts you might not have known about the treasured Old Crescent landmark.
11 of the Most Unique Gifts Ever Given to IU
The IU family is incredibly generous. And that generosity comes in many different forms: time, talent, and treasure. But “treasures” can be wide-ranging, too—even a little unexpected sometimes. Here are just a few of the unusual items that donors have given to Indiana University.
IU Alumni Association Elects Volunteer Leadership
Vi Simpson, LLB’94, LHD’13, assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1, 2020.
IU Alumni Association offers no-cost member program
The IU Alumni Association is pleased to announce its free member program—IU Proud. The program, available to all alumni, offers a basic level of core services.
Programs in diversity, mental health, arts, addiction recovery benefit from Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council grants
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC) awarded grants Thursday, June 4, 2020, totaling $99,995 to 14 programs affiliated with six IU campuses.
Who is Tyler Combs?
In a new spin on this year’s “March Madness,” Tyler Combs, a Greenfield, Ind., native, became the face of IU as he answered and wagered his way to the College Championship finals. To no surprise, IU Nation welcomed its new representative with open arms—tuning in religiously for every round.
A $200,000 Anonymous Gift to Indiana University’s Queer Philanthropy Circle Will Help More LGBTQ+ Students Earn Degrees
Inspired by the work of Indiana University’s newly launched Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC), an anonymous member of the IU LGBTQ+ community has made a $200,000 pledge to match donations to or memberships in the QPC received on or before June 30, 2020.
Indiana University Foundation Announces Two New Board Directors
The IU Foundation welcomes alumni Derrick Burks and Linda S. Watson to its Board of Directors.
Bootsy Boogies with IU
“Yabba dabba doo! Bootzilla is here!” With that funkadelic introduction, genre-defining funk bassist Bootsy Collins brought his signature starry-eyed swagger to the IU tune “Indiana Fight.” Collins remixed the song this past spring, but his relationship with IU began more than a year before.
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