1 Vote That Made All the Difference
The very existence of Indiana University all came down to a tiebreaker. The state of Indiana’s first constitution, in 1816, called for “a general…
200 Reasons to Love IU
11 Pride-Inducing Prizewinners
If you’re a die-hard fan of all things IU, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of … Pulitzer Prize recipient Ernie Pyle, LHD…
20 IU Firsts
Since 1820, Indiana University faculty, staff, students, and alumni have been making their mark on the world. Here we celebrate some of IU’s greatest…
13 Traditions You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Have you ever kissed in the Rose Well House (1), swam in Showalter Fountain (2), lain on the ground and put your legs up…
10 Mascots That Weren’t
Just prior to the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, The Washington Post got into the March Madness spirit by creating a mascot emoji for…
16 IU Authors the World Will Still Be Reading at the Tricentennial
An iconic big red dog. A dystopian battle to the death for scarce resources. A pioneering work of feminist literary criticism. Indiana University authors…
3 Campus Maps From IU’s Past
Ah, the first day of class . . . Asking directions. Wending across campus. Charting a roundabout course to a building you only vaguely…
25 Acts of Courage, Compassion, and Creativity
When the global pandemic hit, the IU family did not falter. With generosity, determination, and ingenuity, we remained—as we have for 200 years—never daunted….
14 Students Poised to Change the World
Challenging the status quo. Shining a light on problems. Asking big questions. Proposing innovative solutions. These 14 IU students and recent graduates have accomplished…
7 Women Who Built IU
Throughout Indiana University’s 200 years, women have been groundbreaking researchers, influential administrators, renowned artists, and cornerstones of the campus community. But their names may…
12 Ways IU’s Regional Campuses Are Making a World of Difference
Indiana University opened its first regional extension center in Fort Wayne in 1917. Today, IU has seven regional campuses, in addition to the core…
17 Ways IU Is Rising to the (Grand) Challenge
In 2016, IU President Michael A. McRobbie announced the Grand Challenges program to solve some of our state’s and world’s most pressing problems. Through…