IU Alumni Magazine Spring 2024
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Deanna Fry’s Rise in Broadcast Journalism is Defined By a Sense of Humanity and Justice
Deanna Fry, BAJ’06, is the senior broadcast producer of the BET and CBS News newsmagazine show "America in Black."
Two-Time IU Alumna Jennifer Root Named to Growing Michigan Together Council
In 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Jennifer Root, BA’01, JD’04, to the Growing Michigan Together Council.
Taylor 101: Dispatches from the World’s First Taylor Swift Conference
IU hosted the first-ever academic conference focused on superstar Taylor Swift’s music and influence—and it was a glittering success.
Finals Week Chronicles
From a massive snowball fight to a mid-exam evacuation to a “victory cigar,” these stories truly capture the uniqueness of finals week at IU.
Working Big: Muralists Rafael Caro and Erica Parker Beautify Cities with Spray Paint
Husband and wife Rafael Caro, BFA’20, and Erica Parker, BFA’16, have been creating graffiti-style murals across Indianapolis since 2016.
Imani Sailers: Destined to Dance
Imani Sailers, BS’17, joined Nashville Ballet—the largest professional dance company in Tennessee—which she joined in 2017. Sailers was promoted to company dancer in 2019.
History of IU Gold in the Olympics
Indiana University has a long history of producing Olympic athletes. IU’s world-class athletes have collectively earned more than 100 medals in sports such as swimming and diving, basketball, and soccer. These are the alumni who have won Olympic gold
Sound Judgment: Laura Sisk a Swift Staple
A skim of the credits of Taylor Swift’s last eight albums will reveal a common phrase: “Vocals recorded by Laura Sisk.”
Get the Gig: 4 Steps to a Better Job Search
Mike Schmeckebier, BS’00, MS’05, a career coach and lecturer at the Kelley School of Business, wants you to take control of your job search.
TUMI and Roam Co-Founder Charlie Clifford Changed the Luggage Game (Twice)
Premium luggage mogul Charlie Clifford, BA’65, MBA’67, founded TUMI in 1975 and his customizable luggage brand, Roam, in 2017.
Legendary Loss
Bob Knight, the legendary and often controversial former Hoosier men’s basketball head coach, died Nov. 1, 2023. He was 83.
IU’s Black History Makers
Peer into the lives of 12 alumni whose “firsts” made a lasting impact on IU, the Bloomington community, and beyond.