Academics & Research

New major bridges gap between liberal arts and business

By Rebecca Ellis · Monday, Nov. 27,2017 5 a.m.

IU’s new major gives more students access to a dual business and liberal arts education.

Students guessed about 30 percent of their classmates were taking drugs like Adderall and Ritalin for non-medical purposes at least once a year, according to a University of Washington study. The study found only 17 percent of students surveyed had done so.

College students far overestimate stimulant abuse, research finds

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Nov. 17,2017 12:30 p.m.

Though college students think nearly a third of their peers abuse ADHD medication, the number who do is actually far fewer.

The Leo R. Dowling International Center is home to the Office of Overseas Study. IU recently ranked seventh among United States universities sending students abroad.

IU earns 7th place in sending students abroad

By IDS staff · Friday, Nov. 17,2017 2 a.m.

Those who study abroad are likely to have higher GPAs and a higher paying starting salary.

Study on twins reveals where we look is motivated by genetics

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 15,2017 7 a.m.

Two IU professors found genetics influences the way individuals interact with surroundings.

IU ends cosponsored study abroad programs in seven countries

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 13,2017 8:38 p.m.

A difference in admission process has caused an end to co-sponsorship.

School of Global and International Studies develops Tobias Center from $5 million gift

By Rebecca Ellis · Friday, Nov. 10,2017 9 a.m.

The Tobias Center will focus on research in international development.

IU increases diversity, adds funding for minority students

By Christine Stephenson · Friday, Nov. 10,2017 6 a.m.

By 2025, IU plans to increase its funding for underrepresented students by 25 percent.

Astronomer Wendy Freedman educates public on mysteries of universe

By Libby Grossman · Thursday, Nov. 9,2017 1:16 p.m.

The astronomer discussed the mystery of dark matter.

Flower beds decorate the border of Showalter Fountain. Stephen Glaholt, a professor and researcher in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and Mark Menefee, assistant director for utility services at the IU Central Heating Plant, are co-leading a project to turn greenhouse gases released from the central heating plant into fertilizer using algae.

Researchers make fertilizer out of greenhouse gases

By Rebecca Ellis · Thursday, Nov. 9,2017 4 a.m.

A faculty member and utility services employee are working together to reduce greenhouse gases.

Expert talks Turkish-Greek relations

By Libby Grossman · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 4 a.m.

Author Leonidas Karakatsanis discusses the swaying friendship between the two countries.

Painting studios adjust to interim space in former church

By Rebecca Ellis · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 5 a.m.

The construction of a parking garage is moving around many fine arts areas.

Sydney Chaffee, the National Teacher of the Year, speaks on Thursday evening at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. She spoke about interacting with children, as well as how teachers are perceived all over the world.

2017 National Teacher of the year advocates for student activism

By Libby Grossman · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 12 a.m.

Sydney Chaffee encourages teachers to venture outside rigid curriculum.

IU faculty traveled to Saudi Arabia from the Maurer School of Law

By Libby Grossman · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 11 a.m.

Law school faculty deepen relationship with universities in Saudi Arabia.

Menghua Yang, a senior, works on a journalism course through IU Online. IU Online, a program for students to take courses or complete degree programs from their computers, combines students and faculty from all seven campuses in the courses offered.

IU Online gives students education option outside of the classroom

By Rebecca Ellis · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 8:11 a.m.

The program offers a variety of degrees and courses to accommodate busy schedules.

Climate change could mean the end of Indiana's trademark – corn

By Rebecca Ellis · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 4 a.m.

The second Grand Challenge looks at preparing for environmental change.

Alexandra Christina, the countess of Frederiksborg in Denmark, discusses how to have productive conversations with people who have conflicting values. The countess, Reverend Forrest Gilmore and Distinguished Scholar Lee Hamilton participated in a panel discussion on ethical leadership Thursday afternoon in the Global and International Studies Building.

Panel sheds light on ethics in business and government

By Libby Grossman · Friday, Oct. 27,2017 1:26 p.m.

Panel advocates for listening skills and conviction in personal values.

Former IU Vice President and Chief Administration Officer Terry Clapacs wrote the book “Indiana University Bloomington: America’s Legacy Campus." The book will launch at 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

Former vice president and chief administration officer launches book of IU’s history

By Rebecca Ellis · Friday, Oct. 27,2017 4 a.m.

The book looks at the campus buildings and the people who use them.

Bioswale installation will help slow flooding

By Peter Talbot · Friday, Oct. 27,2017 3 a.m.

Volunteers gathered to help install the natural stormwater mitigation system.

Asian American author visits IU, adds to affirmative action debate

By Christine Stephenson · Thursday, Oct. 26,2017 11:39 p.m.

Affirmative action is meant to aid minorities but may do the opposite.

Law school sends delegation to Saudi Arabia

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2017 12:27 a.m.

An agreement between IU and King Saud University has been in place since 2014.

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