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Brian Steensland, a professor of sociology at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, is the director for the Consortium for the Study of Religion, Ethics and Society. The consortium recently announced the creation of a new seminar series on economic justice, Islam, ethics and more to begin in spring 2017.

New seminar talks ethics and religion in turbulent times

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, Jan. 24,2017 6:52 p.m.

The series will discuss Islam, economics, religion and more.

Literary scholar visits IU

Monday, Jan. 16,2017 7:33 p.m.

Moretti's visit is sponsored by the William T. Patten Foundation.

Dean Feinstein at the School of Global and International Studies talks about his new position on the Holocaust Memorial Council. He talked about his background as the former ambassador to Poland and expressed his excitement for the new position Friday afternoon.

Obama appoints IU dean to Holocaust Memorial Council

By Dominick Jean · Monday, Jan. 16,2017 4:30 p.m.

Lee Feinstein was also the former U.S. ambassador to Poland from 2009-2012.

$3 million to be used to explore learning approaches

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2017 7:22 p.m.

The $3 million will fund the initiative for up to four years.

President Michael McRobbie and vice president and dean of the School of Medicine Jay Hess put a white coat on Dr. Don Brown. Brown recently donated $30 million to build a new immunotherapy center that will be named after himself.

$30 million donated to IU School of Medicine

Tuesday, Jan. 10,2017 8:51 p.m.

This is the largest donation made by an alumnus of IU School of Medicine.

Religious connections boost growth of nonprofits

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 10,2017 7:39 p.m.

IU research shows connections to religion help nonprofits.

Research shows risk of cancer does not deter tanning

Monday, Jan. 9,2017 7:38 p.m.

The use of tanning beds can increase the risk of melanoma by 25 percent.

Students prepare for spring semester

By Emily Berryman · Thursday, Jan. 5,2017 7:30 p.m.

Students implement different strategies to prepare for second semester.

A Hoaxy search reveals articles that claim cannabis cures cancer. The graph on the left shows the rise in these claims over the past five months. The graph on the right shows the claim's spread on social media. (Photo courtesy of Indiana University)

Researchers unveil tool, tracks fake news

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 22,2016 9:01 p.m.

Currently, Hoaxy is only functioning on Twitter.

Computer-based biology uncovers secrets to rice growth

By Hussain Ather · Sunday, Dec. 11,2016 3:36 p.m.

Plant genetics can solve hunger and malnutrition, scientists say.

Five seniors receive state Spanish, Portuguese award

By Sarah Verschoor · Sunday, Dec. 11,2016 3:32 p.m.

The IU recipients received the honor with students from around Indiana.

Graduates wear DIY graudation cap during Spring 2016 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday morning at Memorial Stadium.

Journalist to speak at IU winter commencement

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 8,2016 8:27 p.m.

Linda Greenhouse is a Pulitzer Prize winner and holds 11 honorary degrees.

Analogies and word choice shape political discourse

By Hussain Ather · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2016 8:41 p.m.

When is a basket not a basket? Research in cognitive science show these associations in discourse.

Emily Eherenman the vice president of Students for Life writes down the template of emails the club will be sending off regarding the issue of purchasing aborted baby brains for Alzherimer’s study on Tuesday. The club will be sending emails specifically to Fred Cate, the IU Vice President of Research, Dr. Debmoy Lahiri, a psychiatry professor, Dr. Bruce Lamb, the Executive Director of IU Stark’s Neuroscience Research Institute, and the IU Board of Trustees.

Students for Life urges University to halt fetal tissue research

By Emily Miles · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2016 9:25 p.m.

The student group parsed through facts and composed emails to faculty and trustees.

Kelley School of Business ranks second among public institutions in new list

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2016 6:50 p.m.

The school was also ranked seventh overall by Poets & Quants.

Katherine Rowe talks about video games as a virtual global theatre Monday.

Playgoing in the digital world could help understand literature, professor says

By Hussain Ather · Monday, Dec. 5,2016 9:25 p.m.

Playgoing in the digital world could be a matter of reality, one professor says.

Graphic designer came to IU as last-minute addition to book tour

By Hannah Reed · Monday, Dec. 5,2016 7:26 p.m.

Graphic designer Aaron Draplin gave a talk to the Graphic Design Club about his book, Pretty Much Everything.

Senior named Rhodes Scholar

By Kate McNeal · Monday, Nov. 28,2016 7:02 p.m.

Morgan Mohr is one of 32 students who will study at the University of Oxford for two years.

Two IU faculty members to be named AAAS fellows

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 28,2016 6:55 p.m.

The distinction recognizes contributions to the progress of science and research.

Professor says male birth control study may have had sexist bias

By Hussain Ather · Sunday, Nov. 27,2016 3:08 p.m.

Medical researchers work on hormonal conception for men.

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