Administration

IU Bloomington Faculty Council members meet Oct. 15 in Presidents Hall. The council met Tuesday and discussed items from a policy revision for promotion and tenure to the MacDonald Scholarship.

Bloomington Faculty Council discuss scholarships, proposal amendments

Nov 19, 2019 7:43 pm

The council passed a proposal regarding tenure and promotion.

A flipped shed sits June 17 in the backyard of Mary Brosman’s home in Ellettsville, Indiana. The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and University Information Technology Services have collaborated to create the Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab, which was recently awarded $650,000 in federal grants to continue its research in disaster resilience.

IU Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab to develop solutions for first responders

Nov 19, 2019 4:16 pm

The CTIL was just awarded $650,000 to continue its research on disaster resilience.

Students listen from the hallway at the Indiana University Graduate Workers Coalition town hall meeting Sept. 12 at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center. Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, a student-led organization protesting conditions for IU graduate students, organized the event.

Over 1,400 IU graduate students demand action

Nov 15, 2019 9:11 am

Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition is petitioning for better working conditions and less student fees.

Melanie Payne was promoted to lead the office of First Year Experiences Programs earlier this month.

Melanie Payne appointed to new director of First Year Experiences

Nov 14, 2019 1:09 pm

“Get out of your comfort zone,” Payne said to first-year students.

IU lecturer accused of making offensive comments at McDonald’s suspended

Nov 14, 2019 1:05 pm

A viral video of Claire Nisonger in July sparked outrage.

Sarah Bassett stands Nov. 12 on the front porch of the Center for Veteran and Military Students. Bassett is the new outreach coordinator for female veterans.

New women veterans outreach coordinator unites military students at IU

Nov 13, 2019 5:45 pm

IU Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council funded the position through a $10,000 grant.

IU has decided to open the new Office of Business Partnerships led by Valerie Gill, the new associate vice president for business partnerships.

IU opens Office of Business Partnerships to work with local, national companies

Nov 12, 2019 5:42 pm

The new office seeks to strengthen ties between the university and businesses.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Pamela Davis was the first woman to graduate from IU ROTC and to receive a commission or a document identifying her earned rank from the Air Force. Davis was also the first woman to be a commander of any unit for the Tennessee National Guard.

First IU ROTC female graduate speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov 11, 2019 7:28 pm

People gathered to hear retired Lt. Col. Davis at the Sample Gates.

Center for the Study of the Middle East apologizes after circulating flier with alleged anti-Semitic image

Nov 10, 2019 5:50 pm

The flier was created by the Palestine Solidarity Committee.

IU faculty members listen to discussion during Bloomington Faculty Council on Nov. 5 at Franklin Hall. The faculty passed a policy outlining criteria for students to earn academic credit for prior learning.

Bloomington Faculty Council talks tenure and student evaluations

Nov 5, 2019 11:52 pm

The council also passed a policy about prior learning proposed last week.

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction launched an online continuing education program. The program is certified by the American Psychological Association.

Kinsey Institute offers continuing education initiative

Nov 5, 2019 6:45 pm

Professional credit through the American Psychological Association is offered for courses.

IU Bloomington Faculty Council members meet Oct. 15 in Presidents Hall. The council debated changes regarding the College of Arts and Sciences electoral faculty subunits.

Bloomington Faculty Council discusses, votes on structural changes

Oct 15, 2019 9:11 pm

The council voted unanimously to reallocate College of Arts and Sciences subunit seats.

An IU-Notify alert was not issued for a shooting at the IU-owned property on South Grant Street on Sunday morning. IU spokesperson Chuck Carney said the decsion had little to do with the ownership of the property and more to do with the facts that were presented about the arrest of a shooter.

IU confirms venue of party that led to Sunday shooting is IU off-campus rental property

Oct 15, 2019 6:22 pm

An IU-Notify alert wasn’t issued because of incident location and perceived lack of threat.

IU Alumni Association life member Franklin Breckenridge smiles while ordering a drink Oct. 10 in Alumni Hall. IU alumni could drink and converse before having dinner.

Five IU Alumni receive the Distinguished Alumni Service Award

Oct 10, 2019 11:26 pm

The award was granted by the IU Alumni Association.

Forrest Gatrell, Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinator for IU, poses Oct. 10 in Franklin Hall. He was appointed to the position by the State Department in September.

Diplomat in the making: Department of State names IU Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinator

Oct 10, 2019 7:26 pm

Forrest Gatrell is one of three campus coordinators in the Midwest.

Humane Society director of food and nutrition Karla Dumas makes several jokes before beginning her presentation at the Big Ten Chefs Summit on Oct. 7 in Read Residence Hall. The presentation discussed healthy plant-based food options at IU.

First Big Ten Chefs’ Summit at IU gathers, talks new plant-based movement

Oct 9, 2019 5:53 pm

IU has recently increased its weekly entrees to include 20% plant based options.

Professor Arthur Fagen directs the IU Philharmonic Orchestra on Sept. 28 in the IU Auditorium. The orchestra played during the IU Bicentennial Ceremony.

IU Bicentennial Ceremony celebrates past achievements, looks to next century

Sep 29, 2019 1:19 pm

IU Bicentennial Ceremony was one of the last events of the 200 Festival.

Students listen in from the hallway at the Indiana University Graduate Workers Coalition town hall Sept. 12 at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center. Today the College of Arts and Sciences announced that graduate students will soon no longer be required to pay unremittable fees.

College of Arts and Sciences announces elimination of graduate student’s unremittable fees

Sep 20, 2019 7:33 pm

These changes will go into effect in the fall of 2020.

The freshman class is the largest and most diverse class in IU history.

Bicentennial year brings IU’s largest and most diverse class

Sep 19, 2019 11:59 pm

This is the third consecutive year enrollment has risen.

Red clock towers can be found throughout IU's campus.

IU Bloomington to participate in 10-day Bicentennial celebration

Sep 19, 2019 7:32 pm

Bloomington campus festivities will begin Thursday, Sept. 26.