Student Life

A table between the "Medley" and the beverages includes different breakfast options for students on March 26, 2023, in the Forest Dining Hall. Director of IU Residential Dining Ken Field noticed the growing popularity of students using the Scratch Café and felt the need to expand the area.

Forest Dining Hall prepares for future renovations with new layout

22 hours ago

Items in the Scratch Café and Just Desserts were moved to new areas.

Pictured are IUPUI student Eduardo Chairez and IU-Bloomington students Alexander Dilkovski, Kaleb Del Real and Pedro Pozos. The four students escaped from a burning building March 16, 2023, in Old Montreal, a neighborhood in Quebec, Canada.

IU students injured in Old Montreal fire

Yesterday

The fire alarm in the historic building did not go off.

Diya Pilani locks the door to her dorm room in Foster Quadrangle. In the wake of this month's deadly shooting at Michigan State University, many students are wondering if IU is prepared for an emergency.

In the wake of the tragedy at Michigan State, what is IU’s safety protocol?

6 days ago

Students have requested IU take extra precautions following the shooting at MSU.

COLUMN: 4 cheap and easy recipes for college students

6 days ago

These nutritious recipes will keep your stomach full and wallet happy.

Declan Farley is seen in his room on Jan. 19, 2023. Farley, who amassed 2.2 million views for a TikTok where he detailed his experience with harassment from other students in his dorm, has decided to leave IU.

Declan Farley to leave IU after lack of support from administration following harassment

Mar 9, 2023 7:49 pm

Farley published a now-viral TikTok in January and received support from many online.

The plaque marking the original location of the IU chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is seen on March 7, 2023, on East 17th Street. Kappa Alpha Psi was placed on cease and desist on March 6, 2023, for hazing.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity placed on cease and desist for hazing

Mar 7, 2023 6:05 pm

All chapter activities are suspended until further notice.

Shanna Schmutte pushes John Langey down South Washington Street April 13, 2014, at the 12th Annual Homeward Bound 5K Walk. IU-Bloomington and the City of Bloomington will host events and programs this month in recognition of Disability Awareness Month.

City of Bloomington, IU to celebrate National Disability Awareness Month

Mar 7, 2023 9:57 am

March was officially recognized as National Disability Awareness month in 1987.

A protestor shares her reasons for supporting access to abortion in front of Women’s Care Center on June 27, 2022, on College Avenue. Throughout March, IU Bloomington will host several events to celebrate Women’s History Month.

IU to host speaker panels and events to celebrate Women’s History Month

Mar 5, 2023 6:17 pm

IU is hosting in-person and virtual events.

The Stephen L. and Connie J. Ferguson International Center is seen on Feb. 14, 2022, at the corner of Eagleson Avenue and Seventh Street. The new building will serve as a hub for international students and for students looking to study abroad.

Ferguson International Center opens doors to IU community

Feb 28, 2023 9:54 am

The institution provides help for international and study abroad students.

Kelley students who helped establish the Sample Gates Management Inc. fund, with Doug McCoy, the Al and Shary Oak director of real estate, are pictured next to a construction site. Sample Gates Management LLC and is managed by 16 students.

Kelley School of Business private equity fund raises $4.2 million for real estate investments

Feb 19, 2023 5:58 pm

Sample Gates Management LLC is run by 16 Kelley School seniors.

Members of IU's contemporary vocal ensemble, NOTUS, are pictured together. The groupwill have their first concert of the semester at 8 p.m. Feb. 7, 2023, in Auer Hall.

Student vocal ensemble, NOTUS, to perform ‘Mass for the Endangered’ Feb. 7

Feb 7, 2023 2:05 pm

The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in Auer Hall.

Aimie DeLeon poses for a photo. DeLeon will serve as assistant director of student lifetime engagement for the IU Student Foundation Jan. 30, 2023.

Aimie DeLeon named new assistant director of student lifetime engagement

Jan 26, 2023 2:43 pm

DeLeon will begin working with the IU Student Foundation on Jan. 30.

Students are seen walking to and from Wells Library on Jan. 17, 2023, on East 10th Street. The library will host a "Friday Finish" event from Feb. 3 until March 3 for students to relax and study on the first floor of the library.

Wells Library to start ‘The Friday Finish’ for students

Jan 18, 2023 6:17 pm

The event is free for students.

Maqubé Reese, Tri Keah Henry, Eric Grommon, Carmen Diaz, Marshall Allen, Erika Oliphant speaks during a Community Collaboration Panel Jan. 16, 2022 in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union. The panel discussed a partnership between local NAACP Monroe County Chapter, Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, and Indiana University.

Black Voices: IU celebrates Martin Luther King Day with social justice conference

Jan 17, 2023 8:00 am

The conference theme was “audacity," which came from MLK’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech.

Students wade through the crowds at the student involvement fair Aug. 26, 2021, in Dunn Meadow. The student involvement fair offers students the ability to view different clubs and organization at IU.

Student resource tips for IU transfer students

Jan 16, 2023 7:31 pm

The Office for First Year Experience Programs provides resources specifically for transfer students.

The Asian Culture Center is located at 807 E. 10th St. The ACC offered its first listening circle Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. following the racially-motived stabbing of an 18-year old women on a Bloomington Transit Bus.

Resources available for Asian American and Pacific Islander students, community members

Jan 16, 2023 6:57 pm

The IU Asian Culture Center and others are offering resources and events for students.

Maya Goldenberg lights candles prior to Shabbat, the seventh day of rest, at the beginning of Sukkot. The lighting of candles signifies the beginning of Shabbat and the sun having set. This is a time in which people cease the use of technology for the next 25 hours in order to reconnect with the world, their friends, family and God.

‘We will always outlive the people who hate us’

Dec 16, 2022 3:53 pm

Antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S. in 2021

Graduates of the Kelley School of Business Masters of Science in Information Systems program pose for a picture May 7, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Keeping mental health in check after graduation can be challenging, but staying connected to friends and finding healthy coping mechanisms can help combat feelings of post-grad depression.

Resources to help with post-college mental health challenges

Dec 15, 2022 5:04 pm

Many students report feeling depression and shock after they graduate.

Mina covers her face with her headscarf, concealing her identity and showing off the vibrant color of her clothing on Oct. 21, 2022, in Bloomington, IN. She came to Bloomington in August 2022 and started graduate school at Indiana University the same month.

She dreams of Afghanistan

Dec 15, 2022 1:43 pm

The life she built was lost to the Taliban. Now she’s working to create a world where she can go home.

Students study Oct. 20, 2021, in the south lounge of the Indiana Memorial Union. It's important to find a studying technique that works and stick to a plan when studying for final exams.

The IDS has tips to help you study for finals this fall

Dec 13, 2022 2:56 pm

Our top five tips when studying for finals.