Student Life

The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is seen September 22, 2022. Beginning May 30, the school will host an annual language workshop, offering intensive in-person, online and overseas programs for students to engage with language and culture.

Hamilton Lugar to host annual language workshops during summer

May 22, 2023 4:56 pm

The language workshop program began in 1950.

A student waves to friends and family before the 194th undergraduate commencement. IU honored more than 20,000 graduates in total across the state.

IU honors largest graduating class in school’s history

May 6, 2023 10:18 pm

The class of 2023 was honored Saturday at IU’s 194th undergraduate commencement.

Two students walk May 7, 2022, on the field of Memorial Stadium after the the undergraduate graduation ceremony. The IU 2023 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. May 6, 2023, at the Memorial Stadium.

IU 2023 Spring Commencement: What you need to know

May 2, 2023 7:43 pm

Seating for guests at the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

IUPD receives two separate reports of sexual assault April 22, 24

Apr 28, 2023 9:14 pm

The two incidents reportedly occurred in December and March.

The Stephen L. and Connie J. Ferguson International Center is seen on Feb. 14, 2022, on the corner of Eagleson Avenue and Seventh Street. IU will host a dedication ceremony to the couple at 1 p.m. on April 28, 2023, at the center.

IU to host dedication of Stephen L. and Connie J. Ferguson International Center Friday

Apr 27, 2023 9:17 pm

The International Center was partially funded by the Ferguson family's 2019 $5 million donation.

A 3-D render of a Nove device, packaging and instructions is shown. The device has a patent pending.

IU student wins competition for naloxone keychain device

Apr 27, 2023 1:25 pm

The device has a patent pending.

The IU Montage Film Festival poster posted on the Montage's Instagram account is shown. IU Cinema will hold itsfourth annual Montage Film Festival at 7 p.m. on April 28.

IU Cinema to hold fourth annual Montage Film Festival Friday

Apr 26, 2023 10:18 am

The festival will showcase 15 student-produced short films.

Students watch live performers Aug. 19, 2023, at CultureFest. The Earn Your Stripes Student Celebration Week will take place from April 24-28 at the IMU Starbucks and Centennial Patio.

Earn Your Stripes Student Celebration Week helps prepare first-year students

Apr 23, 2023 1:13 pm

There will be events throughout the week leading up to a festival on Friday.

High waters appear in the Campus River on March 1, 2021. The IU Office of Sustainability will host the Campus River Litter Cleanup event from 10 a.m. to noon on April 14 near Eagleson Ave Parking to celebrate Earth Month.

IU to host Campus River Litter Cleanup event

Apr 10, 2023 10:41 am

The volunteer event to clean the river will be held April 14.

Jim Piazza speaks March 23, 2018, about the importance of anti-hazing legislation named after his son, Timothy Piazza, outside of the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The IU Interfraternity Council launched a new hazing prevention program, Hoosiers Not Hazers, on April 3, 2023.

IU Interfraternity Council launches new hazing prevention program for fraternities

Apr 5, 2023 1:59 pm

The program was created to address recent hazing incidents at IU fraternities.

An "Everyone deserves safety" sign is seen April 4, 2023, outside the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. IUSG and Shattering the Silence are hosting multiple events in recognition of sexual assault survivors.

IUSG, Shattering the Silence host Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

Apr 4, 2023 6:03 pm

The events will take place April 2-6.

IU Gift of Life ambassadors and IU students set up a table to get cheek swabs from people to join the Gift of Life Marrow Registry to become donors for blood stem cells and bone marrow transplants Nov. 11- Nov. 18, 2022, at the IMU. The Gift of Life Club at IU will be hosting their second Swab Week April 10-14.

The Gift of Life Club at IU to host second Swab Week April 10-14

Apr 3, 2023 4:39 pm

The Gift of Life Club at IU's goal is to get 4,000 swabs.

Ruchi Shah looks at her notes during her presentation on the history of chai tea March 30, 2023, at the Gayle Cook Center for Arts and Humanities located inside Maxwell Hall in Bloomington. Shah is one of the owners of Afternoon Chai, an Indianapolis-based company that sells chai tea sets along with tea brewing classes.

Asian Culture Center kicks off AAPI Heritage Month with appreciation for chai

Mar 31, 2023 12:01 am

The center has several events planned for the month of April.

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

Mar 27, 2023 10:09 am

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

Mar 26, 2023 1:35 pm

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?

Mar 21, 2023 1:12 pm

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

COLUMN: 4 cheap and easy recipes for college students

Mar 21, 2023 12:33 pm

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.