Student Life

The First Welcome

Nine notable alumni you never realized went to IU

 Famous actors, journalists, activists and more have all walked through IU’s doors.

Lilly Library offers rare books, puzzles, exhibits

The Lilly Library has a Gutenberg Bible, puzzles and Edgar Allen Poe's hair.

Dockless bike share program coming to Bloomington and IU

Zagster’s Pace bike share will start this spring.

Professor Eleanor Leach remembered for love of classics

Leach is remembered by students, friends and colleagues as sharp and passionate. 

IU alumna, teacher at Parkland school recounts her experience

During the shooting, Katherine Posada spent more than an hour in the classroom with her students.

One taste away from home

International students compare Bloomington ethnic food to the taste from home.

'Hair Politics' fosters open dialogue about oppression via hair

 'Hair Politics' honored the pivotal role of black barber and beauty shops in black communities.

Autoimmune disease doesn't stop IU student from reaching new heights

Sneha Dave climbed Mount Kilimanjaro during winter break.

Student organization creates network of existing service opportunities

 Student United Way provides service groups a chance to reach larger audience.

Kelley's online MBA program ranked No. 2 in world

The online Kelley Direct MBA program can take two to five years to complete, according to the Kelley School of Business website.

Oxfam club at IU responds to Oxfam UK scandal

Leaders of the Oxfam Club at IU said they are disappointed in Oxfam GB.

Miss IU 2018 to serve community, share her story

Contestants competed in the preliminary to Miss Indiana and Miss America pageants

IU alumnus creates viral sensation with singing mic checks at Winter Olympics

IU alumnus Adam Kiefer sings at mic checks at the 2018 Winter Olympics.   

Black women historically have struggled to secure equal rights at IU

 Several moments throughout University history document black women’s rise to equal status.

Blackout shuts down power to campus buildings

The rolling blackout has affected campus buildings such as Franklin Hall and Herman B Wells Library. 

IU French Club educates community about Mardi Gras

The French Club's Mardi Gras celebration included a historical presentation and craft making.

Online technology training courses can help students get ahead

While these courses are not for credit, students can cite the skills learned on their résumés.

VIDEO: ICAN puppies deliver Valentines around Bloomington

Puppies delivered Valentines in an initiative called Puppy Love Valentines.

Students gather to discuss possibility of a black and brown coalition at IU

 One student said leaders of all racial and ethnic groups on campus should meet monthly.