Student Life

Kelley scholars announced

Nine IU freshmen were awarded the Kelley Scholarship, which offers full tuition and fees, a living stipend and funds for overseas travel.

Best Buddies conference returning to IU

Now in its 25th year, the Best Buddies annual Leadership Conference is coming back to Bloomington this weekend.

WIUX/WIUS Staff to reunite for Alumni Weekend

High School Journalism Institute continues for 68th year

The High School Journalism Institute, a continuing education outreach program for in-state and out-of-state high school students in the field of journalism, concluded its final session last Thursday. 

Video game alliance sheds light on 21st-century learning

IU is one of 19 schools — which include top-tier and Ivy League universities such as Stanford, NYU and Yale — chosen as a charter location for the Higher Education Video Game Alliance, which was announced earlier this month at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

IU delegation travels to Beijing

IU officials and undergraduate students traveled to China last week to prep international students for their arrival in August, according to a press release.

Beth Shalom memorializes Israelis

Congregation Beth Shalom organized a memorial service Tuesday night to mark the deaths of Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach, three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped several weeks ago.

Pathfinders program gives youth a glimpse of college

Middle school students immersed themselves in a variety of workshops during their five-day stay at IU during the Office of Community and School Partnerships’ Pathfinders Camp in June.

Freshmen orientation overcomes campus construction

June marked the start of New Student Orientation, a program session required of all first-time freshmen students. But the projected 6,500 incoming IU students this year can expect to have a different New Student Orientation experience than in previous years.

Vigil held for Israeli teens

The Chabad Jewish Student Center organized a vigil to remember the abduction of three Israeli boys last Friday.

Health coverage changes new student orientation, FYE

Orientation leaders have been limited to working 29 hours or less per week so that IU is not legally required to offer more benefits.

IU ranks among top universities in social media use

IU was recently recognized by CollegeAtlas.org for being among the top 10 universities on the social media outlets Instagram and Facebook.

Tillman awardee reflects on journey

Army veteran Carlos Gonzalez, recipient of the Tillman Military Scholars award, reflects on his journey to his involvement in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Program provides college classes to all

Sponsored by the IU Alumni Association and IU Lifelong Learning, the five-day program allows adults to create a course schedule from more than 100 classes to experience undergraduate life.

Fiege program educates high school students

Doctors from the IU School of Medicine teamed up with IUB students this month to present a drug and alcohol prevention program at Zionsville High School.

Students receive Tillman Military Scholar award

Three IU students were named 2014 Tillman Military Scholars, and they became the first students from IU to receive the coveted scholarship since the program’s inception.

Fighting from the classroom

The University Archives on the fourth floor of the east tower in the Herman B Wells Library contains an exhibit encapsulating IU’s contribution in World War I.

Gardening project promotes sustainability

The Office of Sustainability has partnered with Hilltop Gardens and Nature Center to create free gardening workdays for the public. It is part of the Campus Green Initiative, a program with a mission to foster a conversation of sustainability through interactive work spaces, according to its website.

IU under investigation for violations

Officials from eight universities met in Washington D.C. to discuss how to address sexual assault on university campuses across the nation.

Asian Culture Center addresses mental health

Confidenial counseling will be available this summer though a partnership between The IU Asian Culture Center and the School of Education’s Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology.