Student Life

IUSA Accepting Applications

The Indiana University Student Association is accepting applications for the Freshman Internship Program.

Greek organizations to be able to expand

As Greek life expands at IU, the university has decided to expand with it.

IU named top-50 LGBT friendly university

IU was named a top-50 LGBT friendly university by Campus Pride, a nonprofit that works towards created safe and LGBT friendly environments on college campuses nationwide.

IU to commemorate WWI

The University is recognizing the centennial anniversary of the beginning of World War I with a commemoration spanning the 2014-15 academic year, according to a press release. 

IU Health Center undeterred by Supreme Court ruling

Following the Supreme Court ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Inc. that allows corporations to deny covering the cost of contraception in employee health insurance on grounds of religious objections, University doctors and pharmacists at the IU Health Center still strive to make birth control and other contraceptives available and affordable for students.

IU alumnus contracts Ebola virus

Dr. Kent Brantly, an alumus of the IU School of Medicine, contracted Ebola while treating patients with the virus in Liberia as part of an organization for international relief.

Best Buddies celebrates 25 years

The 25th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference convened at IU on Friday to celebrate a quarter century of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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.