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The images created by artist Justin A. Carney, MFA’24, have a distressed, ghostlike quality. “All of my work surrounds and deals with grief,” he says.

From pizza and burgers to ice cream and Sugar & Spice favorites, all the major food groups are covered.

IU students serve communities abroad, bring lessons home.

75 Years of the IU Student Foundation and Little 500.

Meet 9 students and recent alumni who are poised to make a difference in the world.

With its limestone architecture and natural beauty, Indiana University’s Bloomington campus is one of the most beautiful colleges in the U.S. Take a stroll through these iconic spots, each a part of the backdrop of IU’s long tradition of excellence.

Deanna Fry, BAJ’06, is the senior broadcast producer of the BET and CBS News newsmagazine show "America in Black."

In 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Jennifer Root, BA’01, JD’04, to the Growing Michigan Together Council.

From a massive snowball fight to a mid-exam evacuation to a “victory cigar,” these stories truly capture the uniqueness of finals week at IU.

IU hosted the first-ever academic conference focused on superstar Taylor Swift’s music and influence—and it was a glittering success.

Husband and wife Rafael Caro, BFA’20, and Erica Parker, BFA’16, have been creating graffiti-style murals across Indianapolis since 2016.

Imani Sailers, BS'17, joined Nashville Ballet—the largest professional dance company in Tennessee—which she joined in 2017. Sailers was promoted to company dancer in 2019.

Indiana University has a long history of producing Olympic athletes. IU’s world-class athletes have collectively earned more than 100 medals in sports such as swimming and diving, basketball, and soccer. These are the alumni who have won Olympic gold

A skim of the credits of Taylor Swift’s last eight albums will reveal a common phrase: “Vocals recorded by Laura Sisk.”

Mike Schmeckebier, BS’00, MS’05, a career coach and lecturer at the Kelley School of Business, wants you to take control of your job search.

Premium luggage mogul Charlie Clifford, BA’65, MBA’67, founded TUMI in 1975 and his customizable luggage brand, Roam, in 2017.

Bob Knight, the legendary and often controversial former Hoosier men’s basketball head coach, died Nov. 1, 2023. He was 83.

Through scholarships and community, Indiana University and its alumni are determined to support LGBTQ+ students.

Peer into the lives of 12 alumni whose “firsts” made a lasting impact on IU, the Bloomington community, and beyond.

The IU family is incredibly generous. And that generosity comes in many forms: time, talent, and treasure. Here are just a few of the treasures.