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A new three-year initiative that seeks to preserve and sustain traditional communication practices among Navajo and Lakota communities has received grant funding of $449,877 from the National Endow... Read more about Navajo and Lakota communities, IU receive NEH, NSF grant for collaborative project to preserve endangered indigenous languages, cultural knowledge
Diversity News
Collaborative project seeks to preserve endangered indigenous languages, cultural knowledge
The project aims to document natural language use and the associated cultural knowledge to use in language revitalization initiatives.
IU Bloomington hosted more than 100 representatives from several global Indigenous groups during the inaugural conference, hosted by the Global Indigenous Studies Network in the IU Hamilton Lugar S... Read more about Indigenous peoples from nearly every continent gather for IU’s first Conference on Global Indigenous Studies
Media invited to preview IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Indigenous Peoples Day
Media are invited to the museum after its multi-million-dollar renovation on Indigenous Peoples Day. Experts and curators will be available to give guided tours and answer questions related to new... Read more about Media invited to preview IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Indigenous Peoples Day
Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott to visit IU, donate collection to Black Film Center & Archive
Willmott will visit Indiana University Bloomington this month to donate films, signed movie posters, ephemera and more to the only repository in the world solely dedicated to collecting and preserv... Read more about Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott to visit IU, donate collection to Black Film Center & Archive
Lilly Library takes romance seriously with new ‘Love in the Library’ exhibition
From the turbulent love story between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice" to a steamy alien courtship in "Ice Planet Barbarians," the new exhibition celebrates romance in all forms. Cu... Read more about Lilly Library takes romance seriously with new ‘Love in the Library’ exhibition
Research News
Professor’s African dig uncovers bone tools that offer insights on early human life
For two decades, Jackson Njau has been conducting paleoanthropologist research at the Olduvai Gorge. His recent bone tool discovery has pushed back history 1 million years.
A biologist’s journey into the field of volcanology
A surprising finding during a field expedition two years ago led biology Ph.D. student Alejandra Rodriguez Abaunza to broaden her research and use IU's International Enhancement Grant to enroll in... Read more about A biologist’s journey into the field of volcanology
‘One-shot’ behavioral tool could change how social media users interact with negative content
The study found that a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention tool could help people identify negative, rigid and extreme language on social media and reduce engagement with it.
New research on bird behavior suggests that evolution may repeat itself
The study found that bird species who nest in tree cavities have independently evolved heightened aggression across lineages, particularly in females.
IU Health Incubator at IU LAB to bring new startups to Indiana, expand state’s biosciences economy
The IU Health Incubator at IU LAB will attract new businesses to the state and help up to 40 human health startups per year grow into major companies.
Arts and Humanities News
Q&A with Murder by Death frontman and IU alum Adam Turla
The alternative indie rock band formed in 2000 while the members were students at Indiana University Bloomington. On June 7, the band returns to its roots, kicking off a farewell tour with a free s... Read more about Q&A with Murder by Death frontman and IU alum Adam Turla
Cosmetologist-turned-scholar starts nonprofit with help from IU programs
Margaret Ferguson had worked as a hairdresser for over 10 years when she was suddenly diagnosed with a muscle disorder. After going back to school at IU Bloomington, she's graduating as a founder o... Read more about Cosmetologist-turned-scholar starts nonprofit with help from IU programs
IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
Graduation is almost here, and members of the Class of 2025 are celebrating their hard work and accomplishments at Indiana University. Six graduating students from the Bloomington and Indianapolis... Read more about IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana
The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement will host its seventh annual IU Rural Conference on May 12 and 13 at French Lick Resort, offering a robust lineup of events focused on the i... Read more about 2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana
IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’
Each year, The Media School partners with the IU Student Foundation around the cycling races to train students in every facet of sports media. In recent years, students interested in longform story... Read more about IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’
College of Arts and Sciences News
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Cosmetologist-turned-scholar starts nonprofit with help from IU programs
Margaret Ferguson had worked as a hairdresser for over 10 years when she was suddenly diagnosed with a muscle disorder. After going back to school at IU Bloomington, she's graduating as a founder o... Read more about Cosmetologist-turned-scholar starts nonprofit with help from IU programs
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IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
Graduation is almost here, and members of the Class of 2025 are celebrating their hard work and accomplishments at Indiana University. Six graduating students from the Bloomington and Indianapolis... Read more about IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
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Professor’s African dig uncovers bone tools that offer insights on early human life
For two decades, Jackson Njau has been conducting paleoanthropologist research at the Olduvai Gorge. His recent bone tool discovery has pushed back history 1 million years.
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IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’
Each year, The Media School partners with the IU Student Foundation around the cycling races to train students in every facet of sports media. In recent years, students interested in longform story... Read more about IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’
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‘One-shot’ behavioral tool could change how social media users interact with negative content
The study found that a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention tool could help people identify negative, rigid and extreme language on social media and reduce engagement with it.
IU completes its first international repatriation of human remains to Easter Island
IU's Jayne-Leigh Thomas visited the island in December as an invited guest of Rapa Nui representatives and is working with them on several research projects focused on the ethics of repatriation.
