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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
Digital screening during primary-care visits may lead to earlier dementia detection, care
A trio of studies led by IU School of Medicine researchers found that digital cognitive assessments provided at primary-care clinics showed promise for early identification of Alzheimer's disease a... Read more about Digital screening during primary-care visits may lead to earlier dementia detection, care
Pandemic spike in childhood obesity persists across Central Indiana
The new data offers the most comprehensive picture to date of childhood obesity trends across eight central Indiana counties.
IU researcher, AI-powered biotech firm test tumor-shrinking drug for rare disease
Healx, a British biotech company, is leaning on industry-academic partnerships with Dr. D. Wade Clapp of the IU School of Medicine to develop novel treatments for NF1, a rare genetic disease that a... Read more about IU researcher, AI-powered biotech firm test tumor-shrinking drug for rare disease
Undergraduate internship program gives aspiring bioscience researchers hands-on training
A unique internship program offers IU Indianapolis students real-world research opportunities alongside a faculty mentor.
New discovery about how acetaminophen works could improve understanding about pain relievers
A new study from scientists at IU's Gill Institute for Neuroscience reveals how a popular pain-killer works in the body.
Arts and Humanities News
New cohort of IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows named for 2025
The annual program supports the work of faculty who are poised to become national and international leaders in their fields. This year's cohort has six faculty members from IU Bloomington and two f... Read more about New cohort of IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows named for 2025
Research Impact: Social psychologist explores how labyrinths can refresh the spirit
With a recently awarded $500,000 grant, IU South Bend's Kevin Ladd is investigating how labyrinths can be used across cultures to promote well-being and personal growth.
$1 million gift to create Edward G. ‘Ted’ Carmines Professorship in Political Science
The planned gift from an anonymous donor will endow the professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Political Science at IU Bloomington.
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
College of Arts and Sciences News
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New cohort of IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows named for 2025
The annual program supports the work of faculty who are poised to become national and international leaders in their fields. This year's cohort has six faculty members from IU Bloomington and two f... Read more about New cohort of IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows named for 2025
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$1 million gift to create Edward G. ‘Ted’ Carmines Professorship in Political Science
The planned gift from an anonymous donor will endow the professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Political Science at IU Bloomington.
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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
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
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.
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.
