Feb 12
ERNIE PYLE HALL
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We prepare students for an ever-changing future by providing a foundational liberal arts and sciences education that is more relevant than ever. Here, breakthroughs are fueled by unfiltered imaginations and unconventional ideas. Whether in the classroom or in the lab, on stage or in the field, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need for what’s new, next, and not-yet-imagined.
Political Science major Cate Jensen ’25 has always had a passion for politics, government, and making a difference. A driven student in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, her academic journey has been enriched by an array of co-curricular experiences, from studying abroad to leading University traditions—and most recently, interning for the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus at the statehouse in Indianapolis.
Read about Cate JensenA 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 Endowment for the Humanities and the National Science Foundation, amid concerns over the loss of indigenous languages and cultural knowledge.
Read about NEH and NSF grantA new study by researchers at Indiana University Bloomington investigates why velvet ant stings are among the most excruciating in the animal kingdom, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolutionary arms race between predators and prey—while providing insights that may inform pain-related medical research.
Read about the studySome students enter college unsure of their career path. For Peter Shewman ’25, his journey progressed from exploring the many academic pathways and transformative experiences offered in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, to focusing his ambition on pursuing a career in politics and policy.
Read about Peter ShewmanAuthor of Arresting God in Kathmandu and The City Son, Professor of English Samrat Upadhyay is set to publish his latest novel, Darkmotherland, in January. The novel follows intertwining plots set in the country of Darkmotherland after a natural disaster strikes and a dictator seizes power.
Read about Professor UpadhyayThe College has launched the Pillars Undergraduate Experience, a groundbreaking framework designed to equip students for academic achievement and lifelong career success in today’s rapidly changing economy. It is the first initiative of its kind in the nation that integrates four key components—research, career readiness, intentional life design, and immersive learning—into a cohesive program that redefines liberal arts and sciences undergraduate education.
Read about PillarsThe College of Arts and Sciences values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core strengths and essential elements in the success of its educational mission. Our commitment is grounded in our aspiration to cultivate intellectual rigor and curiosity among our students and to prepare them to thrive in and contribute to a globally diverse, complex, and interconnected world.
Feb 12
ERNIE PYLE HALL
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Feb 12
Exhibition: Divine Adornment: Community Stories of Belonging
IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408
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Feb 12