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We have so many stories to tell.
From scholarships to events, the IUAA always has a story to celebrate. Here are some of our recent happenings.
- Engine for economic growth: Indiana University, IU Health contribute $11.5 billion annually to state economy
Indiana University and Indiana University Health generated a combined economic impact of at least $11.5 billion for the state of Indiana and sustained 100,000 jobs during the 2010-11 fiscal year, according to the results of an economic impact study released today, Feb. 16.
- Indiana University 17th in the nation in Total Voluntary Support rankings
Indiana University is 17th among all colleges and universities in the nation in Total Voluntary Support, the sum of private-sector gifts and non-governmental grants received by the university in fiscal year 2011. In the rankings released today by the Council for Aid to Education, IU ranks sixth among public universities and second in the Big Ten.
- IU Alumni Association offering scholarships to 33 students; applications due March 30
The children of 33 Indiana University Alumni Association members will be awarded $1,000 scholarships through the organization's IUAA Scholars program this year. Eligible students can obtain a 2012 scholarship application online.
- We're No. 1
After two decades of leading the collegiate category in number of license plates on the road, the IU plate in 2011 vaulted to the top of all specialty plates in the state.
- Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall
The latest No. 1 ranking for Indiana University didn't come on a playing field or in the academic rankings of U.S. News & World Report. The competition this time took place on the bumpers of Indiana automobiles. After two decades of leading the collegiate category in number of license plates on the road, the IU plate in 2011 vaulted to the top of all specialty plates in the state.
- Student social media correspondent, zip-lining mascots and volunteers keep IUPUI at center of Super Bowl activity
A student social media correspondent who's scouting one team's hotel headquarters, zip-lining mascots and hundreds of volunteers are at the heart of the biggest sports event in Indianapolis' history.
- Indiana University endowment among top 20 publics in nation
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Indiana University ranks 16th in the nation among public universities in the market value of its endowment, according to the National Association of College and University Business Officers-Commonfund Study of Endowments released today, Jan. 31.
- IT pioneer Garland Elmore receives President's Medal
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie presented the President's Medal for Excellence to Garland C. Elmore, associate vice president of information technology and associate professor of informatics. The presentation was made in Indianapolis at a function to honor Elmore's accomplishments that span three decades of service to the university. The President's Medal is one of the highest awards the university can bestow.
- GLBT Alumni Association
The Indiana University Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Association's Celebration Weekend happens this weekend, Jan. 27-29, coinciding with the Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival for the fourth consecutive year.
- IU's GLBT Alumni Association gathers Jan. 27-29 for annual celebration
The Indiana University Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Association's Celebration Weekend happens this weekend, Jan. 27-29, coinciding with the Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival for the fourth consecutive year.
- 'Incite Innovation' is the theme for IU Kelley Business Conference on March 2
Ray Kurzweil, a futurist coined a "restless genius" by The Wall Street Journal, and John Kao, an authority on corporate innovation dubbed "Mr. Creativity" by The Economist, will keynote the 66th annual Indiana University Kelley Business Conference on March 2.
- Lilly Endowment awards $6.6 million to support IU Public Policy Institute
The Indiana University Foundation has received a $6.6 million grant from Lilly Endowment to support the work of the Indiana University Public Policy Institute. "This generous funding is a vote of confidence in the institute's ability to continue its good work in the future, which Lilly Endowment has supported for 20 years," said John L. Krauss, director of PPI.
- Reuben gift boosts Holocaust study scholarships in IU Jewish Studies Program
A $175,000 gift to the Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University Bloomington will enable more students to conduct research and engage in other academic initiatives related to the Holocaust. The gift from the estate of Sara I. Reuben provides additional support for the Sara and Albert Reuben Scholarships to Support the Study of the Holocaust, first endowed in 1999.
- Fallout from Great Recession
A large and growing number of Americans are poor, or at risk of becoming poor, as a result of the Great Recession of 2007-09, and many will continue to struggle during the recovery, according to a white paper released Jan. 11 by broadcaster Tavis Smiley and the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
- Lilly Endowment
IU President Michael A. McRobbie announced Jan. 11 that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded the university a major new $33 million grant to help transform undergraduate facilities at IU's Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
- $33 million Lilly Endowment grant will transform IU Kelley School of Business' undergraduate program
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today, Jan. 11, that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded the university a major new $33 million grant to help transform undergraduate facilities at IU's Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
- Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession
A large and growing number of Americans are poor, or at risk of becoming poor, as a result of the Great Recession of 2007-09, and many will continue to struggle during the recovery, according to a white paper released today, Jan. 11, by broadcaster Tavis Smiley and the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
- IU alumnus promoted to top Saudi ministry post
An Indiana University alumnus has been appointed Minister of Hajj by Saudi King Abdullah.
- Indiana chief justice to address IU's winter commencement
Randall T. Shepard, chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, will address graduates at Indiana University's 2011 Winter Commencement on Dec. 17. Shepard is the longest-serving chief justice in the history of Indiana. Upon assuming his current position in 1987 at age 40, he was the youngest chief justice in the United States.
- IU School of Law-Indianapolis named for business and civic leader Robert H. McKinney
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie today, Dec. 1, announced the naming of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in honor of Indianapolis attorney, banker and civic leader Robert H. McKinney. The school will be known as the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in recognition of the largest gift ever received by the school and one of the largest in legal education.
- Media advisory: Major announcement at IU School of Law-Indianapolis
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Chancellor Charles R. Bantz and IU School of Law-Indianapolis Dean Gary R. Roberts will make a historic announcement on Thursday, Dec. 1.
- Update: IU monitoring student's situation in Egypt, in close contact with State Department officials
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Indiana University continues to closely monitor the situation involving one of its students, Luke Gates, who was detained Monday in Cairo, Egypt.
- New alumni association hires
Four new leaders are joining the Indiana University Alumni Association: Erin Zody, director of finance, planning and alumni business operations; Bryan Bradford, alumni relations officer; Michael Mann, alumni program officer for spirit, pride and tradition; and Emili Sperling, alumni program officer for student and recent graduate enrichment.
- IU to celebrate strength, continued growth of Macedonia partnership
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie will participate in a three-day trip to the Republic of Macedonia beginning Friday, Nov. 18. As part of the trip, he will help celebrate the 10th anniversary of South East European University, which IU played a major role in establishing and continues to support through various partnership activities.
- IU Alumni Association announces key hires
Four outstanding leaders are joining the Indiana University Alumni Association in critical roles: Erin Zody, director of finance, planning and alumni business operations; Bryan Bradford, alumni relations officer; Michael Mann, alumni program officer for spirit, pride and tradition; and Emili Sperling, alumni program officer for student and recent graduate enrichment.
