‘Good solutions require good data’: Engineer tackles the challenge of microplastics
An Indiana University engineer is seeking to reduce the health hazards of microplastics by developing new technology to identify the exact composition and concentration of these chemicals in water.... Read more about ‘Good solutions require good data’: Engineer tackles the challenge of microplastics
Grant to IU’s Media School will fund learning lab that expands local news coverage
The Indiana Newsroom will expand local coverage on underreported issues affecting communities across southern Indiana, while providing paid experiential learning opportunities for IU student journa... Read more about Grant to IU’s Media School will fund learning lab that expands local news coverage
Pandemic-era gains in childhood obesity persist; young children most affected
A new study from the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health and Jump IN for Healthy Kids reports that childhood obesity rates have stabilized since the pandemic spike but remain well above pre-COVID... Read more about Pandemic-era gains in childhood obesity persist; young children most affected
Hamilton’s legacy transcends party lines
In the wake of Rep. Lee Hamilton’s passing at age 94, leaders from both sides of the aisle have united in celebrating a statesman known for his commitment to civility, integrity and bipartisan co... Read more about Hamilton’s legacy transcends party lines
IU anchors decades of academic leadership in Washington, DC, with permanent hub
Indiana University’s presence in Washington, D.C., spans nearly half a century due to its academic leadership in public policy and international affairs. Now, with the advent of the new Capital C... Read more about IU anchors decades of academic leadership in Washington, DC, with permanent hub
Richard DiMarchi, pioneering IU peptide chemist behind many GLP-1 drugs, re-shapes obesity treatment
Richard DiMarchi, Distinguished Professor and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Science at Indiana University Bloomington, is the driving force behind life-changing diabetes and obesity treatments. But Di... Read more about Richard DiMarchi, pioneering IU peptide chemist behind many GLP-1 drugs, re-shapes obesity treatment
IU drug discovery initiative helps researchers move cancer drugs from the lab to patients
At the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers are making progress toward cancer cures by moving drug discoveries from the lab to clinical applications.... Read more about IU drug discovery initiative helps researchers move cancer drugs from the lab to patients
Statement from President Whitten on passing of Lee Hamilton
Indiana University President Pamela Whitten issued the following statement following the passing of Lee Hamilton.
Biochemistry lab at IU Bloomington finds chemical solution for tackling antibiotic resistance
Zhiyu Zang, Olivia Duncan and J.P. Gerdt recently discovered a chemical molecule that can help a bacteriophage overwhelm a bacterium’s immune system, creating a biochemical alternative to antibio... Read more about Biochemistry lab at IU Bloomington finds chemical solution for tackling antibiotic resistance
IU Bloomington named top producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2025-26
Twelve IU Bloomington students earned Fulbright awards for this academic year, placing IU among the nation’s top 40 universities, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultur... Read more about IU Bloomington named top producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2025-26
