IU College of Arts and Sciences

05/27/2026

Youth su***de is a growing public health concern, and researchers, educators, and community organizations are working to better support young people before they reach a crisis point.

In this episode of the IU College Insider podcast, an interdisciplinary group of experts—a sociologist, a developmental psychologist, and a national foundation leader—discuss what research tells us about youth su***de prevention, the role schools can play in fostering connection and belonging, and what communities can do to support student well-being.

Featuring:

Anna Mueller, Luther Dana Waterman Professor of Sociology and Senior Research Program Leader, Irsay Institute

Tiffany Benjamin, B.A. ’02, CEO of the Humana Foundation

Natasha Chaku, Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Watch/listen to the full episode via the Linktree in our bio!

05/15/2026

Swain Hall West is the new home of a 7-foot-tall superconducting magnet that will help scientists in the Indiana University Department of Physics decipher a physics mystery: the lifetime of a neutron when it's outside of an atom.

Indiana Daily Student - idsnews

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05/12/2026

Sophomore Eric Cannon; B.A. '28, Philosophy and Political Science; wrote an op-ed for the Indiana Daily Student - idsnews about philosophy and making choices you don't regret.

"When you reflect on past choices, you’re looking through the mind you have now, but that mind has been molded through those choices you’ve already made. The room you have for regret shrinks."

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 Often, when a road forks, one path isn’t clearly better.

05/07/2026

What can Dolly Parton teach us about culture, identity, fandom, labor activism, and social change? Quite a lot, actually. 🎶📚

At IU's College of Arts + Sciences, “The Anthropology of Dolly Parton” uses one of music’s most iconic figures to introduce students to anthropology through conversations about media, gender, regional identity, pop culture, and critical thinking.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4eugihy

05/04/2026

This year, eight of the 13 fellows chosen to join the American Association for the Advancement of Science are College of Arts and Sciences faculty members! The AAAS is the world's largest and most respected scientific organization. This year marks the single largest class of fellows from IU chosen in a single year.

The College's fellows include:

Partha Basu (Chemistry)
Jonathon Crystal (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
Amanda Diekman (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
Justin Garcia (Kinsey Institute)
Richard Hardy (Biology)
Gerardo Ortiz (Physics)
Richard Phillips (Biology)
Aina Puce (Psychological and Brain Sciences)

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A record-breaking number of Indiana University faculty members join the American Association for the Advancement of Science. AAAS fellows are recognized f...

05/01/2026

Dr. Richard Henne-Ochoa, director of IU's Institute for Indigenous Knowledge, joined us for Office Hours to talk about the Rematriation Project, mentoring students, and how the same skills essential to research are in demand across a wide variety of fields.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4sWJd1m

05/01/2026

In this episode of WFIU Public Radio's "State of Inquiry: AI & You 2.0," Dr. Kevin Jones talks with Adam Maksl and Justin Hodgson about how universities are responding to the rapid rise of generative AI. Drawing on their leadership roles at Indiana University, they explore the intersection of policy, pedagogy, and technology, from developing system-wide frameworks for AI literacy to rethinking classroom practices in an era where traditional assignments are being reshaped.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/48Ti2gE

04/29/2026

What do students and families really need to know about the college admissions process in today’s competitive landscape? 🏫 From choosing the right school for you, to understanding academic pathways, ROI, affordability, and career outcomes, hear from IU admissions and recruiting experts as they share practical advice to help you make confident, informed decisions about your college journey. 🎓

Featuring:

Rich Hardy, Professor of Biology, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education

Sacha Thieme, Associate Vice Chancellor + Executive Director of Admissions

Jakob Breunig, Director of Recruiting in the College

Listen to the full episode: https://linktr.ee/IUCollegeInsider

04/22/2026

Whether you’re a student, alumnus, parent, friend, or fan of the university, calls for celebration. ❤️ If you’ve mentored students, shared your expertise, or made a gift, your generosity—today and in the future—helps students explore opportunities that cultivate teamwork, resilience, and leadership.

Feeling inspired to give? Click here: https://bit.ly/3OTpi5p

04/22/2026

The celebration continues! Thanks to your generosity this IU Day, we've already raised $31,600 for experiential learning scholarships for College of Arts and Sciences students.

These scholarships give College students like Ella Famariss (B.A. ‘25, International Studies + Spanish) the opportunity spend a semester or more studying abroad. Thanks to an experiential learning Scholarship, Ella stayed with a host family in Seville, Spain, who immersed her in Spanish while she took liberal arts and sciences courses completely in Spanish at a local university.

Visit the linktree in our bio to give current and future College students the same opportunity.