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At Indiana University, we innovate with daring curiosity and bold imagination, making transformational discoveries that reshape the world around us.

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Expertise Highlight

Innovating at the speed of life

Indiana University is an engine of innovation, powering bold learners and fearless leaders who push the boundaries of technology, business, and research.

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Research

IU student, faculty member, and alumnus transform addiction recovery with VR

Izzy Branam, student and CEO of Relate XR, introduces individuals in recovery to their future selves after addiction with VR technology.

Meet the future of recovery
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Research

Long-lost musical instrument recreated for new audiences

Indiana University’s music technology experts have revitalized music pioneer and late IU instructor Don Tavel’s Resynator synthesizer.

Hear how it happened
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Student Success

Tomorrow’s leaders take action to shape national policy in Washington D.C.

Indiana University students serve in leadership roles influencing national security and healthcare policy.

Learn how we lead
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Research

IU researcher helps Alzheimer's patients reclaim independence

Hee-Tae Jung's VR-based solution allows Alzheimer's patients to practice life skills in a safe environment with minimal oversight from a caregiver.

View what's possible
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Student Success

Kelley students gain real-world experience in Indianapolis

Kelley Indianapolis Business Plus offers undergraduate students hands-on experience through an intensive career development program.

Learn about the program
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Student Success

Kelley Direct online MBA students pitch to Silicon Valley investors

As part of the transformative experience, students craft pitches and compete to impress real-world venture capitalists.

Hear from the winner
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Student Success

Major League Baseball Players continue careers with IU

The Major League Baseball Players Association and Kelley School of Business have teamed up to offer current and former players a chance to earn a graduate degree.

See what's on deck for players
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Student Success

IU redefines the traditional MBA with +Flex program

The Kelley School’s Full-Time +Flex MBA combines a top-20 traditional MBA experience with the flexibility to use the second year to study from anywhere.

See where Kelley takes you
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Service

IU receives College and Community Collaboration grant

The $16M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will support innovation and industry in the development and activation of the Trades District in Bloomington.

Learn about the grant
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Student Success

Kelley student supports South Korean investment in Indiana

Junior business management and international studies major Yujin Seong has helped bring new electric vehicle manufacturing plants to the region.

Meet Yujin Seong
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Research

IU researcher develops world's brightest fluorescent materials

Amar Flood's discoveries have the potential to advance human health by increasing the intensity of light in microscopes and surgical tools.

See Flood's shining work
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Research

Researcher develops environmentally safe insecticide to combat infectious diseases

IU South Bend researcher Molly Scheel is limiting the spread of Zika, Dengue, and Malaria with a genetic breakthrough.

Discover Scheel's research
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Research

Kelley professor on cutting edge of AI research

Professor Sagar Samtani's research pairs data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve cybersecurity, better diagnose mental health issues, and create high-impact solutions for the business world.

Explore Samtani's work
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Student Success

Student-led startups pave a future of innovation

Four undergrads have taken their research out of the lab and into the community by launching startup companies, showcasing how the culture of innovation at Indiana University impacts students at every level.

Watch their stories
Areas of Expertise

Leading the way to excellence

Indiana University is fearlessly tackling some of society's biggest challenges. Making breakthrough discoveries in technology, medicine, and science. And transforming our world in ways both big and small.

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Cybersecurity

Indiana University is safeguarding the digital future by training tomorrow’s cybersecurity experts to protect what matters most.

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Business

Indiana University is accelerating start-up ventures, training doctors to lead the next evolution in healthcare, and changing the game for online education.

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