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Indiana University has a proud legacy of turning bold ideas into transformative breakthroughs that empower our communities.

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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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Research

IU LAB accelerates innovation in biosciences

Through a $138M Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences will grow the state's bioscience industry and lead in life sciences research activity.

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Service

IU provides accessible healthcare in rural communities

Nursing students participate in outreach clinics that offer free blood panels and exams in partnership with the IU Center for Rural Engagement.

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Student Success

Education pathway programs alleviate teacher shortage

Indiana University is helping people become licensed teachers to meet the need for talented educators in the state.

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Service

Social work professor helps keep Hoosier families together

Susana Mariscal's research led to her developing a model of Family Resource Centers to provide parents with a safe place to receive support services.

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Research

Climate change solution hidden in Indiana's farmlands

Prof. Jerome Dumortier is researching how cover crops can remove carbon dioxide from the air.

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Research

IU research reduces lead exposure in Indiana households

Michelle Del Rio is lowering exposure risks of lead contamination through a $1M Dept. of Housing and Urban Development grant.

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Student Success

Law students represent members of underserved communities

Since 2019, Indiana University's Maurer and KcKinney law schools have sent students to serve as Rural Justice Initiative interns.

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Research

IU researchers create model to predict natural disasters

The Indiana Geological and Water Survey at Indiana University assess landslide risks across the state.

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Service

IU faculty members advocate for community health workers

Dr. Debra Litzelman and Michael Scanlon are conducting research to make policy recommendations to support critical healthcare workers.

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Research

IU leads statewide freshwater monitoring program

The O'Neill School's Limnology lab monitors the health of Indiana's lakes and provides hands-on experience for environmental science students.

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Pursuing excellence in all that we do

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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Innovation

Indiana University is innovating at the speed of life, making transformational discoveries that reshape the world around us.

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Research

Indiana University is making discoveries that improve human health, combat climate change, and move our society forward.

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