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Indiana University is driving the next era of sports innovation—advancing athlete health and safety through research, shaping how games are played and experienced, and fueling the talent and ideas that move the industry forward.

 

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Global research. Local impact.

Indiana University’s research, industry partnerships, and academic excellence drive discoveries that keep athletes safer, fans more connected, and Indiana at the center of sports innovation.

New Female Sports Performance and Research Initiative to fill critical gaps in women’s sports science

In partnership with Indiana Sports Corp and Pacers Sports and Entertainment, Indiana University launched a first-of-its-kind initiative focusing on athlete health, performance, and well-being in women's sports.

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Students score career connections through IU sponsorship of TEDSports Indianapolis

Indiana University students gained insider access to the sports world at TEDSports Indianapolis—a three-day event that connected them with global sports leaders, hands-on experiences, and career-shaping mentorship.

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IU Indianapolis breaks ground on James T. Morris Arena

Leaders broke ground on the $110 million James T. Morris Arena—“The Jim”—a new multipurpose facility that will anchor IU Indianapolis’ growing downtown campus as a hub for athletics, community engagement, and world-class sporting events.

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Indianapolis Colts host IU Indy’s NFL Big Data Bowl team

Three IU Indianapolis students teamed up for the NFL Big Data Bowl, using sports analytics and design to predict wide receiver routes—then earned an invitation to present their innovative project to the Indianapolis Colts, showcasing how IU Indy connects classroom learning with real-world sports opportunities.

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National grants fund IU researcher’s study of subconcussive brain injury preventions

Backed by $9M in national funding, IU researchers are testing groundbreaking ways—from omega-3 supplements to new training models—to protect athletes’ and service members’ brains from the hidden dangers of repeated head impacts.

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Month of May abuzz with adrenaline for Motorsports Medicine trainees at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

From split-second crash rescues to pioneering driver safety innovations, IU’s one-of-a-kind Motorsports Medicine Fellowship is training doctors to care for the fastest athletes on earth—and shaping the future of racing medicine worldwide.

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Professor to examine how footwear can prevent injury and fatigue

With cutting-edge motion capture, wearables, and lab testing, IU researcher Allison Gruber is uncovering how the right footwear can help runners prevent injuries, fight fatigue, and enjoy every mile.

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Reporting from Paris: Sports journalism students get once-in-a-lifetime chance to cover Olympics

Two IU Indianapolis sports journalism grad students are heading to Paris with press credentials to cover the 2024 Summer Olympics, capturing history alongside the world’s top media outlets.

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IU students produce behind-the-scenes Little 500 docuseries ‘Two Days in April’

With cameras rolling like a real sports docuseries, IU students went behind the scenes of the iconic Little 500 to capture the rivalries, grit, and glory of ‘Two Days in April.’

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