IU Indianapolis is a leading urban research university located in Indianapolis, IN. IUPUI is one of the top five "up and coming" American universities that U.S.
News and World Report says people should be watching, and the 8th best public college in the Midwest according to Forbes; home of nationally-ranked programs in nursing, public and environmental affairs, law, and health; and a campus renowned for service learning and civic engagement. IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban university, with 21 schools and academic units which grant degrees in more than 20
06/18/2026
IU is proud to announce plans for a new residence hall in downtown Indianapolis. 🏫🔨
A new 448-bed residence hall will be built at 441 W. Michigan St., significantly expanding housing capacity in response to growing student demand for living options near campus and downtown Indianapolis.
🔗Learn more about this upcoming campus addition:
https://hey.iu.edu/uqDtY
06/17/2026
A new Indiana University School of Medicine research team is taking a cutting-edge approach to understanding Parkinson’s disease. 🔬
Funded by a $9 million investment, the interdisciplinary team of School of Medicine scientists and interdisciplinary experts will map the disease’s biological blueprint and build a global toolkit to accelerate turning discoveries into treatments, as well as explore how lifestyle and environmental factors may shape disease risk.
"The ultimate goal is to leverage knowledge of immune system aging to identify individuals at greater risk for Parkinson’s disease and then target the dysregulated processes in those individuals with treatments designed specifically for them, in ways similar to what the cancer field does today," said Malú Gámez Tansey, PhD, professor of neurology at IU School of Medicine, and lead primary investigator on the project.
🔗Learn more about this groundbreaking project: https://hey.iu.edu/uqGiu
06/16/2026
In partnership with the IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute, the Indy Chamber has released a new research study examining the structure, scale, and economic performance of Indianapolis’ sports industry, finding that the region has built one of the most concentrated and fastest-growing sports economies in the country. 📈🏟️
The report, "The Business of Sport: How Indianapolis Built the Most Powerful Sports Economy in America," provides a comprehensive analysis of Indianapolis’ sports sector as an economic cluster, benchmarking the region against peer and aspirational U.S. metros across employment concentration, economic output, workforce development, and leadership representation.
Key findings include...
➕Indianapolis ranks among the nation’s leading metros in sports employment concentration, with a Location Quotient nearly double the national average.
📍The region’s sports economy demonstrates a level of specialization that exceeds significantly larger markets, including New York, Chicago, and Boston.
👩💼Indianapolis ranks among the nation’s top markets for women in executive sports leadership, placing second nationally in a benchmark analysis of professional sports organizations.
🔗Learn more about how the Circle City is becoming the epicenter of America's sports economy: https://hey.iu.edu/uqB2V
06/15/2026
IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indianapolis student Kloe Wang is a proud Jag and city goer. 🐆
From unmatched opportunities on campus, to the unparalleled benefits of being part of an urban campus, IU and Indianapolis itself has equipped Kloe with the tools she needs to be workforce ready.
"I was very fortunate to participate in the Sophomore co-op here with IUI and Lilly, getting work and hands on experience while finishing my degree," said Wang.
Kloe is set to graduate in 2027 and plans to seek employment and settle in the Circle City. 🏙️
06/13/2026
IU Indianapolis is proud to congratulate the graduates of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy inaugural cohort for the Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD) program. 🎓🤲
This past month, seventeen scholars received the world’s first professional doctoral leadership degree for the nonprofit sector, crossing the stage as true pioneers of their field.
“[The program] strengthened my ability to navigate ambiguous situations, ask better questions of my clients and my teams, and design solutions that are both innovative and grounded in data,” said Tiffany Williams, PhilD ’26.
🔗Learn more about this historic milestone: https://hey.iu.edu/uqqet
06/12/2026
New friendships. New possibilities. New Student Orientation is where your Jaguar journey begins. 🐆
Orientation is in full swing at IU Indianapolis, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for the class of 2030!
06/11/2026
IU Indianapolis is proud to welcome Undersecretary Nicholas Kent to campus to see firsthand how our students connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
Whether through research, innovation, or launching new ventures, we're proud to spotlight our exceptional students' projects and studies.
06/11/2026
IU Indianapolis is helping middle school students answer the age old question — "What do you want to be when you grow up?" 💼💭
Through Kids College, a free college-readiness camp for middle school students, campers receive all the tools they need to learn more about their fields of interest and explore what their futures could look like. From hands-on experiences throughout the week to building vision boards, the program aims to create a support system for the kids as they finish school.
"There are so many different careers, and right now, I don't know what I want to do, so this camp is helping me figure it out," said camper, Mia Perira.
🔗Learn more about this college-readiness program in this story from WTHR: https://hey.iu.edu/uqlDT
06/09/2026
"I chose IU Indianapolis because this campus felt like home, a close-knit campus community in the capital city." 🏙️
For IU Indianapolis School of Science graduate Taylor Loudermilk, choosing IU Indianapolis felt like the right fit from the start, thanks to the incredible support from faculty and staff early on. Four years later, she turned that support into action. From hands-on research in academic and wet-lab settings to founding the Beta Iota Chapter of Delta Delta Epsilon, a national forensic science honors society, Taylor made the most of every opportunity to engage with her field, connect with her community, and leave her mark on campus. 🧪🤝
"The vast network of opportunities from this bustling urban campus allowed me to thrive and expand my studies. I couldn't have chosen a better place to study for four years; the connections, scholarship, learning experiences, and opportunities are unmatched," said Loudermilk.
She plans to continue pursing Forensic Sciences postgrad and prepare for additional studies in a Master's in Forensic Science.
06/08/2026
From hosting March Madness Final Four to being home to some of the biggest major league sports teams, Indianapolis sports and fan culture is only growing residents' pride and love for the Circle City. 🏙️🏟️
According to the latest Indy Sports Poll conducted by the IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute, Central Indiana residents overwhelmingly believe that sports strengthen Indianapolis’ economy, culture, and personality.
Conducted in December 2025, the poll found that...
➕9 out of 10 Central Indiana residents agree sports makes Indianapolis a better place to live
🤝83% residents agree hosting championship events benefits the local community
⚾3 out of 4 respondents support a future major league baseball venue
⚽️73% support a future major league soccer team
Learn more about how Indianapolis sports are strengthening city pride: https://hey.iu.edu/uqbew