Stories from 2016

December 13, 2016 |

Indiana University East presented Alla Kudryavtseva with her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies degree on Tuesday, December 13, at the Student Events and Activities Center. She is one of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) players enrolled at IU East through an educational agreement between the campus and the women’s professional tennis organization. Kudryavtseva was ...

December 12, 2016 |

Indiana University East hosted a High School Speech Tournament on December 3. Thirteen schools Indiana regional high schools competed, including 130 students, in 14 speech events. The Office of the Chancellor sponsored the tournament through the IU East Strategic Innovation Fund. High schools competing in the speech tournament included: Bishop Chartard High School Cloverdale High ...

December 8, 2016 |

On-the-cutting-edge creativity happens with regularity in Room 127 at Hayes Hall. So do friendly chit-chats, what-if conversations and technological discussions where it’s always possible a patent-worthy idea will be conceived. Visitors to Room 127 can take test runs on some of the most advanced technological equipment in the world of 3D and virtual reality. They ...

November 30, 2016 |

The Indiana University East School of Business and Economics has formed a new advisory council to gather input on academic programs and connect students with businesses and organizations across the region. Dean Robert Mulligan said the purpose of the advisory council is to help advise the school to maintain the relevance and currency of its ...

November 15, 2016 |

Stephanie Whitehead has been appointed the new director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. As director, Whitehead will provide leadership in best teaching practices to support effective student learning for all modes of instructional delivery.  She will work with and supervise the CTL staff in developing and delivering faculty development opportunities for both full-time ...

November 14, 2016 |

Indiana University East will host guest lecturer Sakina Hughes, assistant professor of history at the University of Southern Indiana, from 6-8 p.m., on Wednesday, November 16, in the Whitewater Hall Community Room. The lecture is free and open to the community. Hughes will present, “‘The Community Became an Almost Civilized and Christian One’: John Stewart’s ...

November 11, 2016 |

The annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition awards reception was held November 10 at Indiana University East. Originating in 1978 with open judging, the event has hosted prestigious artists and art experts of national acclaim for the jurying. Of the 89 entered works, 43 were selected by Juror Nancy Princenthal, a New York-based critic and former ...

November 10, 2016 |

Indiana University East has awarded $115,895 in donor-funded scholarships to incoming freshmen and returning students for the 2016-2017 academic year. IU East is proud to announce all the students receiving scholarships this year provided through donor support. The list of recipients is below. For more information about scholarships at IU East, contact Paula Kay King, ...

November 7, 2016 |

Indiana University East has faculty available to discuss the election on a local, state and national level. Ross Alexander, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Chera LaForge, assistant professor of political science, will be available to discuss this year’s election. Alexander serves as dean of the School of Humanities and Social ...

November 7, 2016 |

Indiana University East was named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. The Honor Roll list is available online. The Center for Service-Learning provides assistance for connecting community organizations with interested ...