Indiana University East is cheering on Red Wolves at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, August 5-21.

Five IU East online students and alumna, Venus Williams, traveled to the Olympics this year.

Williams received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2015. Williams finished in round one of women’s singles and women’s doubles tennis.

Today, Monica Puig, playing for Puerto Rico, is in round three of women’s singles tennis. The match begins at 11:30 a.m. She is a communications studies major.

Rajeev Ram is on the USA men’s doubles team. He finished in round two on Monday. Ram is pursuing his general studies degree.

Sloane Stephens is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communications studies. She finished after round one of women’s tennis singles for Team USA.

On the Australia team, sisters Anastasia Rodionova and Arina Rodionova are doubles partners. Both are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The Rodionovas finished in round one.

IU East has educational agreements with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the ATP.

The online degree completion programs provide players the opportunity for the women to continue to professionally train and play while completing their bachelor’s degree online.

IU East’s online degree programs offer the high quality of an Indiana University degree to students throughout Indiana, nationally and internationally. IU East offers 11 options for students to complete their bachelor’s degree online in English with an emphasis in Technical and Professional Writing, Mathematics, Natural Science and Mathematics with a Mathematics Concentration, Communication Studies, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, General Studies, and an RN to BSN Mobility Option. IU East also offers a Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics.

About the WTA
The WTA is the global leader in women’s professional sport with more than 2,500 players representing 92 nations competing for a record $130 million in prize money at the WTA’s 55 events and four Grand Slams in 33 countries. In 2015, the WTA was watched by 395 million fans on television and digital channels around the world. Further information on the WTA can be found at wtatennis.com.

About the ATP
The ATP is the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuits – the ATP World Tour, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ATP Champions Tour. With 62 tournaments in 32 countries, the ATP World Tour showcases the finest male athletes competing in the world’s most exciting venues. For more information, visit ATPWorldTour.com.

About IU East and IU East Online Programs
Indiana University East has an enrollment of nearly 4,500 students. IU East is both a traditional campus that excels in innovative learning options and a virtual campus with select online degree completion programs. The university’s customized bachelor’s and master’s programs – a portfolio of over 50 degree program options – anticipate the growing needs of citizens in the region, state and nation.