Student Life

Student Life

Pitch Your Passion competition gives students academic opportunities

By Abby Godsen | April 15

IU Indianapolis is home to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, one of the only philanthropy schools in the nation. In the pursuit to provide students with the opportunity to study philanthropy, the school offers students the opportunity to win scholarships through the Pitch Your Passion competition. A scholarship competition for high school seniors and college students with less than 60 credit hours, Pitch Your Passion gives students the opportunity to share a small group presentation about an issue in their community they care about. Participants also do an individual interview. 

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Culture

2025 Ramadan at IUI: Muslim students find community and connection through student-organized events

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura and Umu Sow | April 4

There are roughly two billion Muslims on the entire planet, with nearly 50,000 Muslims living in Indiana. Muslims across the world, in Indiana and at IU Indianapolis, recently observed the holy month of Ramadan.Islam is one of the three Abrahamic religions, with the literal definition of the word “Islam” ...

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Student Life

Student's mental and physical health resources on campus

By Melanie Contreras | Oct. 18

With a commitment to student success, IU Indianapolis offers a variety of programs aimed toward student’s mental and physical health. From online to in-person resources, there's an initiative tailored to unique needs. 

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Student Life

On-campus resources available to assist students

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Oct. 17

IU Indianapolis offers a variety of resources to students and staff alike to assist with necessities such as food and household items, as well as professional attire. 

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IUPUI

Three financial tips for students

By Justin Haberstroh | June 9

These tips and tricks can will help set up students for future financial success.

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Student Life

Getting the Most out of Your Education: Experiencing Study Abroad

By Abby Godsen | April 4

When most people think of spring break, they probably think of spending time with family or going on a much-needed vacation. However, IUPUI offers study abroad opportunities for students who are looking to get more out of their spring break experience.  

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Student Life

Office of the Chancellor launches new student-led mental health initiative

By Ashley Wilson and Katie Wiseman | Jan. 11

The Office of the Chancellor has announced a new initiative, the Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council, which began accepting applications on Dec. 16. According to the website, “The newly established Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council connects decision-makers and students in the interest of ensuring student health and well-being.”

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Student Life

The Struggle to Find Childcare at IUPUI

By Jacob Stewart | Dec. 8

Being a parent is a difficult task. Balancing an academic workload on top of that can make things even more challenging. 1,662 IUPUI students indicated on their FAFSA application that they had at least one dependent in 2020. Many struggle to find childcare. Many have suggested Indiana University should step in to provide childcare subsidies, but a cooperative childcare organization on campus might help where subsidies cannot. 

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Student Life

Craze for Caffeine

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 6

Every college student knows the feeling of having one million things to do and never enough time to do all of them. Many turn to energy drinks, teas and coffees to give them an extra boost. However, many students likely do not know what they are consuming, or if it is even beneficial.

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IUPUI

Alex Ludolph: From Surgeries to Season Success For IUPUI Women's Soccer Team

By Rashan Nisly | Nov. 1

 Throughout Alex Ludolph's time at IUPUI she has had 5 surgeries in the past 6 years in her soccer career.

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Student Life

Inspirations of IUPUI Student, Singer-Songwriter Myra Kivett

By Sahar Abdullah | Oct. 25

Myra Kivett grew up in a musical family– she describes music as something that is in her blood and something that she “always gravitated towards”.  Her most recently released song is her official debut single titled “Guys Like You,” which was recorded in Round Table Recording Studio in Broad Ripple. Kivett balances a full course load through IUPUI’s BA/MA program. Her schedule during the school year is often hectic with academics, so Kivett utilizes her summers to focus on music.  

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Student Life

Student Organizations, IUPD Work Toward Campus Safety

By Ashley Wilson | Oct. 22

While attending college, students live, work and participate in recreational activities on campus. A major concern for many of them is simply staying safe. A number of on-campus organizations have recognized this and are working towards creating such an environment, in addition to the IUPD. 

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Student Life

Indiana University Ditches Gmail for Outlook

By Isabella Mokaya | June 2

IU made the transition to Outlook in May in response to Google's price increase last year.

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Student Life

The Fight for Student Journalism at IUPUI

By Jacob Stewart | May 31

The Sagamore, IUPUI's old student-run news publication, ran from 1971 to 2009. It shuttered in 2009 for a number of reasons. The established difficulties of print journalism combined with administrative overreach produced a paper in an existential crisis - that lost its appeal to writers and readers. But it didn't have to happen. In fact, a former Sagamore editor successfully prevented it from shutting down thirty years before.

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Student Life

Jagathon's First In-person Event Since 2020

By Garret Jochem | April 14

Jagathon’s long-awaited return to normality has finally come to fruition. The 15-hour event heralded as an annual highlight of IUPUI’s spring semester exemplified the same resilience its student body has displayed throughout the year.

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Student Life

IU ENDS MASK MANDATE

By Jacob Calderon | March 9

Wearing a mask will become optional on IUPUI‘s campus beginning this week.With Gov. Holcomb’s Executive Order 22-02 likely to be the last of 23 consecutive extensions, Indiana’s public health emergency is nearing its end. Indiana University and its affiliated campuses plan on following suit.Per ...

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Student Life

IUPUI Sociology Professor's Path to Ending HIV Stigma in Indiana Law

By Jacob Calderon | March 9

Despite a bill aimed at modernizing HIV criminalization laws failing to make it to the Indiana House floor, Dr. Carrie Foote of IUPUI sees progress.

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Student Life

The Price of College Debt

By Jacob Stewart | Dec. 17

Those of my great-grandparents who immigrated to the United States came here looking for the American dream, but their grandchildren grew up in poverty. My parents never thought they would attend college, and they took the untraditional route when they did. My Dad earned his associate’s degree online ...

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Student Life

SAPB makes college life happen

By Natalie Lazo | Dec. 8

Whether you are looking for an energetic organization to join or for something exciting to participate in around campus, the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) is here to develop creative event opportunities. SAPB is a student-led, faculty-advised organization that plans and executes free ...

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Student Government

IUPUI Holds Voter Registration Event to Encourage Student Voter Turnout

By William Cooper | Dec. 8

On December 9, IUPUI will hold another voter registration event. The event, which will take place from 2 PM to 4 PM in the Campus Center, is held to encourage IUPUI students to register to vote in upcoming elections. According to statistics released by the state of Indiana, over 4.7 million people ...