Indiana University Explained

Indiana University
Latin Name:Indianensis Universitas
Motto:Latin: Lux et Veritas
(Light and Truth)
Type:Public university system
Endowment:$3.56 billion (2023)[1] (system-wide)
President:Pamela Whitten
City:Bloomington, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Students:110,436 university-wide[2]
Undergrad:89,176 university-wide
Postgrad:21,260 university-wide
Faculty:8,733 university-wide
Campus:3640acres across 9 campuses
Colors:Cream and Crimson
 

Indiana University (IU) is a system of public universities in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Campuses

Indiana University has two core campuses, five regional campuses, and two regional centers under the administration of IU Indianapolis.

In addition to its core campuses, Indiana University maintains five regional campuses throughout Indiana:[7]

There are two regional campuses under the administration of IU Indianapolis:

The School of Medicine and the School of Social Work each have degree programs running across multiple IU campuses.[8] [9] The Kelley School of Business, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, the O'Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and the School of Education each have degree programs at the IU Bloomington and IU Indianapolis campuses.[10] [11] [12] The School of Nursing has degree programs at the IU Bloomington, IU Indianapolis, and IU Fort Wayne campuses.[13] The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health has degree programs at the IU Indianapolis and IU Fort Wayne campuses.[14]

Endowment

According to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), the value of the endowment of the Indiana University and affiliated foundations in 2016 is over $1.986 billion.[15] The annual budget across all campuses totals over $3 Billion.[16]

The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) is a not-for-profit agency that assists IU faculty and researchers in realizing the commercial potential of their discoveries. Since 1997, university clients have been responsible for more than 1,800 inventions, nearly 500 patents, and 38 start-up companies.[17]

In fiscal year 2016, the IURTC was issued 53 U.S. patents and 112 global patents.[16]

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Athletics

See main article: Indiana Hoosiers and IU Indy Jaguars.

Both of the core campuses of the IU systems sponsor NCAA Division I athletic programs. The Indiana Hoosiers represent the flagship institution in Bloomington, and are founding members of the Big Ten Conference, where they compete in 24 different sports. The IU Indy Jaguars field 18 different sports, and have competed in the Horizon League since 2017; they were the IUPUI Jaguars before that school's dissolution.

Additionally, all but one of IU's regional campuses sponsors athletics within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The IU Northwest RedHawks and IU South Bend Titans compete as members of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, while the IU East Red Wolves, IU Kokomo Cougars, IU Southeast Grenadiers, and IU Columbus Crimson Pride compete as members of the River States Conference.

Awards

Indiana University has three medals to recognize individuals.[18]

Indiana University has several ways to recognize the accomplishments of faculty.[20]

See also

Further reading

Primary sources

Notes and References

  1. As of June 30, 2023. Indiana University Endowment Among Top 20 Publics in Nation . Indiana University Foundation. March 7, 2023.
  2. Web site: 2011–12 IU Factbook . 2012-06-16. Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana).
  3. Web site: Find the ideal college experience at Indiana University. 2021-05-22. Indiana University Bloomington. en-US.
  4. Web site: Schools. Indiana University Bloomington. 3 August 2015.
  5. Web site: Vision & Mission: About. 2024-07-01. IUI. en-US.
  6. Web site: Schools: Academics. 2024-07-01. IUI. en-US.
  7. Web site: Regional Campus Agreement.
  8. Web site: Statewide Campuses IU School of Medicine. 2021-05-22. medicine.iu.edu.
  9. Web site: About IUSSW Indiana University School of Social Work IUPUI Indianapolis. 2021-05-22. socialwork.iupui.edu.
  10. Web site: About Us. 2021-05-22. Kelley School of Business. en-US.
  11. Web site: Vision & Mission: About: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering: Indiana University Bloomington. 2021-05-22. Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. en-US.
  12. Web site: About Us. 2021-05-22. Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. en-US.
  13. Web site: Celebrating 100+ years of nursing education. 2021-05-22. School of Nursing. en-US.
  14. Web site: Fort Wayne Advantage: Academics: Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health: IUPUI. 2021-10-27. Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. en-US.
  15. Web site: U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2016 Endowment Market Value and Change* in Endowment Market Value from FY2015 to FY2016. NACUBO and Commonfund Institute. 2017-02-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20170215040947/http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/EndowmentFiles/2016%2DEndowment%2DMarket%2DValues.pdf. 2017-02-15. dead.
  16. Web site: Fast facts about Indiana University for media covering the 2016 Foster Farms Bowl: IU Bloomington Newsroom: Indiana University Bloomington. IU Bloomington. Newsroom. news.indiana.edu.
  17. Web site: The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC).
  18. Web site: Medals. Indiana University Office of University Ceremonies. 2010-02-20.
  19. Web site: IU President McRobbie presents University Medal to Elinor and Vincent Ostrom. 2010-02-20.
  20. Web site: Medals. Indiana University Office of University Ceremonies. 2010-02-20.

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