Indiana University facts for kids
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| Latin: Indianensis Universitas | |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth) |
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| Type | Public university system |
| Established | January 20, 1820 |
| Endowment | $3.56 billion (2023) (system-wide) |
| President | Pamela Whitten |
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Academic staff
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8,733 university-wide |
| Students | 110,436 university-wide |
| Undergraduates | 89,176 university-wide |
| Postgraduates | 21,260 university-wide |
| Location |
39°10′N 86°30′W / 39.167°N 86.500°W |
| Campus | 3,640 acres (14.7 km2) across 9 campuses |
| Colors | Cream and Crimson |
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Indiana University (IU) is a large group of public universities in the U.S. state of Indiana. It has two main campuses and five smaller regional campuses. There are also two regional centers that are part of Indiana University Indianapolis. The biggest and most well-known campus is Indiana University Bloomington.
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Campuses and Locations
Indiana University has several campuses where students can learn and grow. These campuses are spread across Indiana.
Main Campuses
- Indiana University Bloomington (IU Bloomington) is the main campus of Indiana University. It has many important schools, like the College of Arts and Sciences and the Jacobs School of Music. Students can study subjects from business to computer science here.
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indianapolis or IU Indy) is a major campus in the city of Indianapolis. It focuses on research and health sciences. This campus is home to schools like the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry. It was created in 2024.
Regional Campuses
Besides the main campuses, Indiana University has five regional campuses. These offer learning opportunities closer to home for many students in Indiana.
- Indiana University East (IU East) was started in 1971 in Richmond.
- Indiana University Kokomo (IU Kokomo) was started in 1945 in Kokomo.
- Indiana University Northwest (IU Northwest) was started in 1963 in Gary.
- Indiana University South Bend (IU South Bend) was started in 1922 in South Bend.
- Indiana University Southeast (IU Southeast or IUS) was started in 1941 in New Albany.
Regional Learning Centers
There are also two regional centers that are managed by IU Indianapolis.
- Indiana University Columbus (IUC) was started in 1970 in Columbus.
- Indiana University Fort Wayne (IU Fort Wayne) was started in 2018 in Fort Wayne. This center focuses on health sciences programs.
Programs Across Campuses
Some schools at Indiana University offer their programs at more than one campus. For example, the School of Medicine has programs at different IU campuses and even at other universities. This helps more students access these important studies.
University Funding and Research
Indiana University has a large fund, called an endowment, which helps support its many programs. In 2016, this fund was over $1.986 billion. The university's total yearly budget is more than $3 billion.
The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) helps IU professors and researchers. It helps them turn their new discoveries into useful products or services. Since 1997, this group has helped create over 1,800 inventions and 38 new companies.
University History
Indiana University has a long and interesting history. It was founded in 1820.
21st Century Events
In April 2002, after the IU men's basketball team lost a championship game, some students and people in Bloomington caused damage. About 45 people were arrested during this event.
In November 2023, there were protests at IU related to the Gaza war. Some students and faculty expressed concerns about free speech and university policies. In April 2024, more protests occurred, leading to arrests. The university has since updated its policies regarding protests and expressive activities on campus.
Famous People Who Attended IU
Many notable people have studied at Indiana University. Here are just a few:
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- Jerome Adams – Former Surgeon General of the United States.
- Howard Ashman – An Oscar-winning writer for movies like The Little Mermaid.
- Jonathan Banks — An actor from TV shows like Breaking Bad.
- Joshua Bell – A Grammy Award-winning violinist.
- Meg Cabot – Author of The Princess Diaries books.
- Bob Chapek – Former CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
- Suzanne Collins – Author of The Hunger Games series.
- Laverne Cox – An actress and advocate for LGBT rights.
- Mark Cuban – Owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
- Julia Garner – An actress.
- Eric Gordon – A professional basketball player.
- Michael D. Higgins – The 9th President of Ireland.
- Jamie Hyneman – Host of the TV show MythBusters.
- Kevin Kline — An actor.
- Sherman Minton – A former Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Ryan Murphy – A film and TV writer and producer.
- Victor Oladipo – A professional basketball player.
- Jane Pauley – A well-known journalist and TV anchor.
- Mike Pence – The 48th Vice President of the United States.
- Ernie Pyle – A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
- Kyle Schwarber – A professional baseball player.
- Will Shortz – The crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times.
- Tavis Smiley – A TV host and author.
- Isiah Thomas – A professional basketball player and coach.
- Michael E. Uslan – A producer of the Batman films.
- Jimmy Wales – Co-founder of Wikipedia.
- James Watson – A Nobel Prize winner in biology.
Notable Faculty Members
Indiana University has many talented professors and researchers. Some of them are:
- Elinor Ostrom – A Nobel Prize winner in economics.
- Richard DiMarchi – A leading professor in chemistry.
University Sports
Indiana University has strong sports programs. Both of the main campuses have NCAA Division I athletic teams.
- The Indiana Hoosiers represent the Bloomington campus. They are part of the Big Ten Conference and compete in many different sports.
- The IU Indy Jaguars represent the Indianapolis campus. They compete in the Horizon League.
Many of IU's regional campuses also have sports teams. These teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
University Awards
Indiana University gives out special awards to recognize people's achievements.
- The University Medal is the highest award given by IU. It honors people who have made great contributions to the university or in fields like arts and science.
- The Indiana University President's Medal for Excellence honors people for public service or achievements in their jobs.
- The Thomas Hart Benton Mural Medallion recognizes people who show the values of IU.
The university also recognizes its excellent faculty members with awards like:
- Distinguished Professorships – The highest academic honor for professors.
- University Distinguished Teaching Awards – For excellent teaching.
- Thomas Ehrlich Award for Excellence in Service Learning – For great work in service-learning.
See also
In Spanish: Sistema Universitario de Indiana para niños
- List of colleges and universities in Indiana
- Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences
- Purdue University system
