Floods. Drought. Invasive species. These are real problems—caused by environmental change—facing Hoosiers and citizens around the globe. IU is deploying many kinds of resources to help. From digital tools to outreach efforts in Indiana's cities and towns, our researchers are providing a variety of resources to increase the capacity of communities to assess, prepare for, and respond to the environmental changes we face.
Addressing environmental change
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IU-led climate action programs to expand with $1.25M McKinney Family Foundation grant
The five-year grant will support the formation of the McKinney Midwest Climate Project under IU's Environmental Resilience Institute.
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IU joins statewide initiative to ensure more equitable access to health services
IU, the Indiana Department of Health, Purdue and others are helping Hoosiers' access the resources they need to improve their health.
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IU president renews partnership with Naval Support Activity Crane during inaugural visit
The agreement provides a mechanism by which IU students can benefit from the naval installation's expertise, facilities and equipment.
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Sustainability efforts at IUPUI to be recognized on a global scale
IUPUI staff will present on the role of higher education in environmental sustainability at the Vision 2045 Summit.
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O'Neill School professor Kosali Simon elected to National Academy of Medicine
Election to the academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
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9/11 commissioners to reunite at IU for first time in 10 years to discuss 'Are We Safer Today?'
Members of the 9/11 Commission will reunite at IU for the first time in 10 years to discuss the impact of their recommendations.
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Research showing increase in tropical cyclone rainfall could aid disaster planning
A published paper by geography professor Justin T. Maxwell shows that rainfall extremes are making hurricanes more hazardous.
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IU joins new USGS-funded Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
IU is a participating organization in the Midwest Climate Adaption Center, the newest of nine regional centers funded by USGS.
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IU mobilizes in support of Afghan evacuees
People and groups at Indiana University are reaching out to help the 6,600 Afghan refugees at Camp Atterbury, near Edinburgh, Indiana.
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Cook Center exhibition to showcase rural, independent artists supported by entrepreneurship workshop
The exhibition will be at the Gayle Karch Cook Center for Public Arts and Humanities through Oct. 23.