A Year in Review at IUAA
Working at IUAA as the Stewardship and Development Student Fellow has been a dream. Not only have I worked on so many amazing projects, but I had the pleasure to meet some amazing notable alumni as well. All the skills and experience from this position have allowed me to challenge my strategies in other areas …
Celebrating Nancy Pearson, BA’85
Nancy Pearson demonstrates long-standing volunteer leadership and a deep commitment to Indiana University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Business Administration from IU Bloomington in 1985. Though her career has taken her across borders, her Hoosier heart remains firmly planted in IU’s campus. Currently, Nancy serves as Vice President of the Mexico Alumni …
Neal-Marshall Alumni Club: 2025 Rising Star & Alumni Achievement Honorees
The Neal-Marshall Alumni Club is proud to honor a remarkable group of Indiana University graduates whose achievements continue to make a lasting impact in their professional fields and communities. The Rising Star Award recognizes alumni who, within just a few years, have already distinguished themselves through excellence, leadership, and service. These individuals exemplify the values …
Get to Know Daisy Rodriguez Pitel, Ph.D. ’03
Meet Daisy Rodriguez Pitel: a passionate educator, global traveler, and proud Hoosier alum. Daisy earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University Bloomington in 2003, and her connection to IU is as vibrant today as it was during her time on campus. Daisy’s journey to Bloomington was unique. Born into a Navy family, …
Honoring Olivia Clarke: A Legacy of Leadership, Laughter, and Lasting Impact
The Indiana University community mourns the loss of Olivia Clarke, a proud alumna of IU Bloomington whose dedication to IU and its alumni community left a lasting impact. Her passion for bringing people together shaped both her time at IU and the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. Olivia’s IU journey began in …
Outstanding Alumni Leaders Slated for Election
The Indiana University Alumni Association Governance Committee has met and developed the the following slate of alumni leaders for positions on its Board of Managers and Executive Council. Yung Nguyen, BS’89, MD’95, of Indianapolis, will serve as chair and Dawn Michele Whitehead, BA’97, MS’03, PhD’07, of Washington, DC, will serve as immediate past chair in …
Welcome, Mike King, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
We are thrilled to announce that Mike King will be joining the IU Alumni Association as our new Executive Director of Finance and Operations. In this role, Mike will oversee the financial strategy and business operations that support our mission to engage and connect with Indiana University alumni worldwide. Mike brings more than 25 years …
IUAA Chair Reflects on Six Months of Service
Dawn Michele Whitehead, BA’97, MS’03, PhD’07, of Washington, DC; assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA) Board of Managers on July 1, 2024. She previously served as chair-elect, vice chair, and manager at large of the IUAA beginning in 2019. Whitehead led the adoption of IUAA’s strategic plan, Advancing IU …
In Unity with Amazing Alumni
This semester provided many meaningful connections with alumni, particularly in October and November. I was lucky to meet some incredible alumni that represent Indiana University in such an inspiring way. In October, I was fortunate enough to take part in the 2024 Hoosier Homecoming festivities including the Distinguished Alumni Service Awards (DASA) Dinner, the DASA …
Get to Know Michael Cervantes
Michael Cervantes, the newly appointed Director of Marketing Engagement at IUAA, is deeply committed to growth, connection, and authenticity. At the heart of his role lies his dedication to nurturing alumni engagement across diverse communities. From Atlanta to Chicago, Greater Cincinnati to New York and Washington DC, Michael empowers alumni to connect, network, and give …
Featuring Jessyka Brown, Stewardship Fellow at IUAA
My name is Jessyka Brown, and I am starting my first year at the IU Alumni Association as the Stewardship Fellow. I am thoroughly excited to start my new position, as it goes hand in hand with my area of studies at IU Bloomington! I have officially started my junior year at IU and studying …
IUAA, Inc. Celebrates 55 years on September 8
You may know that the Indiana University Alumni Association was first founded in August 1854, but our incorporation, as a distinct organization, came more than 100 years later, on September 8, 1969. It was on that day that this successful venture known as alumni relations became a separate legal entity from Indiana University. The path …