LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awardee: Juan Carlos Venis, MD’14
The IU LGBTQ+ Alumni Association will present their highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, during the 16th annual Celebration Weekend Distinguished Alumni brunch Saturday, March 23, held on the IUPUI campus. “I am thrilled and honored that Dr. Juan Carlos Venis has accepted the IU LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. His remarkable contributions to …
Alumni Spotlight: Cole Radel
When Cole Radel, BS ‘21, initially chose to enroll at Indiana University Kokomo, he was not completely committed to the idea of staying there until graduation. His decision to apply came quickly after he was under the impression that he’d be moving to Florida with his family post-high school graduation. However, when they decided to …
Honoring Outstanding Volunteerism in 2024
Happy New Year, IUAA Family! Every year, alumni like you choose to dedicate their time, talent, treasure, and testimony to help IUAA and IU thrive. Let’s honor those outstanding volunteers. The nominations deadline for the IUAA President’s, Volunteer Leadership, and Gertrude Rich Awards is Feb. 28, 2024. Those chosen for these honors will be celebrated …
The Power of Student-Alumni Connections at Indiana University
Connecting with alumni is a pivotal aspect of the university experience, and at Indiana University, these connections are more than just pathways to potential careers—they are the threads that weave a vibrant tapestry of shared experiences and aspirations. As the IU alumni network continues to grow, we delve into the significance of students interacting with …
Executive Council and Board of Managers Slate, 2024-2025
The Governance Committee, led by Chair-elect Dawn Whitehead, met this fall and reviewed outstanding submissions. The candidate pool was deep with talents, backgrounds, and experiences needed to lead your Alumni Association. These names represent that diversity. Nominations for the 2024–2025 Board of Managers are: Yung Nguyen, BS’89, MD’95, of Indianapolis, current Vice Chair, be slated …
Alumni Spotlight: Gabby Pearson-Mora
From a young age, Gabriela Pearson-Mora knew she wanted to work in healthcare. After becoming a certified nursing assistant during her high school years, she gained first-hand experience at a long-term care facility where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Gabby realized, through her work, that a career in healthcare management would be a …
Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Suer
Graduating college and moving away to a huge city is not easy, but it is nothing Lindsey Suer could not handle. In 2020, Lindsey graduated from the Indiana University Bloomington Kelley School of Business in Marketing and Digital & Social Media Business Applications. After working several internships throughout her college years, she picked up on technical …
Alumni Spotlight: Haroon Anwar
After graduating high school in Northern Indiana, Haroon Anwar, BS ‘06, J.D ‘09, MS ‘10, was determined to attend school farther away from home to be on his own. Haroon claims it was a no-brainer when choosing to attend Indiana University Bloomington for the beautiful campus, vast opportunities, and great academics while still paying in-state …
Welcome Dr. Tiffany Kyser, IUAA’s New Executive Director of Outreach & Engagement
In a season that celebrates “coming home” around the university with great pride and tradition, I am especially excited to ask you to join me in welcoming Tiffany Kyser, PhD’16, to the team as our new Executive Director of Outreach and Engagement. Her first day with the Association will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. If …
Distinguished Latino Alumni Award: Patricia Mota, BA’07, GC’09, MPA’10
The IU Alumni Association in collaboration with La Casa/Latino Culture Center are proud to announce that Patricia Mota received the Distinguished Latino Alumni Award on October 14, 2023, during La Casa/ Latino Culture Center’s 50th anniversary banquet. The purpose of the Distinguished Latino Alumni Award is to provide recognition for outstanding achievements by the Latino/a/x …
Neal-Marshall Alumni Club: 2023 Exemplar Award Honorees
The Neal-Marshall Alumni Club (NMAC)’s 26th biennial reunion celebrated Black alumni, faculty, and staff by issuing seven Exemplar Awards on Saturday, October 21, 2023. These awards are a special recognition presented by the NMAC board is to promote awareness of the Black legacy, traditions, and history of Indiana University; and to assist Indiana University in …
Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Awardee: Tiffany Kyser, BS’06, MA’10, PhD’16
The Neal-Marshall Alumni Club will present their highest honor, the Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award, during their 26th biennial reunion held on October 20-21, 2023. The Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award has been created in recognition of Nelms’ stalwart pursuit to bridge the gaps in all areas of life for disenfranchised and underserved people. An …