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 …
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 …
Alumni Spotlight: A Duet with Anders Hui and Andrew Ling
Anders and Andrew met while attending the Jacobs School of Music back in 2001. Sharing a commonality of being from Hong Kong, they quickly turned friends and are now colleagues in the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Currently, Anders serves as the second associate concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and Andrew serves as principal …
Alumni Spotlight: George Woo
A distinguished and accomplished academic, Dr. George Woo, shares his drive to become a better clinician and practitioner after working for Canada Red Cross drove him attend the Indiana University School of Optometry to pursue his MS and PhD in Physiological Optics. After spending time at Indiana University, Dr. Woo taught at the University of …
2023 IU Alumni Census is Live
The count is IN! As of this month, Indiana University has 774,828 unique graduates, an increase of more than 14,000 alumni, year over year. This makes IU’s one of the largest living alumni bodies in the world. Learn more about the Alumni Census, including census counts for graduates by school, campus, and geographic area. We …
Congratulations to the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club Awardees
Neal-Marshall Alumni Club is pleased to announce this year’s awardees for both the Alumni Achievement Award and the Rising Star Award. 2023 Alumni Achievement Awardees: Brian A. Burt, BA’04 Alum of IU School of Education https://brianaburt.wordpress.com/ “Dr. Burt’s research has pushed the education field by introducing a new voice to student identity research by focusing …
Celebrate Alumni Volunteer Excellence
The Indiana University Alumni Association values service, loyalty, and volunteer leadership. During Alumni Leaders Weekend, June 23—24, the IUAA will honor nine alumni volunteers who exemplify these qualities. 2023 IUAA President’s Award honorees IUAA’s highest award, the President’s Award. Established in 1990, President’s Award is the highest award for alumni volunteers and is for outstanding …