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 …
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 …
Distinguished Alumni Service Award: Nominations Sought by March 31
Great universities are distinguished by the achievements of their alumni, faculty, staff, and students. The coveted Distinguished Alumni Service Award is Indiana University’s highest alumni recognition award. Please make nominations for this unique, prestigious honor. Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Service Award and make a nomination. Please note that at least two letters outlining …
Wow, What A Year!
As I sit at my desk at the end of a big year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you, alumni and friends, for your resilience and perseverance that has helped us through it. We’ve accomplished a lot for our mission and in support of IU, and I am so lucky to have all of …
Transitions
On Friday, President McRobbie announced that I will serve as Interim President and CEO of the Indiana University Foundation, effective January 1, 2021. Now that the Bicentennial Campaign has concluded, Dan Smith has chosen to return to teaching at the Kelley School of Business. I take this opportunity now to share some more personal thoughts …
Updated Guidance for Chartered Alumni Community Events
We write to share guidance to help you – the essential leaders of IUAA Chartered Alumni Communities – protect your health, the health of your family, and the health of the alumni you work so hard to engage. Following these guidelines should help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and provide the alumni we serve assurances …
A New Cream and Crimson
It was strange to hold anything close to Cream and Crimson during a global pandemic. But we did – and it came off without a technical hitch at all! Thanks to numerous IUAA staff members, the support of the University Events Team, and the participation of almost 200 alumni, we produced a good Virtually Cream …
Declaration Against Racism
On behalf of the Senior Management Team, I write to share our declaration against racism. Read our complete statement. The senseless murder of George Floyd and other innocent people of color reflects a legacy of hatred, systemic racism, and violence that must be broken. We stand with the Black community and all people who have …
Spotlight on Achievement: IUAA President’s Award
We regret that we are not able to honor our President’s Award, Volunteer Leadership Award, and Gertrude Rich Award recipients this June in person in the typical fashion. We will honor them in person at our next available opportunity, hopefully during Cream and Crimson Weekend 2021. However, we take a few weeks this spring to …
Spotlight on Achievement: IUAA Volunteer Leadership Award
In this new world situation, Indiana University and the IUAA seeks to pivot toward what we can do – rather than what we cannot do. We regret that we are not able to honor our President’s Award, Volunteer Leadership Award, and Gertrude Rich Award recipients this June in person in the typical fashion. However, we …
Looking Back and Moving Forward for a Happy New Year
As we prepare for an outstanding series of alumni events surrounding IU’s appearance at the Taxslayer Gator Bowl on January 2, I have paused and reflected on our past year together. Typically our blog focuses on the good work of our volunteer leaders – but today I want to highlight the great work of my …
With Abundant Gratitude
On behalf of all those who love IU as you do, we here at the IU Alumni Association extend our deepest, sincere Thanksgiving blessings. The apocryphal story of the first Thanksgiving is compelling and powerful because it speaks to our aspirations for membership in diverse, inclusive communities. As IUAA leaders, you make this story real. …