We Are IU

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We Are IU brings the best of IU to you. Listen to IU experts unpack some of the most talked-about topics of the day. Learn tips to get ahead. And reconnect with the best parts of the IU experience.

  1. Aug 24

    Effective philanthropy: Maximizing the impact of giving

    What is a philanthropy desert? How can philanthropy bridge social divides? What is “trust-based” giving? In this episode of We Are IU, we ask Brad Fulton, PhD, from IU’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs to answer the big questions surrounding philanthropy and discuss his data driven approach to creating change.

    Effective philanthropy: Maximizing the impact of giving

  2. May 26

    Student Entrepreneurs: Next Generation Founders

    What does it take to turn an idea into action? In this episode of We Are IU, we sit down with two Indiana University students who are doing exactly that—transforming their ambition into real ventures while navigating classes, campus life, and everything in between. They share the story behind their entrepreneurial journeys: the spark that started it all, the challenges they didn't see coming, and what keeps them moving forward. Because at IU, the next big idea isn't just possible. It's already in the making.

    Student Entrepreneurs: Next Generation Founders

  3. Apr 20

    Little 500: Bigger Than a Bike Race

    Indiana University’s Little 500 is much bigger than a bikerace. It’s a profoundly special experience unique to Bloomington that fosters lifelong community, supports student scholarships, and helps riders grow as people and leaders. This year, the men’s race celebrates its 75thrunning. As we gear up for both the women’s and men’s races, we talked to riders, former champions, steering committee members, and race directors about he history and impact of this one-of-a-kind event that started at the IU Bloomington campus in 1951.

    Little 500: Bigger Than a Bike Race

  4. Mar 23

    Breaking the Stigma, A New Look at Mental Health

    There’s no stigma around getting a gym membership or eating healthy. So why, in 2026, does mental health still carry one? In this episode of the We Are IU podcast, Indiana University faculty members Scott Shackelford and Bernice Pescosolido sit down to explore the roots of mental health stigma, how it prevents people from seeking care, and what it will take to change the conversation.

    Breaking the Stigma, A New Look at Mental Health

  5. Feb 23

    The Origins of GLP-1 Innovation

    Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs—with their quick weight-loss effects—have become ubiquitous topics in health care and popular culture. While this new frontier of pharmaceuticals became wildly popular in just a few years, the science took decades to develop. Much of the research and innovation have ties to Indiana University, and a key player is IU Distinguished Professor Richard DiMarchi. In this episode, DiMarchi discusses the trend of GLP-1s and his contributions to the research that made them possible.

    The Origins of GLP-1 Innovation

  6. Jan 26

    Alumni Insights: Staying Safe in a Digital Age

    What does it mean to be human in the digital age? It may be the defining question of our time. We dive into the promises and perils of AI and the unseen battles to keep our data secure.

    Alumni Insights: Staying Safe in a Digital Age

  7. 12/15/2025

    Homefield Comes Home to Bloomington

    A tied game. A missed field goal. A collegiate clothing renaissance. Hear how Homefield Apparel grew from late night fan project to college crowd favorite.

    Homefield Comes Home to Bloomington

  8. 11/17/2025

    Game, Set, Match: IU's Pickleball Champions

    What started as a casual backyard pastime has quickly become one of America’s fastest-growing sports—and Indiana University is serving up success. Host Nattie Meador rallies with the people who transformed IU pickleball from a community club into a four-time championship-winning team.

    Game, Set, Match: IU's Pickleball Champions
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We Are IU brings the best of IU to you. Listen to IU experts unpack some of the most talked-about topics of the day. Learn tips to get ahead. And reconnect with the best parts of the IU experience.

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  • Creator
    IU Alumni Association
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IU Alumni Association
  • Show Website
    We Are IU