The legacy of a helping hand

Gerardo Gonzalez, PhD, and his family came to the United States after the Cuban Revolution. A first-generation college graduate, he went on to be dean of IU's School of Education and created a scholarship to help future Hoosiers overcome barriers to higher education. Read Gonzalez's story—a powerful reminder that a helping hand can change someone's life forever.

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“I can do it”

Tahj Borom represented IU Kokomo on the baseball field for three years—while also completing a bachelor’s degree and an MBA—and now he's on his way to representing future clients as a lawyer. An IU Regional Law Scholar attending IU’s Robert McKinney School of Law, Borom is building his confidence as he pursues his dream legal career.

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Class of 2028: Why I chose IU

IU welcomed more than 15,000 beginner students across its campuses this fall. This recently arrived class of 2028 is full of passionate, mission-oriented students who want to make a difference. Read about six of these freshmen and why they believe IU is the ideal place to achieve their goals and prepare for the future.

Meet the students

Double the impact of your gift

A matching gift from your employer can make your generosity—and impact—go even further.

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IU crowdfunding: changing the world through IU, one gift at a time

Each of us can make a difference—and we can do even more together. IU crowdfunding campaigns are a fun way to rally support for your favorite IU causes. You can donate to or fundraise for a wide range of short-term campaigns benefitting IU students, faculty, programs, and more.

Indiana University awards its millionth degree!

IU's first graduating class in 1825 had only ten people. In 2024, IU achieved the milestone of awarding 1 million degrees to students from across the globe.

Read about the milestone