IU Day inspires support for a variety of university project, programs, and scholarships
BLOOMINGTON, IND. – IU Day is a worldwide event honoring Indiana University and the people who make IU possible. It’s an annual, 24-hour, social sharing, IU-wearing, gift giving celebration of all things IU. This year’s IU Day extravaganza will take place on April 23, 2025.
“IU Day showcases the true spirit of being part of the IU community and the incredible difference we can make when we come together,” said J T. Forbes, president and CEO of the IU Foundation. “It’s a time for everyone connected to IU to give back, and create a meaningful, lasting impact on our university and its students.”
Alumni, donors, fans, faculty, staff, students, and others with a connection to Indiana University are encouraged to celebrate IU Day by supporting an IU cause, wearing IU gear, and sharing IU pride in person and on social media.
IU Day 2024 inspired over 7,352 gifts, including more than $1.2 million donated to IU causes. This year, the IU Foundation has set a challenge to raise $1.5 million on IU Day to support the university.
Those interested in donating can visit My IU to browse all giving opportunities at IU or check out the 90+ IU Day crowdfunding campaigns.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of IU are encouraged to participate in IU Day in the following ways on April 23:
- Make a gift to an IU fund that supports your passion.
- Download IU Day social media graphics and share them using #IUday.
- Enter the IU Day Photo Challenge for a chance to win $300 for your favorite IU cause. Simply share a favorite IU photo on Instagram and tag @IUFoundation or comment on the IU Foundation’s photo challenge Facebook post.
- Express your gratitude for IU on social media using the hashtag #IUday.
- Follow @iufoundation on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn for the latest IU Day news.