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Michael McRobbie has been the president of Indiana University since 2007, according to his biography. Courtesy of Indiana University.

IU President Michael McRobbie visits IUS

Joseph Kauffman and Tony Pacheco March 28, 2016

IU President Michael McRobbie stopped at IU Southeast on Wednesday, March 23 as part of his recent journey through the Hoosier state. McRobbie, who has been visiting regional IU campuses for his...

WARNING: Learning May Cause Discomfort

WARNING: Learning May Cause Discomfort

John Boyle, Staff Reporter March 21, 2016

A cultural movement that places a stronger emphasis on the emotional and mental well-being of students emerged at universities across the country in 2015. Students are becoming increasingly aware of...

From Doodles to Award Winning Art

Charlyn Corum, Staff Reporter March 21, 2016

Some people are born to make art. Kacey Slone, printmaking and graphic arts senior, has known that she enjoyed art since she was a young child. Starting at a very young age, Slone colored a lot,...

Cheryl Neal, IUS alumna who received a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 1987 and a Master of Science in education in 1990, won the Mexican sun wall hanging during the silent auction that occurred during the Field Biology programs event, 20 Countries in 20 Years.

Field Biology program holds event celebrating its 20th year of overseas study

Tony Pacheco, Staff Reporter March 21, 2016

The IUS Field Biology program is celebrating 20 years of travel to more than 20 countries. On Saturday, March 5, the program celebrated its 20th year of overseas study with an event called 20 Countries...

A glass cased statue of a Geshi, the name of a performer of traditional Japanese theater, on display.

IU Southeast holds annual International Festival

Brandon Looney, Staff Reporter March 20, 2016

Distinctive booths from numerous cultures lined the walls, splashing the perimeter of the room with an assortment of colors. The smell of culturally diverse cuisine wafted through the air past flags...

Brian Sims was the keynote speaker in the Common Experience event “Decision Making and Diversity: Getting Things Done and Bringing People With You.

Diversity advocate Brian Sims speaks in Ogle Center

Kristin Kennedy and Autumn Hockenbury March 20, 2016

Before Brian Sims was a diversity advocate or a Pennsylvania state representative, he had to come to terms with others knowing about his sexuality. While Sims was a captain of his football team during...

Melissa Fry, assistant professor of sociology and director of the Applied Research and Education Center at IU Southeast, tells a story about one of her clients who lost everything as Annell Lough, outreach advisor for the Center for Women and Families, and another attendee listen.

Mental Health and Wellness Series event tackles issues of homelessness and mental illness

Samuel Voyles, Contributing Writer March 13, 2016

Homelessness and mental health are issues that can affect communities. March’s Mental Health and Wellness Series event focused on those issues. The event, called “Disenfranchisement in the U.S.,”...

Channell Barbour, Associate Director of Campus Life, has been at IU Southeast for more than ten years.

Associate director of Campus Life Channell Barbour says farewell

Tony Pacheco, Staff Reporter March 7, 2016

Longtime IU Southeast staff member Channell Barbour, associate director of Campus Life, departed IU Southeast on March 1 to pursue a career at another college. “I definitely value my student workers,”...

Activism in the arts

Activism in the arts

John Boyle, Staff Reporter March 7, 2016

After the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage last June, Kim Davis, a county clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, began withholding marriage licenses from couples looking to exchange vows. Davis...

The KIAC changed to the River States Conference.

KIAC changes name to River States Conference

Parker Henes, Sports Editor March 6, 2016

The conference that IU Southeast plays in changed their name and logo to celebrate the one hundredth year anniversary of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) on Friday, Mar. 4, 2016. The...

Candy Crowley speaks to the crowd about the 2016 presidential election and the candidates.

Candy Crowley comes to IUS

Kristin Kennedy and Brandon Looney March 6, 2016

In the midst of the 2016 presidential election season, the candidates are battling to win voters’ support and come out on top. Candy Crowley, former chief political correspondent for CNN, visited...

Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters in Louisville on Tuesday, March 1.

Trump makes campaign trail stop in Louisville on Super Tuesday

Paige Thompson and Kristin Kennedy March 3, 2016

Thousands of supporters and protesters gathered to hear presidential candidate Donald Trump speak in Louisville on Tuesday, March 1, just days before the Kentucky Republican caucuses. Supporters and...

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