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Volunteers Selected to Serve IUAA

Monday, February 09, 2026

Following a competitive nominations cycle, the Indiana University Alumni Association Governance Committee engaged in thoughtful and sustained deliberation to choose from many outstanding, qualified individuals. The following candidates have been named for positions on its Board of Managers and Executive Council. Shontrai Irving, BA’97, JD/MA’03, of Gary, Ind., will serve as chair and Yung Nguyen, BS’89, MD’95, of Indianapolis, will serve as immediate past chair beginning July 1 in accordance with the IUAA Bylaws. Both were elected in 2025.

Indiana University to Honor Three Alumni for Impact with Highest Award

Friday, October 17, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—Three Indiana University alumni received IU’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award on Oct.16, during Homecoming weekend on the Bloomington campus. The award is the highest honor bestowed on IU alumni by the university.

Neal-Marshall Alumni Club Honors Dr. Brian A. Burt with 2025 Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

The Neal-Marshall Alumni Club proudly announces that Brian A. Burt, Ph.D., BS’04, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award.

Cindy Stone Named Indiana University 2025 LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Indiana University LGBTQ+ Alumni Association proudly announces Cindy Stone as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

IU Indianapolis Honors alum Nate Feltman with Hine Award

Monday, September 08, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.— Indiana University Indianapolis will honor alum Nate Feltman with the Maynard K. Hine Award on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Indianapolis.  Feltman will be celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the university and presented with the award at the Alumni Leaders Dinner.

Celebrating Legacy, Honoring Excellence: Highlights from the 18th Annual Jazz Brunch

Monday, August 18, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club welcomed more than 150 alumni and friends to the 18th Annual Jazz Brunch at VisionLoft STUTZ in downtown Indianapolis. This gathering was an intentional act of connection—bridging generations, honoring legacy, and celebrating Black brilliance.

Dr. Yung Nguyen begins term as chair of IU Alumni Association Board of Managers

Friday, August 01, 2025

Bloomington, Ind. — The Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA) proudly announces that Yung Nguyen, BS’89, MD’95, of Indianapolis, began his term as chair of the IUAA Board of Managers on July 1.

Indiana University Alumni Association honors outstanding alumni with 2025 President’s Award and Volunteer Leadership Award

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Bloomington, Ind. — The Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA) will recognize alumni volunteers for their leadership and commitment to Indiana University (IU) with the President’s Award and Volunteer Leadership Awards.

Indiana University to Honor Three Alumni with Highest Award

Monday, October 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—Three Indiana University alumni will receive IU’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award on Oct.17, during Homecoming weekend on the Bloomington campus. The award is the highest honor bestowed on IU alumni by the university.

IU Indianapolis Honors Alumni with Hine Award

Monday, September 23, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.— Indiana University Indianapolis will honor three alumni with the Maynard K. Hine Award on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Indianapolis. The 2024 recipients are Dr. Jeffrey Dean, Danita Forgey, and Dr. Yousuf Mahomed.

Alumna Jill Maurer Burnett Elected to IU Board of Trustees

Monday, July 15, 2024

Indiana University graduates have elected Jill Maurer Burnett, BS’97, to the IU Board of Trustees in the election that closed June 30. She received 3,830 out of 20,101 total votes and began her three-year term on July 1.

IUAA honors top alumni volunteers

Friday, June 28, 2024

Four volunteer leaders received the President’s Award, and four others received the IUAA Volunteer Leadership Award during the 2024 Alumni Leaders Weekend, June 21–22.

IU’s Mini University begins June 9

Thursday, June 06, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Mini University returns to the IU Bloomington campus June 9–14. Sponsored by the IU Alumni Association, this weeklong, award-winning learning experience features thought-provoking classes taught by distinguished IU faculty, as well as informed discussions, films, and tours—all on and around the beautiful IU campus!

IU to Honor Three Alumni with Highest Award

Thursday, October 12, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—Three Indiana University alumni will receive IU’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award on Oct. 19, during Homecoming weekend on the Bloomington campus. The award is the highest honor bestowed on IU alumni by the university.

IUPUI Honors Three with Hine Award

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — Three IUPUI alumni will be presented with the Maynard K. Hine Award at a ceremony in Indianapolis on Thursday, Sept. 21. The award recognizes alumni and volunteer leaders for their contributions in support of the campus and its alumni programs. The 2023 recipients are MaryEllen K. Bishop, David Hòa Khoa Nguyễn, and Chad S. Priest.

IU Alumni Association Elects Volunteer Leadership

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Martin Vargas of Knoxville, Tenn., assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1, 2023.

IU’s Mini University returns to campus June 11

Thursday, June 01, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Mini University is back on the IU Bloomington campus June 11-16. Sponsored by the IU Alumni Association, this enriching week of adult learning features classes taught by distinguished IU faculty. Registration is open and only a limited number of spaces remain available.

IU to Honor Four Alumni with Highest Award

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Four Indiana University alumni will receive IU’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award on Oct. 6, during Homecoming weekend on the Bloomington campus. The award is the highest bestowed on an IU alumni by the university.

IUPUI Honors Three with Hine Award

Monday, August 01, 2022

The Hine Award, given annually since 1974, is named for Maynard K. Hine, the first chancellor of the IUPUI campus. Hine maintained that a strong alumni program was essential for the university. Recipients receive a bronze medal engraved with Hine’s profile.

IU’s Mini University returns to campus June 12

Thursday, May 05, 2022

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Mini University, an enriching week of adult learning that features classes taught by IU faculty, takes place June 12–17 on the IU Bloomington campus. Registration is open, though only a limited number of spaces remain available.

IU to Honor Three Alumni with Highest Award

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Three Indiana University alumni will receive IU’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award on Oct. 14, during homecoming weekend on the Bloomington campus. The award is the highest bestowed on an IU alumna or alumnus by the university.

IUPUI Honors Three Alumnae with Hine Medal

Friday, August 27, 2021

The Hine Medal, given annually since 1974, is named for Maynard K. Hine, the first chancellor of the IUPUI campus. Hine maintained that a strong alumni program was essential for the university. Recipients receive a bronze medal engraved with Hine’s profile.

IU Alumni Association Elects Volunteer Leadership

Friday, May 28, 2021

Josh Kornberg, BA’12, of Sellersburg, Ind, will assume the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1, 2021.

IU to Honor Four Alumni with Highest Award

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Four Indiana University alumni will receive IU’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award on June 11 in a virtual ceremony. The award is the highest bestowed on an IU alumna or alumnus by the university.

IU Alumni Association Elects Volunteer Leadership

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

Vi Simpson, LLB’94, LHD’13, assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1, 2020.

IU Alumni Association offers no-cost member program

Monday, August 17, 2020

The IU Alumni Association is pleased to announce its free member program—IU Proud. The program, available to all alumni, offers a basic level of core services.

IU to Honor Five with Highest Alumni Award

Monday, September 30, 2019

Recipients are Matthew R. Gutwein, Jane M. Jorgensen, Edwin C. Marshall, Lillian S. Stokes, and Isaac P. Torres.

I Association to Honor Four Individuals

Monday, September 16, 2019

Jack Fife, Luis Niño de Rivera, Norman E. “Ned” Pfau Jr., and John M. “Spider” Miller receive awards.

I Association to Honor Four Individuals

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—This fall, Indiana University will honor four athletics associates with some of the I Association’s highest awards.

IU Alumni Association Elects Volunteer Leadership

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Deanna Crispen assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1.

IUAA honors top alumni volunteers

Friday, May 31, 2019

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Five volunteer leaders to receive the President’s Medal during 2019 Cream and Crimson Weekend, June 6–8.

IU LGBTQ+ Alumni Association to host 11th annual celebration weekend

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

The Indiana University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Others Alumni Association (LGBTQ+AA) will host its 11th annual celebration weekend Feb. 1–2 to coincide with the Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival.  This year’s events will include an awards reception on Feb. 1 in the Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union and an alumni reception/silent auction on Feb. 2 at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 595 W. Fourth St. Everyone is also welcome to attend the LGBTQ+AA annual board meeting on Feb. 2 from 10 a.m.–noon at the DeVault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th St.  During the awards reception, the LGBTQ+AA will honor Jeff Richardson with the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. Richardson, BA’73, JD’77, MPA’81, has dedicated his life to securing aid for those affected by HIV/AIDS all across the globe

IU Alumni Association to Host Legislative Forum

Friday, January 25, 2019

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Area legislators will share their views and answer questions about the current session of the Indiana General Assembly during a legislative forum at Indiana University Bloomington from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the IUAA DeVault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th St.

IUPUI Honors Three with Hine Medal

Friday, January 25, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS — The Hine Medal, given annually since 1974, is named for Maynard K. Hine, the first chancellor of the IUPUI campus. Hine maintained that a strong alumni program was essential for the university. Recipients receive a bronze medal engraved with Hine’s profile.

I Association to Honor Seven Individuals

Friday, September 07, 2018

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—In two September ceremonies, Indiana University will honor seven individuals associated with the Hoosier athletics program with some of the I Association’s highest awards.