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IU scientist awarded nearly $3 million to advance HIV cure research
COLLEGE OF ARTS + SCIENCES
Adarsh Dharan, assistant professor of biology, has received a $2.95 million NIH grant to investigate how HIV enters human cells, advancing research into one of the greatest barriers to curing the virus.
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IU biologist receives prestigious award for bird research
COLLEGE OF ARTS + SCIENCES
Kimberly Rosvall, professor of biology, has received the American Ornithological Society’s William Brewster Memorial Award, one of the field’s highest honors, recognizing a decade of outstanding research on North American birds.
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Four IU Bloomington faculty named Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows
CAMPUS EXCELLENCE
Katina Bitsicas, Shannon Gayk, Olga Rodríguez-Ulloa, and John Walsh have been selected for the 2026 Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows Program, which supports exceptional scholarship and creative work by emerging national and international leaders.
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The Wall Street Journal
A Suggestion for Young Radicals (Oct. 1, 2026)
Featured in the column, Aurelian Craiutu discusses his research on political moderation and the value of remaining open to different perspectives, drawing on his book Why Not Moderation? Letters to Young Radicals.
Scientific American
The secret Cold War history of Tetris (Sept. 27, 2026)
In this article, Media School professor Julien Mailland explores the origins of Tetris in the Soviet Union and how the iconic video game became a global phenomenon shaped by competing political and economic systems.
The Washington Post
What to know about ‘forever chemicals’ in workout wear(Apr. 21, 2026)
Featured in the story, Marta Venier explains how PFAS can be found in stain- and water-resistant clothing, including athletic apparel and school uniforms, and discusses emerging research on exposure through textiles.
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