IU Bloomington’s deans provide visionary leadership across campus, guiding each school’s academic mission with expertise, dedication, and a strong commitment to student success and scholarly excellence. Their leadership shapes the future of IU Bloomington and drives innovation, collaboration, and progress well beyond the classroom.
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As executive dean, Van Kooten champions the College’s expansive mission across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Through collaboration with more than 70 academic units, he supports innovative teaching, faculty achievement, and community engagement, ensuring the College continues to thrive as a hub of discovery and creativity.
Faimon guides innovative programs in studio art, design, and architecture that blend creativity with purpose. Under her leadership, the school fosters collaboration across disciplines, supports faculty research, and builds community partnerships that prepare students to become visionary contributors to the arts and design fields.
Daleke guides graduate education and training across IU Bloomington, fostering a vibrant community of scholars and innovators. He advances interdisciplinary research, expands opportunities for student success, and champions programs that prepare graduates to make meaningful contributions in academia, industry, and public service.
Ciorciari advances the Hamilton Lugar School’s global mission by strengthening language instruction, regional studies, and international policy programs. Through faculty collaboration and strategic partnerships, he expands opportunities for students to engage the world, preparing the next generation of leaders in diplomacy and global affairs.
Thirty-six years after Ryan White’s death of AIDS-related complications in April 1990, a bronze sculpture of the legendary Hoosier will be installed in Bloomington's Indiana Memorial Union. Melanie Cooper Pennington, senior lecturer and area head of sculpture in the Eskenazi School, was commissioned to create the sculpture, funded through donations.
Venkataraman leads the Hutton Honors College in cultivating a vibrant community of scholars driven by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. He advances academic excellence through innovative curricula, meaningful faculty partnerships, and transformative student programs that enrich learning and engagement across every discipline.
Bush directs one of the world’s premier music schools, where artistry and scholarship thrive side by side. She manages academic programs, performance ensembles, and facilities, nurturing excellence in music education, scholarship, and artistry while expanding Jacobs’ role in the global arts community.
Hopkins advances the Kelley School’s national and global renown in business education and research. He guides strategy across the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses, fostering faculty excellence, student achievement, and partnerships with industry and alumni that prepare graduates to lead with insight and integrity in an ever-changing marketplace.
Millunchick strengthens Luddy’s position as a leader in informatics, computing, data science, and engineering. She fosters cutting-edge research, faculty collaboration, and industry partnerships that empower students to apply technology and design thinking to solve real-world challenges and shape the future of innovation.
Six alumni from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music have been nominated for 2026 Grammy Awards. Several others, along with a faculty member, have contributed to Grammy-nominated recordings.
Ochoa guides the Maurer School of Law’s commitment to excellence in legal education, research, and service. She advances faculty scholarship, global engagement, and alumni partnerships while ensuring students gain the knowledge and experience to lead with integrity in advancing justice and policy.
Tolchinsky leads programs in journalism, cinema, game design, and media studies that reflect the ever-evolving landscape of modern storytelling. He expands creative opportunities, research, and partnerships that prepare graduates to thrive as leaders and innovators in today’s dynamic media industries.
Mooney leads the award-winning O’Neill School, advancing its mission in policy, management, and environmental sciences. She fosters faculty innovation, student opportunity, and partnerships across government, nonprofit, and private sectors—strengthening the school’s national reputation for excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing societal and environmental challenges.
Berry leads the nationally recognized School of Education, advancing its commitment to excellence in educator preparation, research, and community engagement. He supports faculty and programs that champion equity, strengthen teacher training, and develop educational leaders who transform classrooms and shape the future of learning and policy.
Previously a concentration within the B.A. in media degree, sports media has grown into the school’s second most popular track with more than 300 students in its program.
Hiller directs the IU School of Medicine’s Bloomington campus, guiding academic and clinical training that prepares future physicians to lead with skill and compassion. She advances faculty research and builds partnerships with local and state hospital systems to strengthen medical education, community health, and patient care across Indiana and beyond.
Carpenter provides interim leadership for IU’s School of Nursing in Bloomington, advancing excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical training. She guides faculty and fosters strong partnerships with community and health-system organizations to expand nursing practice and prepare the next generation of health care leaders.
Viswanathan oversees clinical training, research, and patient care in vision science, advancing IU’s longstanding leadership in eye health. He manages faculty, clinics, and partnerships that strengthen IU’s leadership in eye care while preparing graduates to advance health outcomes across communities.
As interim dean, Viswanathan manages the School of Public Health during this transition period while sustaining its research, teaching, and outreach. He supports faculty, community partnerships, and initiatives that promote health equity and address challenges in Indiana and beyond.
Benner leads the School of Social Work’s programs in practice, policy, and research, advancing the school’s mission to strengthen lives and communities. She supports faculty scholarship and student training that prepare graduates to promote well-being, empower others, and champion social justice.
Dallis-Comentale oversees IU Libraries’ collections, services, and digital resources. She leads faculty and staff in supporting research, teaching, and public engagement, ensuring the libraries remain vital hubs of discovery and learning.
Thanks to the efforts of the Office of Business Development and Strategic Innovation (BDSI), the School of Public Health-Bloomington and The Media School at Indiana University have partnered to launch a new hands-on course for the fall 2025 semester titled The Cream and Crimson Experience..
