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Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an urban campus of Indiana University
and Purdue University
in Indianapolis
, Indiana
, United States
. Indiana University
is the managing partner. IUPUI offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees from both universities, and lays claim to being "Indiana's premier urban public research university".
IUPUI is one of only 22 universities in the US to complete a $1 billion comprehensive campaign, and ranked 3rd by U.S. News and World Report in "Up-and-Coming National Universities" for Spring 2011. IUPUI was also cited as a top pick by high school guidance counselors, and recognized yet again for programs in service learning, first-year experiences, and learning communities.
IUPUI offers more than 250 degrees and ranks among the top 20 in the country in the number of first professional and health-related degrees it confers. It is the home campus to the Indiana University School of Medicine
, the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI
, and the Indiana University School of Dentistry
. The school also boasts the Indiana University Kelley School of Business
, the Indiana University School of Nursing, the Indiana University School of Social Work, the Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Indiana University School of Informatics
, the Center on Philanthropy, the Purdue School of Science and the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology.
Created in 2000, the Indiana University School of Informatics is the nation's first such school. IUPUI, along with IUB, hosts the first Ph.D. program in Informatics
in the United States. The program offers tracks in bioinformatics, health informatics, and human-computer interaction.
IUPUI has more students from Indiana than any other campus in the state. It also has the largest population of graduate and professional students of any university campus in Indiana. Almost 75 percent of IUPUI classes have 25 or fewer students. IUPUI also has the largest number of under-represented minorities in the Indiana University system.
Due to the School of Medicine, the IU Simon Cancer Center, and five area hospitals, IUPUI hosts research on infectious disease, cancer and degenerative disorders.
IUPUI houses five major editorial and research projects in the history of American ideas:
The IUPUI University Library is a leader in the application of technology to library services. IUPUI is participating in Internet 2 development. The project is housed in the Informatics, Communication & Information Technology Building (ICTC).
continuously since 1970.http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1195 ABET
has continuously accredited IUPUI's following bachelors degrees since the date listed: Computer Engineering 2003, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology 1995, Construction Technology 1995, Electrical Engineering 1978, Electrical Engineering Technology 1971, Mechanical Engineering 1978, and Mechanical Engineering Technology 1970. ABET has continuously accredited IUPUI's following associates degrees since the date listed: Architectural Technology 1995, Civil Engineering Technology 1977, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology 1995, Electrical Engineering Technology 1971, and Mechanical Engineering Technology 1970.
In many respects IUPUI was established long before its 1969 merger. The historically most prestigious portions of IUPUI are the professional graduate schools and the art school: Indiana University School of Medicine
, Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Liberal Arts, the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and the Indiana University Herron School of Art, all of which were established decades prior to the 1969 merger into one institution. The School of Medicine and School of Dentistry are the only degree-granting public university
programs of medicine and dentistry in Indiana and have been since becoming part of Indiana University.
The vision for an IUPUI first was inspired by the formation of the Indiana Purdue Foundation in Fort Wayne
in 1958 for the creation of what has become IPFW. Fort Wayne's Indiana Purdue Foundation is unrelated to IUPUI, but the formation of such a joint venture between Indiana's two largest university systems inspired metropolitan and state government leaders in Indianapolis to consider the same type of merger for their disparate Indiana University professional graduate schools, Indiana University undergraduate extension center, and Purdue University undergraduate extension center.
The School of Medicine's large campus west of downtown Indianapolis was chosen to be the site of what was to become IUPUI. Prior to forming IUPUI, other Indiana University and Purdue University schools were located at various locations within and near downtown Indianapolis. With the formation of IUPUI and the relocation of those academic units to the IUPUI campus adjoining the School of Medicine's Medical Center, some of those academic units for the first time were housed in buildings designed at time of construction for academic use, instead of business-office buildings as had been the case previously for the undergraduate extension centers.
, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball
and Women's Tennis, as well as a Mid-Continent Conference (now The Summit League) championship in Volleyball
and Men's Tennis. Nine athletes have been recognized as Mid-Con Athletes of the Year, with seven coaches earning Coach of the Year honors. Prior to 1995, the teams were known as the Metros and were Division II.
IUPUI's athletic teams have also excelled in the classroom. The women's tennis team has been chosen as an All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
for three consecutive years; collectively, they have maintained an almost C-average for those three years. The men's cross country team has been recognized by the United State Cross Country Coaches Association as Academic All-American the past two seasons, while the women’s team earned the same honor from the Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches Association twice. In 2001-02, the women's basketball team was selected by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
to its Top 25 Honor Roll. In the fall of 2002, the athletic department as a whole was honored by USA Today
and the NCAA
for having the highest improvement in graduation rate in the country for its category. In 2003, the athletic department as a whole was honored by USA Today
once again for having the largest discrepancy in graduation rates from the athletics department and general student population.
The campus is home to the Indiana University Natatorium
, host of numerous national swimming championships, and the Michael A. Carroll Stadium
, home of the 2006 & 2007 USA Track & Field Championships. Additionally, the 1987 Pan-American Games were hosted on the IUPUI campus, while IUPUI also served as the annual site for the Nike All-America Basketball Camp until 2007. The Indianapolis Tennis Center is also on the IUPUI campus and has served, since 1979, as the home of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly the RCA Championships). In 2010 The Indianapolis Tennis Center was closed ,and demolished.
The IUPUI campus covers 510 acres (2.1 km²) and is located just west of downtown near the Indianapolis Zoo
, Downtown Canal Walk, and White River State Park
. It is adjacent to the Indiana Avenue cultural district. In 2004 & 2005, new residence halls, the Informatics, Communication & Information Technology Building (ICTC), and Eskenazi Hall, the new home of the Herron School of Art & Design
were completed on campus. The zip code for the entire campus is 46202.
A new Campus Center was opened in Spring 2008. The Campus Center Boasts a 179 feet (54.6 m) bell tower made of limestone and glass. The Campus Center houses Enrollment Services, the IUPUI bookstore, Financial Aid, Scholarships, campus dining, game rooms, a theatre, and more.
A new 254000 square feet (23,597.4 m²) research building, Research III, was completed in 2008. It is a 500000 square feet (46,451.5 m²) research complex with direct connections to Research II and the IU Cancer Research Institute. It is also a skyway connection to the Indiana University Health People Mover.
Campus housing has the capacity for 1,060 students in a traditional residence hall (Ball Residence) and the Campus Apartments on the River Walk, which opened in 2004. Another residence hall is going to be built in order to accommodate 1,000 more students.
Ralph D. Gray's book IUPUI—The Making of an Urban University (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2003) is a comprehensive published account of the history of the campus.
has developed comprehensive programs in the areas of Information Literacy and Digital Libraries. It is also home to the Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives and the leading collection for the study of Philanthropy in the world, the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library. The Herron Art Library at the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI is a full-service branch of the University Library.
located outdoors on the campus. Additional sculptures are located on private property adjacent to IUPUI, including the Indiana Avenue cultural district, Riley Hospital and the J. F. Miller Foundation. The list of public art at IUPUI currently consists of 31 artworks.
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
and Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
is the managing partner. IUPUI offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees from both universities, and lays claim to being "Indiana's premier urban public research university".
IUPUI is one of only 22 universities in the US to complete a $1 billion comprehensive campaign, and ranked 3rd by U.S. News and World Report in "Up-and-Coming National Universities" for Spring 2011. IUPUI was also cited as a top pick by high school guidance counselors, and recognized yet again for programs in service learning, first-year experiences, and learning communities.
Academics
Indiana University School of Medicine
The Indiana University School of Medicine is a leading medical school and medical research powerhouse connected to Indiana University. With several teaching campuses in the state, the School of Medicine has its predominant research and medical center at the Indiana University – Purdue University...
, the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI
Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI
The Indiana University School of Liberal Arts is the home of the humanities and social sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis , an urban, research campus...
, and the Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indiana University School of Dentistry
The only dental school in Indiana, Indiana University School of Dentistry , is located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis.- History :...
. The school also boasts the Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Kelley School of Business
The Kelley School of Business is a top-ranked American business school operated by Indiana University. As of 2009, approximately 5,500 full-time students are enrolled on its Bloomington campus, as well as 1,750 students at the Indianapolis campus...
, the Indiana University School of Nursing, the Indiana University School of Social Work, the Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Indiana University School of Informatics
Indiana University School of Informatics
The Indiana University School of Informatics is an academic unit of Indiana University.The School of Informatics includes the School of Informatics at IUPUI and the School of Informatics and Computing at Bloomington, where programs include computer science and informatics...
, the Center on Philanthropy, the Purdue School of Science and the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology.
Created in 2000, the Indiana University School of Informatics is the nation's first such school. IUPUI, along with IUB, hosts the first Ph.D. program in Informatics
Informatics (academic field)
Informatics is the science of information, the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. Informatics studies the structure, algorithms, behavior, and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process, access and communicate information...
in the United States. The program offers tracks in bioinformatics, health informatics, and human-computer interaction.
IUPUI has more students from Indiana than any other campus in the state. It also has the largest population of graduate and professional students of any university campus in Indiana. Almost 75 percent of IUPUI classes have 25 or fewer students. IUPUI also has the largest number of under-represented minorities in the Indiana University system.
Due to the School of Medicine, the IU Simon Cancer Center, and five area hospitals, IUPUI hosts research on infectious disease, cancer and degenerative disorders.
IUPUI houses five major editorial and research projects in the history of American ideas:
- The Peirce Edition Project, which is preparing a critical chronological edition of the writings of the American polymathPolymathA polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. In less formal terms, a polymath may simply be someone who is very knowledgeable...
Charles Sanders Peirce. The Philosophy Department at IUPUI is world renowned for its excellence in Peirce studies. - The Santayana Edition, which is preparing a critical edition of the works of the Spanish-born American philosopher and man of letters George SantayanaGeorge SantayanaGeorge Santayana was a philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. A lifelong Spanish citizen, Santayana was raised and educated in the United States and identified himself as an American. He wrote in English and is generally considered an American man of letters...
. - The Josiah RoyceJosiah RoyceJosiah Royce was an American objective idealist philosopher.-Life:Royce, born in Grass Valley, California, grew up in pioneer California very soon after the California Gold Rush. He received the B.A...
Papers, which is preparing a critical edition of the works of the American idealist philosopher. - The Frederick DouglassFrederick DouglassFrederick Douglass was an American social reformer, orator, writer and statesman. After escaping from slavery, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining note for his dazzling oratory and incisive antislavery writing...
Edition, which is preparing a critical edition of the writings of the 19th century journalist, orator, abolitionist, and African-American leader. - The Center for Ray BradburyRay BradburyRay Douglas Bradbury is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer. Best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 and for the science fiction stories gathered together as The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man , Bradbury is one of the most celebrated among 20th...
Studies, which is preparing a critical edition of Bradbury's short stories.
The IUPUI University Library is a leader in the application of technology to library services. IUPUI is participating in Internet 2 development. The project is housed in the Informatics, Communication & Information Technology Building (ICTC).
IU Programs
- IU Herron School of Art and DesignHerron School of ArtHerron School of Art and Design, a school of Indiana University, was ranked 45th overall by U.S. News and World Report among graduate schools of fine arts in 2008....
- IU Kelley School of BusinessKelley School of BusinessThe Kelley School of Business is a top-ranked American business school operated by Indiana University. As of 2009, approximately 5,500 full-time students are enrolled on its Bloomington campus, as well as 1,750 students at the Indianapolis campus...
- IU School of DentistryIndiana University School of DentistryThe only dental school in Indiana, Indiana University School of Dentistry , is located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis.- History :...
- Departments of: Oral Biology • Orthodontics & Oral Facial Genetics • Oral Pathology, Medicine & Radiology • Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Periodontics & Allied Dental Programs (itself composed of the divisions of: Periodontics; Dental HygieneDental hygienistthumb|right|300px|Dental hygienist holding a scalerA dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the scope of practice of dental hygienists...
; Dental Assisting) • Preventive and Community Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry
- Departments of: Oral Biology • Orthodontics & Oral Facial Genetics • Oral Pathology, Medicine & Radiology • Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Periodontics & Allied Dental Programs (itself composed of the divisions of: Periodontics; Dental Hygiene
- IU School of Education
- Departments of: Elementary Education (includes Physical Education and Music Education) • Secondary Education (includes Natural Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences, Language Arts, Foreign Languages)
- IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Departments of: Health Sciences • Nutrition and Dietetics • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy
- IU School of Informatics
- Departments of: Human-Computer Interaction, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics Administration and Media Arts & Sciences.
- IU School of Journalism
- IU School of Law – Indianapolis
- IU School of Liberal Arts
- Departments of: Anthropology • Communication Studies • Economics • English • Geography • History • Philosophy • Political Science • Religious Studies • Sociology • World Languages and Cultures • Museum Studies
- IU School of Library and Information Science
- IU School of MedicineIndiana University School of MedicineThe Indiana University School of Medicine is a leading medical school and medical research powerhouse connected to Indiana University. With several teaching campuses in the state, the School of Medicine has its predominant research and medical center at the Indiana University – Purdue University...
- Departments of: Anatomy and Cell Biology • Anesthesia • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Cellular and Integrative Physiology • Dermatology • Family Medicine • Medical and Molecular Genetics • Medicine • Microbiology and Immunology • Neurology • Obstetrics and Gynecology • Ophthalmology • Orthopaedic Surgery • Otolaryngology • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine • Pharmacology and Toxicology • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Psychiatry • Radiation Oncology • Radiology • Urology
- IU School of Music
- IU School of Nursing
- IU School of Physical Education and Tourism Management
- Departments of: Exercise Science and Kinesiology (includes Exercise Physiology and Biomechanical Sciences) • Military Science • Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management
- IU School of Public and Environmental AffairsIndiana University School of Public and Environmental AffairsThe Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs is one of the undergraduate and graduate schools of Indiana University, and is the largest public policy and environmental studies school of its kind in the United States...
- Departments of: Health Administration • Public Affairs
- Indiana University Center for Health Policy
- IU School of Social Work
- offering a BSW, MSW, and PhD program. MSW concentrations include: school social work; child welfare; leadership; mental health and addictions; children and families; and healthcare social work.
Purdue Programs
- Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
- Architectural Technology • Biomedical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer and Information Technology • Computer Graphics Technology • Construction Engineering Management Technology • Electrical Engineering • Engineering Technology • Interior Design Technology • Mechanical Engineering • Motorsports Engineering • Music and Arts Technology • Organizational Leadership and Supervision • Technical Communications
- Purdue School of Science
- Departments of: Biology • Chemistry and Chemical Biology (including Forensic Science) • Computer and Information Science • Earth Sciences • Mathematical Sciences • Physics • Psychology
Accreditation
IUPUI as a whole has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
continuously since 1970.http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1195 ABET
Abet
Abet may refer to:* Abet Guidaben , former Philippine Basketball Association basketball player* ABET, Inc., a non-profit organization that accredits higher education programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology....
has continuously accredited IUPUI's following bachelors degrees since the date listed: Computer Engineering 2003, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology 1995, Construction Technology 1995, Electrical Engineering 1978, Electrical Engineering Technology 1971, Mechanical Engineering 1978, and Mechanical Engineering Technology 1970. ABET has continuously accredited IUPUI's following associates degrees since the date listed: Architectural Technology 1995, Civil Engineering Technology 1977, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology 1995, Electrical Engineering Technology 1971, and Mechanical Engineering Technology 1970.
History
| IUPUI was established via the 1969 merger of: | |||||||
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| • | Indiana University School of Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine The Indiana University School of Medicine is a leading medical school and medical research powerhouse connected to Indiana University. With several teaching campuses in the state, the School of Medicine has its predominant research and medical center at the Indiana University – Purdue University... |
Established | 1911 | ||||
| • | Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis | Acquired | 1944 | from | Indiana Law School | Established | 1894 |
| Type | private Private university Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are... |
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| and | Benjamin Harrison Law School | Established | 1893 | ||||
| Type | private Private university Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are... |
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| • | Indiana University School of Dentistry Indiana University School of Dentistry The only dental school in Indiana, Indiana University School of Dentistry , is located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis.- History :... |
Acquired | 1925 | from | Indiana Dental College | Established | 1875 |
| Type | private Private university Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are... |
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| • | Indiana University Herron School of Art | Acquired | 1967 | from | Indiana School of Art | Established | 1877 |
| Type | private Private university Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are... |
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| Art Association of Indianapolis | Renamed | 1883 | |||||
| Herron School of Art | Renamed | 1902 | |||||
| • | Indiana University Indianapolis Extension | Established | 1916 | ||||
| • | Purdue University Indianapolis Extension | Established | 1946 | ||||
In many respects IUPUI was established long before its 1969 merger. The historically most prestigious portions of IUPUI are the professional graduate schools and the art school: Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
The Indiana University School of Medicine is a leading medical school and medical research powerhouse connected to Indiana University. With several teaching campuses in the state, the School of Medicine has its predominant research and medical center at the Indiana University – Purdue University...
, Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Liberal Arts, the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and the Indiana University Herron School of Art, all of which were established decades prior to the 1969 merger into one institution. The School of Medicine and School of Dentistry are the only degree-granting public university
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
programs of medicine and dentistry in Indiana and have been since becoming part of Indiana University.
The vision for an IUPUI first was inspired by the formation of the Indiana Purdue Foundation in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
in 1958 for the creation of what has become IPFW. Fort Wayne's Indiana Purdue Foundation is unrelated to IUPUI, but the formation of such a joint venture between Indiana's two largest university systems inspired metropolitan and state government leaders in Indianapolis to consider the same type of merger for their disparate Indiana University professional graduate schools, Indiana University undergraduate extension center, and Purdue University undergraduate extension center.
The School of Medicine's large campus west of downtown Indianapolis was chosen to be the site of what was to become IUPUI. Prior to forming IUPUI, other Indiana University and Purdue University schools were located at various locations within and near downtown Indianapolis. With the formation of IUPUI and the relocation of those academic units to the IUPUI campus adjoining the School of Medicine's Medical Center, some of those academic units for the first time were housed in buildings designed at time of construction for academic use, instead of business-office buildings as had been the case previously for the undergraduate extension centers.
Athletics
IUPUI's teams—the IUPUI Jaguars—compete at the Division I level in The Summit League. The Jaguars have earned NCAA Tournament bids in Men's SoccerNCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
and Women's Tennis, as well as a Mid-Continent Conference (now The Summit League) championship in Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
and Men's Tennis. Nine athletes have been recognized as Mid-Con Athletes of the Year, with seven coaches earning Coach of the Year honors. Prior to 1995, the teams were known as the Metros and were Division II.
IUPUI's athletic teams have also excelled in the classroom. The women's tennis team has been chosen as an All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
Intercollegiate Tennis Association
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is an organization of 1,500 coaches and 15,000 collegiate tennis players, encompassing more than 1,000 college tennis programs...
for three consecutive years; collectively, they have maintained an almost C-average for those three years. The men's cross country team has been recognized by the United State Cross Country Coaches Association as Academic All-American the past two seasons, while the women’s team earned the same honor from the Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches Association twice. In 2001-02, the women's basketball team was selected by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Women's Basketball Coaches Association
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association is an association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels.The organization was formed in 1981, with the goal of addressing the needs of women's basketball coaches.The mission of the WBCA is:...
to its Top 25 Honor Roll. In the fall of 2002, the athletic department as a whole was honored by USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
and the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
for having the highest improvement in graduation rate in the country for its category. In 2003, the athletic department as a whole was honored by USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
once again for having the largest discrepancy in graduation rates from the athletics department and general student population.
The campus is home to the Indiana University Natatorium
Indiana University Natatorium
Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, USA. It also serves as the home of the IUPUI School of Physical Education with its offices on the second level and the Polaris Fitness Center on the first level...
, host of numerous national swimming championships, and the Michael A. Carroll Stadium
IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium
IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium is the home of the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars cross country and soccer teams located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It currently has seats for 12,100 people...
, home of the 2006 & 2007 USA Track & Field Championships. Additionally, the 1987 Pan-American Games were hosted on the IUPUI campus, while IUPUI also served as the annual site for the Nike All-America Basketball Camp until 2007. The Indianapolis Tennis Center is also on the IUPUI campus and has served, since 1979, as the home of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly the RCA Championships). In 2010 The Indianapolis Tennis Center was closed ,and demolished.
Campus
Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, first opened to the public in 1964. Its current home in White River State Park was opened in 1988 with a size of . The zoo hosts more than a million visitors each year and plays a role in worldwide conservation and research, including...
, Downtown Canal Walk, and White River State Park
White River State Park
White River State ParkDesignationState ParkLocationIndianapolis, Indiana USANearest CityIndianapolis, IndianaArea Date of Establishment1979Governing Body...
. It is adjacent to the Indiana Avenue cultural district. In 2004 & 2005, new residence halls, the Informatics, Communication & Information Technology Building (ICTC), and Eskenazi Hall, the new home of the Herron School of Art & Design
Herron School of Art
Herron School of Art and Design, a school of Indiana University, was ranked 45th overall by U.S. News and World Report among graduate schools of fine arts in 2008....
were completed on campus. The zip code for the entire campus is 46202.
A new Campus Center was opened in Spring 2008. The Campus Center Boasts a 179 feet (54.6 m) bell tower made of limestone and glass. The Campus Center houses Enrollment Services, the IUPUI bookstore, Financial Aid, Scholarships, campus dining, game rooms, a theatre, and more.
A new 254000 square feet (23,597.4 m²) research building, Research III, was completed in 2008. It is a 500000 square feet (46,451.5 m²) research complex with direct connections to Research II and the IU Cancer Research Institute. It is also a skyway connection to the Indiana University Health People Mover.
Campus housing has the capacity for 1,060 students in a traditional residence hall (Ball Residence) and the Campus Apartments on the River Walk, which opened in 2004. Another residence hall is going to be built in order to accommodate 1,000 more students.
Ralph D. Gray's book IUPUI—The Making of an Urban University (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2003) is a comprehensive published account of the history of the campus.
Library
The IUPUI University LibraryIUPUI University Library
IUPUI University Library is the university library of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. IUPUI is an urban campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana University is the managing partner...
has developed comprehensive programs in the areas of Information Literacy and Digital Libraries. It is also home to the Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives and the leading collection for the study of Philanthropy in the world, the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library. The Herron Art Library at the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI is a full-service branch of the University Library.
Public art collection
The IUPUI Public Art Collection consists of more than 20 works of sculptureSculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
located outdoors on the campus. Additional sculptures are located on private property adjacent to IUPUI, including the Indiana Avenue cultural district, Riley Hospital and the J. F. Miller Foundation. The list of public art at IUPUI currently consists of 31 artworks.
Notable alumni
- Norman BridwellNorman BridwellNorman Bridwell is an American author and cartoonist, best-known for the Clifford the Big Red Dog series of children's books. Bridwell attended John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cooper Union in New York City. He currently resides on Martha's Vineyard, MA, where he continues to...
(Herron 1950) - author and illustrator of Clifford the Big Red DogClifford the Big Red DogClifford the Big Red Dog is an American children's book series first published in 1963. Written by Norman Bridwell, the series helped establish Scholastic Books as a premier publishing company.... - Julia CarsonJulia CarsonJulia May Carson , born Julia May Porter, was a member of the United States House of Representatives for from 1997 until her death in 2007 . Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent the 7th District...
(Law 1963) - former Indiana congresswoman - Vija CelminsVija CelminsVija Celmins is an American artist.-Early life:Vija Celmins immigrated to the United States with her family from Latvia when she was ten years old. She and her family settled in Indiana...
(Herron 1961) - fine art painter and printmaker - Dan CoatsDan CoatsDaniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011....
(Law 1971) - member of United States SenateUnited States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
and former member of United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany - George HillGeorge Hill (basketball)George Jesse Hill, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. While playing for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis he received many honors, including Summit League 'Player of the Year' and was an 'Honorable Mention All-American' his junior...
- Professional NBA basketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for the Indiana PacersIndiana PacersThe Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. - Samuel D. JacksonSamuel D. JacksonSamuel Dillon Jackson was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born near Zanesville, Indiana, he attended the public schools of Fort Wayne and graduated from Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis in 1917, gaining admission to the bar the same year...
(Law 1917) - former member of United States Senate - Bill PeetBill PeetBill Peet , was an American children's book illustrator and a story writer for Disney Studios...
(Herron 1936) - children's book illustrator and story writer at Disney Studios - Dan QuayleDan QuayleJames Danforth "Dan" Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States, serving with President George H. W. Bush . He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Indiana....
(Law 1974) - former Vice PresidentVice presidentA vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
of the United States of America - Arthur Raymond RobinsonArthur Raymond RobinsonArthur Raymond Robinson was a United States Senator from Indiana.-Early life:Born in Pickerington, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools, graduated from the Ohio Northern University in 1901, the Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis in 1910, and the University of Chicago in 1913...
(Law 1910) - former member of United States Senate - Frederick Van NuysFrederick Van NuysFrederick Van Nuys was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born in Falmouth, he attended the public schools and graduated from Earlham College in 1898 and from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1900. He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice in Shelbyville...
(Law 1900) - former member of United States Senate - David Wolf (Medicine 1982) - NASA astronaut
- Trischa ZornTrischa ZornTrischa Zorn, born June 1, 1964 in Orange, California, is a United States swimmer. Blind from birth, she competes in Paralympic swimming . She is, at present, the most successful athlete in the history of the Paralympic Games, having won 55 medals, of which 41 are gold...
(Law 2005) - Paralympian swimmer