Latest news from Indiana University on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/iu-supports-mental-well-being-in-collaboration-with-lilly-endowment-rural-congregations/?sc=rsin /articles/iu-supports-mental-well-being-in-collaboration-with-lilly-endowment-rural-congregations/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:15:53 EST Bloomington, Ind.--The Indiana University Foundation has received a grant of $1,425,863 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative. Indiana University /articles/velvet-ant-venom-may-yield-answers-for-pain-related-medical-research/?sc=rsin /articles/velvet-ant-venom-may-yield-answers-for-pain-related-medical-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:05:55 EST A new study by researchers at Indiana University Bloomington investigates why velvet ant stings are among the most excruciating in the animal kingdom, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolutionary arms race between predators and prey--while providing insights that may inform pain-related medical research. Indiana University /articles/high-uric-acid-levels-linked-to-deadly-outcomes-in-children-with-severe-malaria/?sc=rsin /articles/high-uric-acid-levels-linked-to-deadly-outcomes-in-children-with-severe-malaria/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:15:02 EST Researchers have uncovered a connection between elevated uric acid levels and life-threatening outcomes in children with severe malaria. Indiana University /articles/1-1-million-grant-to-help-researchers-improve-type-1-diabetes-screening-in-indiana/?sc=rsin /articles/1-1-million-grant-to-help-researchers-improve-type-1-diabetes-screening-in-indiana/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:15:55 EST IU School of Medicine diabetes researchers received a $1.1 million grant to advance screening strategies for the early detection of Type 1 diabetes. Indiana University /articles/kelley-school-online-mba-is-no-1-in-u-s-news-national-online-program-rankings/?sc=rsin /articles/kelley-school-online-mba-is-no-1-in-u-s-news-national-online-program-rankings/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:05:56 EST Indiana University's online programs have again garnered high accolades in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Online Program rankings. Indiana University /articles/collaborative-project-seeks-to-preserve-endangered-indigenous-languages-cultural-knowledge/?sc=rsin /articles/collaborative-project-seeks-to-preserve-endangered-indigenous-languages-cultural-knowledge/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:10:02 EST A new three-year initiative seeks to preserve and sustain traditional communication practices among Navajo and Lakota communities. Indiana University /articles/pediatrician-available-to-speak-on-declining-childhood-vaccination-rates/?sc=rsin /articles/pediatrician-available-to-speak-on-declining-childhood-vaccination-rates/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:30:29 EST Indiana University /articles/education-pathway-programs-at-iu-help-alleviate-state-x2019-s-teacher-shortage/?sc=rsin /articles/education-pathway-programs-at-iu-help-alleviate-state-x2019-s-teacher-shortage/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:30:44 EST Almost 75% of public schools nationwide have difficulty filling vacant teaching positions, according to the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statis... Indiana University /articles/iu-cinema-brings-patton-oswalt-awards-frontrunners-sci-fi-classics-to-bloomington-big-screen/?sc=rsin /articles/iu-cinema-brings-patton-oswalt-awards-frontrunners-sci-fi-classics-to-bloomington-big-screen/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:30:31 EST BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Kicking off Jan. 17, Indiana University Cinema's spring programming will include exciting guests such as acclaimed documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe and actor/comedian Patton Oswalt; series dedicated to iconic filmmaker Federico Fellini and author Philip K. Dick; and staples like the Underground Film Series, Re:Made and the City Lights Film Series. Indiana University /articles/pulmonologist-can-talk-about-health-effects-of-wildfire-smoke/?sc=rsin /articles/pulmonologist-can-talk-about-health-effects-of-wildfire-smoke/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:18 EST Indiana University /articles/geologic-researcher-at-iu-mapping-landslide-hazards-across-state/?sc=rsin /articles/geologic-researcher-at-iu-mapping-landslide-hazards-across-state/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:20:42 EST The Indiana Geological and Water Survey at Indiana University has been publishing critical research that addresses landslide risks across the Hoosier state. Indiana University /articles/iu-led-research-supporting-families-drives-creation-of-strengthening-indiana-families-association/?sc=rsin /articles/iu-led-research-supporting-families-drives-creation-of-strengthening-indiana-families-association/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:20:16 EST In a state where more than 11,000 Hoosier children are in foster care, Indiana University Indianapolis professor Susana Mariscal has made it her mission to keep more families to keep more families together and safe. Indiana University /articles/student-public-policy-research-advises-state-on-alleviating-homelessness-food-insecurity/?sc=rsin /articles/student-public-policy-research-advises-state-on-alleviating-homelessness-food-insecurity/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:30:54 EST Institutions often lead a variety of activities to achieve their lofty goals. However, understanding the scope and scale of their contributions to the community is important for ascertaining progress. Indiana University /articles/increasing-access-to-care-through-community-health-outreach/?sc=rsin /articles/increasing-access-to-care-through-community-health-outreach/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:25:45 EST According to a report from the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement, 70 percent of counties in the Indiana Uplands region have identified access to health care as a top community need. Indiana University /articles/iu-south-bend-names-new-chancellor/?sc=rsin /articles/iu-south-bend-names-new-chancellor/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:20:57 EST Brian Pappas has been named chancellor of the Indiana University South Bend campus effective July 1. He will replace former Chancellor Susan Elrod, who retired in December. A search committee was named in August to identify candidates for the campus role. Indiana University /articles/researchers-find-new-way-to-starve-prostate-cancer-tumors-at-the-cellular-level/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-find-new-way-to-starve-prostate-cancer-tumors-at-the-cellular-level/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:25:01 EST New research has uncovered a novel vulnerability in prostate cancer animal models that starves prostate tumors of critical nutrients and stunts their growth, which could lead to the development of new treatments for the deadly disease. Indiana University /articles/asthma-more-prevalent-among-children-with-primary-ciliary-dyskinesia/?sc=rsin /articles/asthma-more-prevalent-among-children-with-primary-ciliary-dyskinesia/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:20:18 EST Researchers have found that children with primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare genetic disorder affecting airway function, are significantly more likely than children without PCD to have asthma. Indiana University /articles/toxoplasma-gondii-parasite-uses-unconventional-method-to-make-proteins-for-evasion-of-drug-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/toxoplasma-gondii-parasite-uses-unconventional-method-to-make-proteins-for-evasion-of-drug-treatment/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:05:46 EST A study sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment. Indiana University /articles/entrepreneurs-who-take-funding-from-close-family-and-friends-are-more-likely-to-pursue-lower-risk-growth-options/?sc=rsin /articles/entrepreneurs-who-take-funding-from-close-family-and-friends-are-more-likely-to-pursue-lower-risk-growth-options/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:36 EST Entrepreneurs often lack resources and funding needed to launch a venture and reach out to family and friends for initial support. But is it always good for a startup when individuals close to the founder are asked if they want to "be on the ground floor of something good?" New research from three Indiana University Kelley School of Business professors finds that such close ties to investors can lead founders to make more conservative venture growth decisions and make them more hesitant to take risks. Indiana University /articles/ai-fact-checks-can-increase-belief-in-false-headlines/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-fact-checks-can-increase-belief-in-false-headlines/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:00:32 EST A study led by Indiana University has found that AI fact checking can inadvertently increase belief in false headlines. Indiana University