School of Arts & Letters News and Features

Faculty Innovator: Rebekah Dement
January 1, 2023
Collaborative Rubrics and Self-Evaluations are at the Heart of Students’ Academic Growth For nearly two decades, IU Southeast has hosted an annual student conference that highlights the best of students’ work from over 50 majors across campus. The chance to present their academic work to the public through projects, papers and posters provides invaluable ...

Faculty Innovator: Danielle Biton
December 1, 2022
Creative “Hacks” Lead to Des Résultats Magnifiques Learning from your mistakes is perhaps one of the most important lessons any student can learn. This core concept plays a crucial role in how one IU Southeast professor has redesigned her classes and the results have been magnificent. Adjunct French lecturer, Danielle Biton, Ph.D., worked with Karri ...

Alumnus Ryan Woodward: In a league of his own
November 18, 2022
A self-described history nerd, Ryan Woodward (B.A. in Music-Business in 2009) has an eclectic mix of business and arts administration skills that has made him a valuable leader in preserving, honoring and promoting women in baseball. Since childhood, he has always been drawn to the 1940’s and World War II history. A trip to his ...

IU Southeast welcomes community to IUS Fest on October 29
October 19, 2022
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (Oct.19, 2022) – Indiana University Southeast is opening its campus to alumni and families throughout the region for IUS Fest on Saturday, October 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The new event is a mixture of homecoming and fall festival, two time-honored traditions where the campus welcomes back alumni and engages ...

Campus community recognizes recipients of 2022 distinguished teaching, research, and service awards
September 19, 2022
New Albany, Ind. (September 19, 2022) — As part of the 2022 State of the Campus ceremony, IU Southeast leaders presented the 2022 Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards. Recipients were introduced by Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Uric Dufrene, Director of Staff Equity and Diversity and Title IX Deputy, James Wilkerson, ...

New Chancellor’s Medallion scholarship recipients announced
August 29, 2022
The Chancellor’s Medallion Scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance. It is one of the most coveted scholarships available at IU Southeast. Each year, four recipients of junior standing, with a minimum of 60 credit hours, are selected by the Chancellor of IU Southeast. Criteria for selection include: Minimum of 60 credit hours beginning Fall ...

IU Southeast Faculty Dominate 2021 FACET Awards
July 28, 2022
IU Southeast faculty seemingly swept the 2021 Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) awards. The awards recognize faculty throughout Indiana University who bring passion, innovation, and creativity to the classroom to promote student success. It also helps FACET share and disseminate best practices in teaching for the benefit of the entire IU community. The ...

IU Southeast announces adult education classes for fall lifelong learning
July 22, 2022
Beginning this fall, IU Southeast will expand its learning options to include non-credit programs for all ages. These classes are part of the Lifelong Learning initiative, demonstrating IU Southeast’s commitment to the community and region to promote growth, learning and well-being. In addition to the well-established Arts Institute, which offers private instruction in music and ...