About President Pamela Whitten

President Whitten delivers remarks at the International Center 2024 Annual Meeting, whose organization serves as a guide to the global cultural landscape and a platform for the state's international expansion.

President Pamela Whitten places the IU Southeast stole on IU Southeast Chancellor Deborah Ford during her chancellor installation ceremony.

IUPUI students held the 23rd annual Jagathon Dance Marathon at the Campus Center, where they raised $307,605.24 to benefit Riley Children's Hospital.

President Whitten and Chancellor Latha Ramchand host a faculty tea at University Library at IU Indianapolis.

IU President Whitten discusses the University’s impact on Indiana with Vice President of University Relations Michael Huber and Associate Vice President of University Relations Angela Smith-Jones.

IU is spearheading the “Bring on Tomorrow” initiative, dedicated to advancing a better future through research, education, and service to local and global communities, launching bold initiatives in business, healthcare, science, technology, and the arts.

Executive Director of the Paul and Carole Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Bruce T. Lamb, tells President Whitten about his research over Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders.

Jaydi Jones, a freshman at IU Kokomo and the inaugural recipient of the President Whitten First Generation Scholarship, shares a lunch moment with President Whitten, Lacy Johnson (a partner at Taft Stettinius and Hollister), and Jones' sister, Avyn Jones.

President Whitten helps IU Innovates celebrate the opening of its headquarters in the Von Lee Theatre, located on Kirkwood Avenue adjacent to the Bloomington campus.

Universität Hamburg President Hauke Heekeren meets with President Whitten here at IU in Bloomington. Universität Hamburg and IU have worked together since 1966 and in 2020, Universität Hamburg has designated Indiana University a strategic partner.

President Whitten speaks in front of IUPUI's Staff Council which facilitates communication, addresses concerns, promotes development, and advocates for the recognition and integration of university staff in decision-making processes.

President Whitten and IU East's Chancellor Dennis M. Rome pose with their hoodies before a men’s basketball game against Northwestern. Rome was recently publically installed as the new chancellor for IU East.

In collaboration with IU’s First Nations Educational and Culture Center, Union Board, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives IU held several events at the Indiana Memorial Union in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The events included Ryan Singer of the Navajo Nation presenting his work on Indigenous Futurism, a Native crafts vendor, live painting, and dancing.

President Whitten spoke at The 2023 Impact Summit, led by Joyce Q. Rogers, Esq., EVP for Development at Indiana University Foundation. This event focuses on professional development, networking, and promoting a shared vision to maximize private support for IU. Members of the IU development community are invited to partake, fostering opportunities for all levels of development staff to exchange best practices and expand peer networks. The summit provides essential professional development topics, nurturing the career growth of fundraising staff and highlighting the university's priorities and philanthropy's significant role in offering support.

Regatta is a half-mile canoe race on the downtown canal in the heart of Indianapolis. This long-standing campus tradition benefits the Stefan S. Davis IUPUI Regatta Scholarship.

President Whitten and Provost Rahul Shrivastav speak to the IU School of Education-Bloomington faculty and staff at a meeting.

President Whitten attended IU Northwest's kick-off for Hispanic Heritage Month. IUN is the only public comprehensive higher education institution in Indiana designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Throughout September and October, our campuses will be bustling with events and activities that celebrate the heritage, achievements, and enduring spirit of our Hispanic and Latine students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

IUPUI’s deans help lead the campus’s academic units and fulfill IUPUI’s mission of advancing Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.

The IU Board of Trustees is the university’s governing body and holds responsibility for Indiana University’s mission and role.

IU is proud to celebrate 10 years of the Civic Leaders Center. The CLC emphasizes public service and leading for the greater good which has made IU a better place.

2023 Board of Aeons members meet with President Pamela Whitten at IU Bloomington.

The deans who lead the Indiana University Bloomington Division of Student Affairs are here to help students have the best possible experience during their time at IU.

Students, IUPUI Interim Chancellor Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, and President Whitten cut a cake to commemorate the first day of fall semester classes at IUPUI!

A Bloomington campus tradition since 1933, the New Student Induction Ceremony marks the beginning of Welcome Week and mirrors IU Commencement, symbolizing the full academic journey.

IU's Weeks of Welcome features the yearly "Traditions and Spirit of IU" event, co-hosted by FYE and IU Athletics. It introduces new Hoosiers to the IU family with excitement and pride.

Celebrating the 34th Wells Scholars class, which embodies our commitment to nurturing talent for leadership. These scholars possess academic excellence and social responsibility, poised to drive impactful change.

IU's move-in weekend showcases the dedicated Housing and Residence Life team and volunteers who help to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Indiana University's partnerships with life science partners, like Boston Scienticore, are a critical part of IU's dedication to innovation, research, and bettering health and wellness here in Indiana and across the globe.

President Whitten shakes hands as she meets with students during the Groups Scholars Program Summer Experience, which was created as a way to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students at Indiana University.

Ron and Jill Sedley's generous endowment gift will empower IU Bloomington's Jewish Cultural Center, fostering cross-cultural understanding and combating antisemitism through education and dialogue.

The IU Distinguished Service Medal was presented to Interim Chancellor Andy Klein from IU President Pamela S. Whitten during his farewell reception as he stepped down as the Interim Chancellor.

Trustees from both Indiana University and Purdue University approved a definitive agreement that paves the way for IU to transition its operations at IUPUI and officially begin as Indiana University Indianapolis in fall 2024.

President Whitten gives high fives to degree candidates after the IU Southeast Commencement.

The Libraries and Literacy Symposium took place at the IUPUI Campus Center in Indianapolis.

Chair of the Board of Trustees W. Quinn Buckner and President Whitten present a ceremonial Crimson Card and key to the Ferguson International Center namesakes Connie and Stephen Ferguson.

President Whitten poses with the Wilkie Sprint team celebrating 35 years since their victory in the first women’s Little 500.

Pamela Whitten with César Félix-Brasdefer, Shawn Reynolds, Hannah Buxbaum, Molly Fisher, and Mexico Gateway Program Coordinator Quetzalli Sánchez Clavel in front of an iconic UNAM central campus building.

The sixth annual Launch(ed) Women in Technology conference aims to inspire middle school girls to pursue their interest in STEAM fields: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

President Whitten led the Vision 2024 all-task force meeting at the Madam Walker Theatre.

Acclaimed musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp will donate an archived collection of his life and work to Indiana University. The collection will include items related to his iconic artistry, social activism and philanthropy, and it holds original creative works, photographs, instruments and other significant memorabilia.

The Luddy Living Learning Center is designed as a housing option for students who love technology. Here students can take advantage of special opportunities, like a trip to Silicon Valley.

President Whitten is welcomed by Freie Universität's President Ziegler. IU has a strong partnership with the university and our longest student exchange program in the EU.

The IU's Latino Culture Center goal is to ease the transition to college for Latine students. They provide academic support, networking, cultural, social, and professional activities for their members.