When IU was founded in 1820, it was one of the first public universities west of the Allegheny Mountains. Today it is one of the top public universities in the world.
A lot has happened in between. In addition to these university milestones, you can learn about the history of each of our campuses from their websites, or you can read a more detailed IU chronology.
IU scientists developed the toothpaste formula that that Procter & Gamble later named Crest.
Late IU professor Elinor Ostrom was the first female Nobel Laureate in economic sciences.
IU music students were the first university company to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
IU alum, faculty member, and Batman movie producer Michael Uslan created the first accredited college course on comic books.
Lawrence Einhorn, an IU oncologist, developed a treatment for testicular cancer that improved the survival rate from 5 to 95 percent.
The Lilly Library is home to millions of special items, including a Gutenberg Bible and the world’s largest collection of mechanical puzzles.
You can start getting ready by looking at our Bicentennial Strategic Plan and giving to For All: The Indiana University Bicentennial Campaign.
