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A conversation with Elizabeth Dunn about volunteers at the Polish-Ukrainian border who were the first to provide aid to refugees.
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Van Kooten served as dean for nearly seven years. Caroline Chick Jarrold, associate dean of natural and mathematical sciences and research, will serve as interim dean.
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WFIU/WTIU News recently earned two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and advanced to national competition. Corporate Development team member Lacy Jones reflects on why this recognition matters, the importance of trusted local journalism, and the role community support plays in sustaining it.
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Millipedes have many feet, but none until now have truly lived up to their name. Researchers in 2021 have found a true millipede in Western Australia.
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WFIU invites you to a summer evening filled with live jazz, community spirit, and music under the evening sky at Jazz in July: Columbus. This free outdoor concert features the Visions Jazz Ensemble, led by Indianapolis trumpeter and composer Sam Butler, whose performances blend classic jazz traditions with contemporary influences and vibrant improvisation.
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Kayte Young speaks to artist Claire Miller about her ceramics work.
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George McCutcheon's obituary in The New York Times placed him in the “Indiana school of romantic literature,” noting the “innocent happiness” he had imparted.
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About 150 years ago, Indiana nearly bankrupted itself building a statewide canal system. Now, a new archaeological project seeks to learn more about this maligned period of Indiana history.
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Starting in the late 1930s, the "House of Mouse" was where many of the best American songwriters went to work. We'll sample some of their compositions.
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pict rider - stock.adobe.com/191194245Submit responses for tonight's game. Try bonus trivia challenges. Get helpful hints. High-five a father.
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There are no guarantees in life. But when there are no guarantees of life and that awareness is shared globally and simultaneously, it does tend to get your attention. Being a survivor may seem with a simple choice, but with it comes the challenge of facing what you’re now left with.
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WikimediaDouble reed instruments — both sweet and spectacular — have been a part of music across classes and genres for centuries. This week, from shawms to bombards to the Baroque hautboy, we’re exploring music for early oboes. Our featured release is Denis Delair: The Violin Sonatas, by The Levée.
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In the 1940s a young jazz singer with a four-octave range and bebop chops burst onto the big-band scene with Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine before going on to establish herself as a solo star.
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Color is everywhere in the animal kingdom and plays an important role in several behaviors. Learn about the details behind these beautiful displays with today's A Moment of Science! -
Former Indianapolis mayor’s campaign counts itself 2,000 signatures short ahead of June 30 deadline -
How do volcanoes impact our planet? Find out more about this explosive science with today's A Moment of Science. -
Fourteen state attorneys general are asking the EPA to classify the abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant. -
The city of Bloomington is partnering with IU to celebrate Juneteenth at Switchyard Park on Friday. -
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks Indiana 29th in the nation for overall child well-being — the state’s worst ranking since 2021, and a decline of four spots from last year. -
GOP state convention will decide four-candidate race for nomination to lead statewide ballot in November election -
“Government has to intervene, because healthcare is run like an unregulated utility,” Indiana’s GOP governor says -
Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between horns and antlers? Today's A Moment of Science explains. -
There is less demand for the type of jobs teens usually get in the summer.
