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Indy's Signature Campus

At IU Indianapolis, we make a difference where it matters most—strengthening our city and improving lives across the state. Through world-changing research, early career experiences, and partnerships that fuel innovation, we're making our communities healthier, growing Indiana’s key industries, training tomorrow's workforce, and helping Hoosiers thrive. 
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We are IU Indianapolis

From advancing life-changing discoveries to driving innovation and opportunity, IU Indianapolis researchers, faculty, and students are shaping the future of Indianapolis. Together, they're creating solutions that strengthen our communities and improve lives across Indiana.
R1 status
from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
50+
research centers and institutes across campus
#1
largest living alumni network in the nation
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Technology

Tackling the challenge of Microplastics

Cleaner waterways start with better science. Professor Mark Cheng is developing new ways to identify and study microplastics, giving decision-makers the evidence they need to protect communities across Indiana.

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Healthcare

Building a healthier Indiana

Better health care starts with better access. IU Indianapolis researchers found that investing in primary and preventive care can improve health, lower costs, and strengthen communities across Indiana—giving policymakers and health leaders a roadmap for lasting change.

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Bioscience

Advancing the fight against Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's affects millions of families, and new discoveries can't come soon enough. Researchers at IU Indianapolis are engineering miniature brain models that could accelerate the development of earlier detection methods and more effective treatments. Their work is accelerating discoveries that could lead to earlier detection, better therapies, and hope for millions of families affected by the disease.

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Public Policy

Advocating for Hoosiers in need

Every week, Marion County residents facing housing instability gain access to legal support through IU Indianapolis. Law students advocate for families in need while building the skills to become tomorrow's public servants.

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Healthcare

Reducing diabetes in our communities

Better health begins where people live, work, and play. Researchers at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health are partnering with local communities to reduce Type 2 diabetes by addressing the conditions that shape long-term health. The initiative aims to address underlying issues that contribute to higher rates of the disease, such as access to healthy food, physical activity infrastructure, and mental health services.