Sociology News and Features
IU Southeast moves up in rankings for economic mobility outcomes
September 18, 2023
New Albany, Ind. – A college ranking system has ranked Indiana University Southeast in the top 20 percent of colleges and universities nationwide, for assisting students from low- and moderate-income households to attain a college degree and provide a strong return on their educational investment. The designation as a tier 1 university for economic mobility ...
IU Southeast and Align team up for Southern Indiana
August 3, 2023
NEW ALBANY, (August 3, 2023) – Two Southern Indiana entities are teaming up on education, training, and regional development. Align Southern Indiana has moved their offices to the Indiana University Southeast campus to build synergies between the university and the economic and educational development agency. Align Southern Indiana was created in 2017 following a needs ...
Alumni and community partners join STEM Teachers’ Summer Institute
July 28, 2023
By Alan Zollman, Ph.D. (New Albany, Ind.) What do The Great Train Robbery, Jenga colored blocks, anxiety ocean waves, hot air balloons, Eisenhower matrix, walls of whiteboards, admitting mistakes, water purification, and happiness assignments have in common? The answer is an engaging, enlightening, and very enjoyable two days. Chancellor Debbie Ford welcomed local middle and ...
Global Grenadiers: Traveling the World
July 24, 2023
International study-abroad trips roared back into action this summer with four trips led by IU Southeast faculty. Destinations included Belize, Germany, the Philippines, and Sweden with 27 global Grenadiers participating. Studying flora and fauna in Belize Dr. Omar Attum, professor of biology from the School of Natural Sciences, led a field biology trip of 10 ...
903 students honored for academics at IU Southeast
June 20, 2023
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (June 20, 2023) – Indiana University Southeast is proud to announce members of the spring 2023 Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List. For the spring 2023 semester, 265 students made the Chancellor’s List, while 638 students were named to the Dean’s List. The Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists recognize students who have completed at ...
IU Southeast Student Research Conference and Showcase Award Winners
May 11, 2023
The IU Southeast Student Conference and Showcase was held on Thursday and Friday, April 20-21 in the University Center. This annual event highlighted undergraduate and graduate work that represents 57 academic programs at IU Southeast. Posters and oral presentations have been a staple of the event and new this year was an art showcase. This ...
IU Southeast honors 788 graduates in spring ceremony
May 11, 2023
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (May 11, 2023) – Indiana University Southeast is proud to announce the 2023 graduating class. The Class of 2023 was honored at a ceremony on the IU Southeast campus on Monday, May 8, 2023. In total, 799 degrees were conferred including 655 bachelor’s degrees, 140 master’s degrees, and four associate degrees. The ...
Pinnacle Honor Society Inducts 33 IU Southeast Non-Traditional Students
May 9, 2023
by Amy Becker (NEW ALBANY, Ind.) – Thirty-three IU Southeast non-traditional students have been inducted into the Pinnacle Honor Society. The Pinnacle Honor Society was founded in 1989 and is now a national organization that recognizes the academic and personal achievements of non-traditional students who have overcome significant life obstacles to achieve success. Induction is ...
