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IU President Whitten Welcomes 34th Class of Wells Scholars
President Pamela Whitten welcomed the 34th class of Scholars at a reception on Sunday, August 13th at the Solarium in the Indiana University Memorial Union.
Vasti Torres, Rebecca Spang accept interim leadership positions
Vasti Torres, a professor of educational leadership and policy studies and executive associate dean at the School of Education at IU Bloomington, has been named interim vice provost for undergradua... Read more about Vasti Torres, Rebecca Spang accept interim leadership positions
Remembering Tarlise Townsend, WSP ’08
It is with great sorrow that the Wells Scholars Program reports the death of Dr. Tarlise (“Tarlie”) Townsend, WSP’ 08. Tarlie died on May 30, 2022, at age 31, after a long illness that didn... Read more about Remembering Tarlise Townsend, WSP ’08
President Whitten Welcomes 33rd Class of Wells Scholars to Indiana University Bloomington
The Wells Scholars Program at Indiana University Bloomington welcomed their 33rd class of Scholars at a reception on Sunday, August 14th. This cohort of 16 students joins the WSP community, which i... Read more about President Whitten Welcomes 33rd Class of Wells Scholars to Indiana University Bloomington
IU Bloomington senior one of 32 U.S. students named a Rhodes Scholar
Indiana University senior Elvin N. Irihamye, who has played a key role in published brain research and demonstrated a passion for helping others through nonprofit work and student government roles, is... Read more about IU Bloomington senior one of 32 U.S. students named a Rhodes Scholar