The IU Bicentennial is more than just a celebration for IU—it is a time of reflection. IU Bicentennial Interns have been researching the people and places of IU’s history and they have created these historical timelines with rich archival sources. This page will be updated as new Interns complete their research projects.
Indiana University historical timelines
Story Maps
Learn more about IU with Story Maps, an interactive tool that allows you to see campus maps, campus images, and text in a multimedia package.16 results found
1820
Seminary Square
Trace the history of IU’s original campus from the 1800s through the present day.
See how the campus transformed
1890-1972
Women’s Basketball
See how women’s basketball developed at IU from the 1890s through 1972.
Explore women’s basketball
1970
LGBTQ+ History
See how LGBTQ+ organizations at IU Bloomington evolved in relation to important national events that affected gay rights.
See the evolution
1812-2007
IU and the U.S. Military
Follow IU's participation in the United States Military from the War of 1812 through the Iraq War that began in 2003.
Follow IU's U.S. military history
1829-2017
Indiana University Presidents 1829-2017
Explore an overview of each presidential tenure and see the buildings and other places that have been named after them.
See how the presidents shaped IU
1890-1946
Bloomington School of Public Health, Volume 1
Follow the evolution of the school from a program in 1890 to the IU School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in 1946.
Read the first part of the story
1913-2016
The Bloomington Music Scene
Bloomington, Indiana has a storied music history. Trace its development and the stars that emerged as a result.
See how music shaped Bloomington
1946-1970
Bloomington School of Public Health, Volume 2
The story continues with the HPER opening, developing its curriculum, and celebrating its silver anniversary.
Read the second part of the story
1971-1995
Bloomington School of Public Health, Volume 3
HPER's story continues as it becomes the state's first school to have a Master's of Public Health degree, and the nation's first school to offer a doctorate in Health and Safety Education.
Read the third part of the story
1816-2016
IU and The American Presidency
President William Taft, President Dwight Eisenhower, a campaigning Richard Nixon, and a campaigning Robert Kennedy. These are just some of the connections to the United States presidency that IU has had throughout the decades.
Read more about IU and the presidency
1945-2016
History of Indiana University East
Examine the history of Indiana University East, Indiana University's sixth regional campus and learn how it has changed and expanded since 1946.
Read more about IU East
1833-2017
A History of Indiana University's Deans of Women
The Office of the Dean of Women at Indiana University served women students from 1901 to 1946. Learn more about the factors that led to the office's creation.
Explore the office's history
1932-2017
Explore the history of Indiana University Kokomo
Learn more about the people, places, and events that have shaped Indiana University Kokomo.
Read more about IU Kokomo
1894-2018
Deans of the College of Art + Sciences
The College of Arts + Sciences was formally established as its own administrative body in 1870. Learn how the role of the Deans has changed over time.
See how the Deans have shaped the College of Arts + Sciences.
1883-2018
Juliette Maxwell: The First Director of the Department of Physical Training for Women at IU
Read more about Juliette Maxwell and the new department of physical education for women.
Learn how women's athletics developed
1636-2013
Major Milestones of Higher Education
Experience the legal development and important legislative milestones of higher education.
Read more about important legal decisions