Historical Timelines

Indiana University historical timelines

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.

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A sepia-toned photo of the main building on the Seminary Square campus

1820

Seminary Square

Trace the history of IU’s original campus from the 1800s through the present day. 

See how the campus transformed
A sepia-toned photo of a group of women in dark skirts and white shirts playing basketball.

1890-1972

Women’s Basketball

See how women’s basketball developed at IU from the 1890s through 1972.

Explore women’s basketball
a black and white photo of a group of men and women raising their fists in the air.

1970

LGBTQ+ History

See how LGBTQ+ organizations at IU Bloomington evolved in relation to important national events that affected gay rights.

See the evolution
A couple dressed in military uniforms passes through a human arch formed by military people touching swords together in the air.

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
A black and white portrait of President Wylie

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
Mitchell Hall, 1896

1890-1946

Bloomington School of Public Health

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