Army Cadet Colonel C. Charlene Romines Furtich in 1941

Student Engagement and Enrollment

Increased enrollment in the twentieth century allowed Indiana University to become a national leader in higher education and develop a distinct “Hoosier” identity shaped by campus involvement

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Assembly Hall Under Construction

Campus Investment and Development

Through the efforts of the university and Bloomington community, IU has grown and succeeded as an institution because the architecture and natural preservation created a specific atmosphere on campus post 1950.

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Herman B. Wells with donors of globe in Ballantine Hall

The Global Impact of IUB

During the mid-20th century, Indiana University was pressured into adapting to the rapid globalization of the world due to an increase of communication networks and cultural shifts.

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