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👏 Congratulations to PBS alum Clara Karger, who was included in the 2026 College of Arts and Sciences “20 Under 40” for her work as Press Secretary to the Mayor of Los Angeles and her support of women running for public office. This annual list highlights 20 exceptional young alumni whose accomplishments reflect the depth and breadth of an arts and sciences education. 🔗 View the full list at the link in our bio.

💞 Gen Z is engaging in romantic relationships less than previous generations, and the reasons might surprise you.

PBS Senior Lecturer Allan Roberts explores the psychology behind this shift and what it means for modern relationships. 🔗 Read more at the link in our bio.

👏 Congratulations to PBS alum Ronak Shah, who was included in the 2026 IU College of Arts and Sciences "20 Under 40" for his work advocating for education policy issues. This annual list highlights 20 exceptional young alumni whose accomplishments reflect the depth and breadth of an arts and sciences education. 🔗View the full list at the link in our bio.

Congratulations to PBS graduate student Joshua Watkins (advised by PBS Distinguished Professor Andrea Hohmann) and Program in Neuroscience graduate student Jung Hyun Park (advised by PBS Professor Hui-Chen Lu) on being named finalists in the Indiana University Bloomington 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! 🎉👏

Congratulations to PBS Distinguished Professor Andrea Hohmann 🎉

6 faculty members named Distinguished Professors Distinguished Professor is the most prestigious appointment offered to honor IU faculty whose scholarship, artistic or literary distinction, or other achi...

Can AI replace a therapist?

A faculty expert at the IU School of Medicine explains why AI may be convenient for mental health questions but shouldn’t replace licensed care.

What to watch for. When to seek help. And where AI fits in.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3N0STZF

Congratulations to our Clinical Science graduate students who matched with their clinical internship programs this February 🎉 We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in this next chapter!

🧠👩‍🔬 Earlier this month, we were thrilled to take part in Girls Inc. of Monroe County's Science Fest! Our graduate students loved leading engaging, hands-on activities and connecting with future scientists. Empowering the next generation in STEM is one of our favorite ways to give back to the community 💕

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important step toward making your IU degree possible, and you have a team ready to support you. 🤍❤️

At College Goal Sunday—Indiana’s largest FAFSA filing event—you can get free, one-on-one assistance to finish your FAFSA. Get more information and find a location convenient to you at:
https://www.collegegoalsunday.org/

Join us on December 8th from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the McCalla School for our Graduate Student Poster Session. This event, open to PBS graduate students and faculty, will showcase research from our second-year graduate students. Come explore their work, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the exciting research happening in our department.