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Experience Michiana | La Bohème - South Bend Lyric Opera | Season 2026 | Episode 21 No description

Summer is one of the best times to experience campus scenery. Whether you're visiting or taking a break between classes, there are several outdoor walking trails, including a one-mile trail that takes you through campus.

View trail route maps at: https://go.iu.edu/cCU7VK

Recent IU South Bend graduates may qualify for direct admission into select graduate programs, with no application fee, tests, essays, or recommendation letters required.

You may be eligible if you:

• Graduated from IU South Bend within the past 5 years
• Earned a 3.0 GPA or higher

Direct Admit options are available in a variety of master’s programs, including business, public affairs, English, liberal studies, music, counseling, and applied math and computer science.

View more details:

Direct Admit: Graduate Programs: Academic Affairs: Indiana University South Bend Direct admittance to a participating graduate program at IU South Bend.

The IU South Bend Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts is partnering with South Bend Lyric Opera - SBLO in their performances of La Bohème.

This amazing opera will have performances on Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Auditorium, located in Northside Hall.

For more information regarding ticket sales, please visit the South Bend Lyric Opera website:

Home | South Bend Lyric Opera | Michiana South Bend Lyric Opera is a northern Indiana opera company located in the heart of South Bend, just 90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois.

IU South Bend is teaming up with the South Bend Cubs for Titan Tuesday events at the ballpark again this season! Students, faculty, staff and families can get up to a 50% discount on tickets by wearing their favorite IU gear or presenting a Crimson Card at the ticket window.

Next Tuesday home game is Tuesday, May 26!

Are you considering becoming a Titan for the fall semester? There are plenty of opportunities to visit campus over the summer!

Register for an upcoming tour: https://go.iu.edu/8tPN

On the latest episode, Indiana University South Bend Chancellor Brian Pappas joins the conversation to discuss the university’s role in preparing students for today’s workforce needs. With some 80% of their graduates staying in the region, he describes what’s next for the university and the impact. Along the way, get to know Brian better. It’s an engaging conversation!

Listen: sbrchamber.com/pages/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.
View: https://youtu.be/lVrHQW1HIJw

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Class of 2026: Ashley Heon, B.S. in Dental Hygiene, turned her passion for patient care into a purpose-driven career path. After serving as a dental technician in the United States Air Force, she came to IUSB to pursue dental hygiene, all while raising two children and maintaining a 3.9 GPA.

“I chose IU South Bend because of its strong reputation as one of the top dental hygiene programs, and it has been the perfect place to build my skills and confidence.”

During her time at IUSB, Ashley received the Dental Hygiene Pearl Award, served as Secretary of Hoosier Hygienists, and participated in program events including Give Kids a Smile and Bright Smiles, Bright Minds.

After graduation, Ashley plans to begin her career as a dental hygienist and continue making a difference in her community. Her long-term goal is to return to IU South Bend as a clinical instructor to support and mentor future dental hygiene students.

“The best part of my experience at IUSB was the guidance and unwavering support I received from faculty and peers. I will also miss the meaningful connections I have built with professors and classmates throughout this journey.”

Join us in celebrating Ashley and the Class of 2026! 🎉

Class of 2026: When Chris Castaneda-Jaramillo arrived at IU South Bend to begin pursuing his nursing degree, he had already earned certifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomist and an associate degree in general studies - all before before graduating high school. Now, Chris has added a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to that extensive list of accomplishments.

During his time at IU South Bend, Chris served as Student Liaison for the Student Nurses Association and Public Relations Officer for the Latino Student Union. He was also a 21st Century Scholar and Fellow, earned Dean’s List recognition from 2022–2026, and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Following graduation, Chris plans to begin his career working in the ICU at Elkhart General Hospital.

Join us in celebrating Chris and the Class of 2026! 🎓