Indiana University
Coverage of Indiana University in the Nexus archive.
- IU student dies in out-of-state shooting while trying to break up fight
An Indiana University student died in an Alabama shooting after attempting to stop a fight. Zachary Profozich was convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
- The Averted Crisis of the Brendan Sorsby Ordeal
Brendan Sorsby, a college quarterback, placed over 2,900 bets during his career, including 40 on his own team, leading to NCAA ineligibility. A Texas judge initially allowed him to play via an injunction, but Sorsby later applied for the NFL supplemental draft, avoiding a potential precedent. The case highlights the NCAA's declining authority in regulating college sports.
- Indiana Professor Who Taught Anti-White Supremacy Lesson Loses Job
An untenured social work lecturer at Indiana University in Bloomington who taught an anti-white supremacy lesson lost her job. The professor was employed at the university's Bloomington campus.
- Chester County names Michele DiCaprio as new voter services director, following 2025 election controversy
Chester County appointed Michele DiCaprio as the new director of the Department of Voter Services following controversy around the 2025 election. DiCaprio previously worked as a foreign service officer with USAID in Mozambique, focusing on democracy and governance. She holds degrees from Indiana University and the Fletcher School at Tufts University.
- Speed, Values and Iteration: AI Communication Lessons From Indiana University
Indiana University highlights the importance of sustained, multichannel communications and visible actions in mobilizing stakeholders around an institution’s approach to AI. The article emphasizes that words alone are insufficient for building momentum in AI communication strategies.
- Teen, 14, accused of murdering Indiana University grad Brett Scrogham in parking garage
A 14-year-old teen is accused of murdering Indiana University graduate Brett Scrogham in a parking garage. The incident has left a young man dead and another facing life-altering allegations.
- Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home
Lebanese Americans, like catering business owner Mirvet Makki, are sending money and aid to Lebanon amid the war between Israel and Hezbollah, which has displaced over 1 million people and killed more than 3,500. The diaspora, estimated at 625,000 to 1.4 million in the U.S., remains deeply connected to Lebanon through financial support and community efforts.
- Indiana University grad, 23, shot dead in parking garage while on way to meet with his family
A 23-year-old Indiana University graduate was shot and killed in a parking garage while en route to meet his family. A source described him as an intelligent, articulate young Christian man with potential for greatness.
- Readers Address Drugged Driving, Suicide Prevention, Worker Shortages
The article features two letters to the editor addressing drugged driving research and suicide prevention. Jonathan Morrison of NHTSA defends federal efforts to combat drug-impaired driving, citing resource limitations and scientific challenges. A professor from Indiana University critiques a suicide prevention piece for conflating poverty with suicide risk without establishing causality.
- Trump hosts Indiana Univ. football team at White House
US President Donald Trump hosted the Indiana University football team at the White House. The event was attended by the team and likely discussed their achievements. Further details about the meeting are not provided.
- 5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Five women aged 17 to 22 were injured in a shooting near Indiana University following the Little 500 races. The incident occurred after a fight outside a Five Guys restaurant.
- Mass shooting near Indiana University injures 9, no arrests made yet
A mass shooting near Indiana University injured nine people during a post-event celebration, with witnesses reporting gunfire from an altercation between two women. No arrests have been made, and the incident follows the recent identification of Shamar Elkins as a suspect in a Louisiana domestic violence case that resulted in eight children's deaths and multiple injuries.
- Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country
A Chinese researcher, Youhuang Xiang, pleaded guilty to smuggling E. coli into the U.S. and was sentenced to over four months in prison. The case involved concealed biological materials in a mislabeled shipment and allegations of lying about his Chinese Communist Party affiliation.