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Mushrooms’ root-like mycelium transformed into sustainable acoustic treatments
By harnessing the power of mycelium, the branch-like structure that comprises the root network of mushrooms, Herron School assistant professor in music technology Timothy Hsu is making some noise i... Read more about Mushrooms’ root-like mycelium transformed into sustainable acoustic treatments
Helping local food banks and food suppliers through research
An project led by IU’s Initiative for Electrified and Autonomous Mobility is providing local community outreach organizations access to student expertise in technology, design and supply chain ma... Read more about Helping local food banks and food suppliers through research
2024 Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows selected to advance research, creative projects
The Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellowship, a signature Indiana University program that amplifies and accelerates the work of outstanding arts and humanities faculty, recently selected its lat... Read more about 2024 Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows selected to advance research, creative projects
Herron students’ commemorative eclipse posters inspired by music and the city
Frances Dimaranan, Ines Galindo and Marissa Eckert designed posters that will be handed out during the Lunacy! Solar Eclipse Festival on April 8 in Indianapolis. Their work was inspired by the ecli... Read more about Herron students’ commemorative eclipse posters inspired by music and the city
Innovative pop-up summit will explore ‘AlgoRhythms: The World of Music and AI’
The IU Jacobs School of Music, in collaboration with partners on campus and within the Bloomington community, will delve into the profound impact of generative artificial intelligence on the music... Read more about Innovative pop-up summit will explore ‘AlgoRhythms: The World of Music and AI’
IU trident welcomes travelers at Indianapolis International Airport
The 6-foot-tall, crimson-colored IU trident was created by an Indianapolis-based business co-owned by Lola Hamilton, an alumna of the IU Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis.
Bantz Community Fellowship project explores environmental injustice in Indianapolis
The annual IUPUI campus award includes a one-year, $40,000 grant to support a collaborative research team and community partners in addressing a pressing community issue in central Indiana.
Music and Arts Technology joins Herron School, expanding opportunities for faculty, students
The department will join the IU Herron School of Art & Design on the Indianapolis campus, building on the strengths of the state’s top accredited arts and design program and expanding opportunit... Read more about Music and Arts Technology joins Herron School, expanding opportunities for faculty, students
Herron student’s ‘Blue Skies’ art installation ready to soar at Indy airport
Brenna McCarty is set to install her sculpture “Blue Skies” at the Indianapolis International Airport. For McCarty, the installation signifies a legacy — and her personal “thank you” to t... Read more about Herron student’s ‘Blue Skies’ art installation ready to soar at Indy airport
New book expands access to arts-based wellness for U.S. veterans across the world
A new book designed and written by IU faculty and students includes psychoeducation pieces, veteran narratives and art-based wellness exercises as an expansion of the in-person Creative Arts for Ve... Read more about New book expands access to arts-based wellness for U.S. veterans across the world