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IU College Insider

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Hosted by the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, the IU College Insider podcast shares stories of learning, discovery, and innovation in higher education. Through engaging conversations with faculty, students, and outside experts, episodes explore how research, teaching, and hands-on learning are making a real-world impact in communities and beyond.

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American Religious Belief in Extraterrestrial Life 29.06.2026 40:25

In our newest episode of the IU College Insider Podcast, we talk with Ruth N. Halls Professor of English Paul Gutjahr. His forthcoming book, Faith in Space: American Religious Belief in Extraterrestrial Life (out September 2026), traces more than three centuries of American religious traditions that have built elaborate cosmologies around the conviction that intelligent life exists elsewhere in th...

What Schools Can Do for Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 27.05.2026 41:24

Youth suicide is a growing public health concern, and researchers, educators, and community organizations are working to better support young people before they reach a crisis point. In this episode of the IU College Insider podcast, an interdisciplinary group of experts—a sociologist, a developmental psychologist, and a national foundation leader—discuss what research tells us about youth suicide...

Decoding College Admissions—What Students and Families Need to Know 29.04.2026 34:43

What do students and families really need to know about the college admissions process in today’s competitive landscape? From choosing the right school for you, to understanding academic pathways, ROI, affordability, and career outcomes, hear from IU admissions and recruiting experts as they share practical advice to help you make confident, informed decisions about your college journey. Featuring...

AI Goes to College: Higher Ed at the Forefront of Transformative Tech 27.03.2026 40:34

This episode explores how AI is changing higher education, and transforming how people, businesses, and organizations work. Featuring: Vivian Halloran, Professor of English, Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities in IU’s College of Arts + Sciences Justin Hodgson, Associate Professor of English in the College Karna Desai, Ph. D. ’17, Generative AI Strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton

What Is Quantum Computing, and How Will It Change Everything? 25.02.2026 36:46

This episode explores, what is quantum computing, how does it work, and how will it change everything? Featuring: Caroline Jarrold, Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean for Natural and Mathematical Sciences and Research in IU’s College of Arts + Sciences Srinivasan Iyengar, Professor of Chemistry in the College James Clarke, B.S. '94, Director of Quantum Hardware, Intel Corporation

Why Go to College? Why Now? 27.01.2026 31:16

Introducing the IU College Insider podcast from the College of Arts + Sciences at IU Bloomington, in collaboration with Indiana Public Media. Hosted by Executive Dean Rick Van Kooten, Ep. 1 explores the question: Why Go to College? Why Now? Featuring: Tanner Terrell from the College’s Walter Center for Career Achievement Ashley Gilmer ’26, an IU senior studying Organizational + Business Psychology