Summit

IU Online invites you to join us for our inaugural university-wide IU Online Summit, held at IU Indianapolis’s Hine Hall on Wednesday, April 8 from 9am-4:00pm EST.

Join us as we celebrate One University, Boundless Reach: Online Education the IU Way. As online education continues to grow in scale and significance, our success is rooted not in a single campus or program, but in a shared commitment to professional excellence and the lifelong flourishing of the students we serve. “One University, Boundless Reach” speaks to the power of working together as one IU—leveraging local expertise and systemwide innovation to serve learners in Indiana and far beyond.

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When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST
Where: IU Indianapolis, Hine Hall/University Tower

Agenda to be released soon.

IU Online Excellence in Online Education Awards

IU Online proudly announces the IU Online Excellence in Online Education Awards, a new university-wide recognition program honoring faculty, instructors, and staff whose innovation, leadership, and dedication are advancing high-quality online education across Indiana University. Award recipients will be formally recognized at the IU Online Summit, and will receive a commemorative plaque, a one-time monetary award, and IU-wide recognition.

These awards reflect IU’s commitment to student success, academic excellence, and the One IU collaborative model by celebrating outstanding online teaching, cross-campus leadership, and the creative use of emerging technologies.

Award Categories

• IU Online Excellence in Teaching & Student Success Award
  Honors exceptional online teaching practices that enhance student learning, engagement, and retention.
• IU Online Leadership & Collaboration Award
  Recognizes leadership that advances online education through strategic vision, collaboration, and support across campuses.
• IU Online Emerging Technology Award
  Celebrates innovative uses of technology, methodology, or assessment that transform the online learning experience.

Eligibility & Nomination Details

Nominees must be full-time IU employees who have taught and/or led an IU Online program component within the past three academic years. Nominations may be submitted by students, faculty, or staff, and self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations will be accepted through March 2, 2026 EOD.

Nominations require a 500-word summary and a minimum of two letters of support.