The Media School: Indiana University Bloomington

Bring a spark

Throw it onto hands-on, creative opportunities in spaces that inspire. Watch it burn.

Student work

A team photo of 22 ultimate frisbee players.

Calamity Janes, IU’s women’s ultimate frisbee club

How a village in Botswana lives alongside 130,000 African elephants

Instagram story post from black flag roach motels with three different scenes. the first scene is a glass of champagne with a roach in the bottom of the glass, with text reading "Save the moment. set the trap." The second scene is photo of a cupcake with a roach crawling on it, with text that reads "Save the party. Set the trap." the third scene is a photo of a chocolate covered strawberry with text that reads "Save the date. Set the trap."

Black Flag Roach Motel advertising campaign

A screenshot of the game Love Surge! that reads "Impress dates with Skills," followed by the words "Skill Check Passed!" Under this is a pink tab containing two cards, six of hearts, five of hearts and a deck of cards equating to 15. Underneath this is another pink tab with a white panel that says, "Skill Check Passed!"

Love Surge! video game

You are what you create

No matter the media, our students produce work that informs, moves, entertains, persuades, and inspires. What will you create?

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People of The Media School

Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni embody The Media School and are shaping the future of media. Are you next?

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Events

Sep 11

Happiness 2.0 mask workshop
Sep 11

Beyond the Game: Athletes, Advocacy, & Activism
Sep 11

Media School tour and information session

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News

‘That perfect mix’: Incoming Bloomington students share hopes for their future at IU

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Sep. 9, 2026

Rebekah Arnold, who is majoring in global media, said she appreciates the broad spectrum of academic opportunities available on the Bloomington campus.

Global media student's perspective

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Meet 3 new IU Bloomington faculty members, including assistant professor Nan Zhang

Sep. 7, 2026

Parameswaran explores the rise of Indian Americans in the media

Sep. 4, 2026

Lanosga to be honored by Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame