Welcome to Dimensions! First launched in 1948 as HPERDimensions, this newsletter has a long tradition of celebrating alumni, sharing stories, and strengthening connections across generations. Today, as we enter our 80th year as a school, we’re excited to carry that legacy forward with a fresh, revived edition that continues to honor our past while building new bridges for the future. Alumni remain the cornerstone of the School of Public Health-Bloomington, and Dimensions is here to spotlight your journeys, achievements, and impact on our community.
Dimensions Alumni Newsletter
School news
Ryan White Memorial Sculpture unveiling at the IMU
The Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention (RCAP) welcomed campus and community members on June 10 for the unveiling of “Keep Going,” a new bronze memorial sculpture honoring Ryan White.
Created by Melanie Cooper Pennington of the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, the piece celebrates White’s enduring legacy and his impact on HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy. Brief remarks from RCAP leaders and Pennington highlighted the significance of White’s story and the continued importance of education and compassion in public health.
The sculpture now stands in the Indiana Memorial Union as a lasting reminder of White’s courage and the call to “keep going” in the work he inspired.
Click here to read Indiana Public Media's article
SPH-B recent graduate Courtney Pereria (third from the left) with IMS and Indycar President Doug Boles (Center)
IU SPH-B students revving up the Indy 500!
More than 40 SPH-B students are gaining hands-on experience at one of the world’s most iconic sporting events through the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) College Program. In partnership with Career Development and Alumni Relations, students are supporting operations across the Indy 500—from guest experience to pit access—while building valuable industry skills. This growing collaboration continues to provide students with real-world insight into large-scale event management and meaningful connections within the sports and hospitality industry.
Learn more about the collaboration here
Meet the Dean - Boomington Event
The Meet the Dean event in Bloomington was a wonderful success, bringing together alumni, friends, and members of the SPH-B community for an engaging evening of connection and conversation. Attendees had the opportunity to meet Dean Kurt Ribisl, hear his vision for the future of the school, and reconnect with fellow Hoosiers in a welcoming and inspiring setting.
Building on this momentum, we are excited to continue the series with upcoming Meet the Dean events in Indianapolis and Chicago. We look forward to connecting with even more of our incredible SPH-B community and continuing these meaningful conversations across the region.
Academic pulse
Check out the latest news and exciting updates from our school's academic departments.
Hoosier highlights
We are proud to highlight Linda Cotter.
Future in focus
This month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our outstanding SPH‑B students, Corrine K.
From the archives
In "From the Archives", we share photos, fun facts, and history about our school.
Join, connect, inspire
Interested in getting involved? We'd love to have you! We have a variety of current and ongoing opportunities for alumni to connect, contribute, and engage.
We ask, you answer
Each month, we feature a new prompt and invite you to share your thoughts.
What’s one summer memory from your IU days that you’ll never forget? And while you’re at it, share any feedback you have—we’re always looking to improve. Email us at sphbalum@iu.edu
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