The Division of Student Affairs, the Indiana University Graduate School Indianapolis, the Office of Academic Affairs, and Graduate and Professional Student Government are pleased to honor the 2026 IU Indianapolis Elite 50.
Each year, IU Indianapolis honors 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom in areas such as campus leadership, scholarly work, and community engagement.
Celebrating graduate and professional student excellence
2026 Elite 50 Recipients
The Elite 50 represents the best of the best among IU Indianapolis’s graduate and professional students and exemplifies everything that makes our campus exceptional
Elite 50 Awards Celebration
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Doors Open: 12:30 p.m.
The ceremony will commence at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow.
Venue
Hine Hall Auditorium
875 West North Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Parking Information
Two pay-own parking garages are connected to Hine Hall. North Street Garage is located here and is connected to Hine Hall via a walk tunnel. Tower Garage is located here, underneath University Tower/Hine Hall.
Questions:
All questions related to IU Indianapolis Elite 50 can be submitted to elite50@iu.edu.
Past Elite 50 recipients
You will find a list of students who have been honored since our inaugural event.