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Alumni Unscripted

We all know there’s nothing like the IU experience, and these alumni were not shy about telling their favorite stories during a golf-cart ride through the tailgate fields at IU Bloomington’s Homecoming in 2015. Enjoy your ride along!

My IU Home

Find out where these alums spent a majority of their time while they were students—and hear the accompanying memories.

Athletes

Hear from some former athletes about their IU glory days.

’99 in Heart, ’05 in Spirit

Who knew a graduation year could be so scandalous?!

My Homecoming Tradition

Hear what a return trip to campus means to these alums, and how they make it extra special each time they’re here.

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Lacy Nowling Whitaker

Lacy, a Bloomington native, earned two degrees from IU Bloomington (BA'08, MA'14) and is the Director of Content with the IU Alumni Association.

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