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
Little 500 Turns 75 This April
Little 500 returns this April as students celebrate 75 years of the nation’s largest collegiate bike race. Since 1951, the event has combined campus tradition with philanthropy, supporting IU’s Students Helping Students fund. This year’s anniversary includes special race‑week activities, alumni gatherings, and community events as riders take the track once again at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
Learn more about Little 500 here
Celebrating 10 Years of IU Day and 80 Years of SPH-B Excellence
April 22, 2026, marks 10 years of IU Day—celebrating a decade of impact, generosity, and community. Crowdfunding campaigns are now live, so you can make your gift early to support the causes that matter most to you.
This IU Day is especially meaningful for the School of Public Health–Bloomington as we celebrate our 80th anniversary and welcome our new dean, Dr. Kurt Ribisl. It’s a moment to honor our legacy and invest in the people and programs shaping our future.
Your IU Day support fuels opportunity, innovation, and excellence across our school. By giving to one of the featured funds, you help ensure our students, faculty, and researchers have the resources they need to thrive and make a lasting impact.
Every gift counts. Join us in celebrating 80 years of excellence and helping build a healthier future for all.
Academic pulse
Check out the latest news and exciting updates from our school's academic departments.
Hoosier highlights
We are proud to highlight Oscar Delgado, an SPH‑B alumna with his M.S. in Kinesiology/Sports Management, whose career path led him into one of the most globally visible arenas in sports.
Future in focus
This month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our outstanding SPH‑B students whose summer experience with Simtra BioPharma Solutions led him to work on a major initiative in the Operational Excellence department.
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.
With SPH‑B alumni and students doing incredible work around the world, we want to hear from you: Where has your degree taken you—near or far—and what global experience has shaped your perspective the most? Share your photos from abroad!
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