Nickname: Hoosiers
School Colors: Cream & Crimson
Mascot: None
In 2005, a southern Indiana limestone boulder found in the IU football practice field was removed, placed on a granite slab,... (more)
In 1896, the first band on campus was formed as a simple extracurricular activity for students. By 1913, the 22-piece band grew to 47 members, and by 1916 the band was already gaining international acclaim by traveling to Mexico to entertain US troops. During WWI, the IU campus was converted into a military training camp, and the band played an important role in military drills. In 1925, Ame... (more)
IU Fanfare & Indiana Our Indiana Set to the tune of The Viking March, by composer Karl L. King (of Barnum & Baily Circus Band fame), Indiana, Our Indiana is the official fight song of IU and was first performed in 1912 by the IU Band. Hail to Old IU Written to an old Scottish tune, Hail to O... (more)
Head to the West steps of Assembly Hall two hours and 20 minutes prior to kickoff. The Marching Hundred performs before, during, and after the Hoosier football team arrives, along with the cheer... (more)