top of page
A picture of Indiana University Sample Gates facing Kirkwood. Behind Sample Gates is a sunset.

Welcome to BridgeIU!

Elizabeth Conley, President

"Bridge-building isn’t just a skill—it’s a responsibility, especially for students. In a time when division often dominates our national leadership, it’s up to us to model a better way forward: one grounded in curiosity, empathy, and courage to engage across differences. The future needs leaders who listen."

Our Mission

BridgeIU is a multi-partisan student movement that champions viewpoint diversity, responsible discourse, and a solution-oriented political culture. We are developing a generation of leaders that value empathy and constructive engagement because our generation will bear the cost of polarization and tribalism for years to come.

The purpose of BridgeIU is to build a community — one in which students from across the ideological spectrum can engage as a group working together to understand–to bridge–the various perspectives behind the important political and social issues of our time.

We rise above party. We do not force unity or compromise. We believe in the Bridge Mindset: viewpoint diversity, constructive engagement, and a solution-oriented political culture.

The Month's Events

August 2025
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
3:30 PM
Kelley Social Impact Night
+1 more
27
5:30 PM
CLC Involvement Fair
+1 more
28
4:00 PM
Involvement Fair
+1 more
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Join Us!

Join our email list and get access to our newsletters.

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page