In 2015, Indianapolis’ east side was named as a federal Promise Zone, and multiple partnerships were formed, including with IUPUI. With that 10-year designation and other resources it brings, the east side area has been able to get 60 grants so far, totaling $182 million, and another 10 grants totaling $23.6 million are pending. Those… Read more »
Month: October 2019
Program provides training for health care field
Without a high school diploma and no specific career training, Sherice Jenkins was becoming frustrated with her life. She was often the person family and friends turned to for support, which led to her caring for relatives, including her husband until his death. Sherice was struggling financially and unhappy. Then, she visited the John Boner… Read more »
IUPUI faculty member earns honor for her work with the community
An assistant professor with the Urban Teacher Education program at the IU School of Education at IUPUI was honored for her work with Latinx immigrant families of children with dis/abilities in family-centered projects. Cristina Santamaría Graff, Ph.D., was honored with the 2019 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement by Campus Compact. The… Read more »
JPMorgan Chase Donates Former Bank Branch and Commits $500,000 to Expand Economic Growth in Indianapolis’ Great Places 2020 Neighborhoods
Investment to LISC Indianapolis to support Great Places 2020 and IUPUI to support SOURCE River West for the expansion of services and resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs of color, and creation of co-working space October 15, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced the donation of a former bank branch… Read more »
Congratulations to Dr. Anubhuti Shukla on her new role leading the IU School of Dentistry’s community based dental education
Indiana University School of Dentistry Congratulates Dr. Anubhuti Shukla on her new role leading the dental school’s community based dental education program. Dr. Shukla joined the IU School of Dentistry’s Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health on October 7, 2019 as a clinical assistant professor and the director of Community-Based Dental Education…. Read more »