This summer, 50 students from across Marion County, including Indianapolis Public Schools, township, private, and charter schools, attended IU Indianapolis’ first Kids College, a free, two-week summer day camp designed to introduce rising 7th and 8th graders to college life, career pathways, and community leadership. Held June 9–20, the program is a growing initiative now offered… Read more »
This spring, IU Indianapolis students served as tutors and mentors in Christamore House Family and Community Center on the near west side of Indianapolis, serving a critical community need for improving youth literacy skills. The Level Up With Literacy program was implemented through the Indiana University K-12 Student Success Corps (IU K12 SSC) and funded… Read more »
Honoring faculty, staff, and partners advancing campus and community impact At the annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Excellence, IU Indianapolis recognizes individuals who exemplify the campus’ mission through exceptional contributions in teaching, research, service, and leadership. Among the many honors presented, several awards specifically celebrate outstanding community-engaged work, highlighting those who build meaningful partnerships,… Read more »