The holiday spirit was strong at IU Indianapolis this year, as members of the IU community—from faculty and staff to students, alumni, retirees, and friends of the Indiana University family— came together to help 233 community members have a more joyous holiday through the 2024 Season of Giving program, sponsored by the IU Indianapolis Office… Read more »
IU Indianapolis, Ivy Tech, and Marian University partner with the Indiana Latino Institute to support Latinx students
The Indiana Latino Institute‘s (ILI) Pathways to Careers (P2C) program provides an innovative approach to supporting Latinx students while they are in college. Indiana University Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College, and Marian University partner with ILI to provide a cohort experience, paid internships, mentorship, and additional support to increase retention and persistence rates throughout their… Read more »
IU Indianapolis Season of Giving supports families in need during the holiday season
The IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement invites faculty, staff, and students to spread holiday cheer and joy to families in our community by participating in the Season of Giving program. For over twenty years, IU Indianapolis (which transitioned from IUPUI in July 2024) has supported numerous struggling families during the holidays. This annual program… Read more »
Indiana University K-12 Student Success Corps report shows academic success statewide
Between the 2021 and 2024 academic years, the Indiana University K-12 Student Success Corps (IU K-12 SSC) served nearly 2,500 students statewide, resulting in improved academic and social-emotional outcomes, their recently released 2021-24 Impact Report shows. IU K-12 SSC assists students in grades K-12 with free in-person or virtual tutoring, mentoring and college and career… Read more »
Old Southside neighborhood history showcased in new apartment building
The Old Southside Neighborhood Art & History Exhibit, curated by Dr. Susan B. Hyatt, professor emerita of Anthropology at the IU School of Liberal Arts in Indianapolis, was on display on August 28, 2024, at the grand opening of the Rise on Meridian Apartments, located in the historic Old Southside area of Indianapolis. The exhibit… Read more »
IU Indianapolis students join Shepherd Community Center in the work to end generational poverty
For over a decade, IU Indianapolis (IUI) students have served at the Shepherd Community Center to support their mission of eradicating generational poverty on the Near Eastside. Shepherd Community Center, established in 1985, is a Christ-centered non-profit organization on Indianapolis’ Near Eastside that helps children and families break the cycle of poverty by meeting their… Read more »
POSTPONED! Theater production the focus of university-community conference
POSTPONED! The board of the Africana Repertory Theatre of IU Indianapolis (A.R.T.I.) has decided to postpone the CenterStage Theater Conference due to unforeseen venue accessibility conflicts and the resulting logistical issues. The intent is to reschedule the conference to a date this summer. Thank you for your interest and stay tuned! Black theater has always… Read more »
Use What You’ve Got Prison Ministry’s long-standing partnership with IUPUI enhances their ability to provide transportation and non-violence services
Use What You’ve Got Prison Ministry is proud of their latest honor by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, where they received a ‘Neighborhood Spotlight’ award in December 2023! Cecelia Whitfield, CEO and founder of Use What You’ve Got Keeping Families Connected, Inc. Prison Ministry (UWYGM), attributes her long-standing relationship with IUPUI (transitioned to IU Indianapolis… Read more »