Indiana University college students are preparing 6-12th grade students across the state for college and careers by providing free tutoring, mentoring, and workshops through the Indiana Kids program. Launched from the IUPUI campus, the Indiana Kids program is a collaboration between Serve Indiana and seven Indiana University campuses (IUPUI, IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Kokomo, IU… Read more »

Three new features have been added to OnyxFest – the first and only Indiana theater festival dedicated to showcasing the work of Black playwrights. For the first time, festival goers can purchase group tickets with discounts for more than 10 at a time. In addition, individuals can purchase the OnyxFest 2023 Pass for all five… Read more »

On August 25, 2023, more than one hundred university and community Latinx-serving individuals attended the Latinx Community-University Coalition of Indiana’s 2023 Latinx Conference with the theme “Possibilities for our Future.” The program featured a presentation on the history of Latina women in Indiana, an expert panel discussion, and the opportunity to dialogue with other Latinx… Read more »

Join the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) and partner IndyFringe for an intimate evening of ebony elegance as we celebrate Black theater! The event will feature live presentations from OnyxFest 2023 playwrights highlighting a “Reception and Reading.” This event will take place on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the… Read more »

Tickets are now on sale for OnyxFest 2023! OnyxFest is Indiana’s first and only theater festival dedicated to the stories of Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.), in partnership with IndyFringe, this fall festival will feature five never-produced one-act plays written by local and national playwrights. OnyxFest 2023 is scheduled… Read more »

Original content by Nouri McLucas, TRIP ABOUT THE CHARLES R. BANTZ CHANCELLOR’S COMMUNITY FELLOW AND SCHOLAR AWARDS As Chancellor of IUPUI from 2003 to 2015 and founder of the IUPUI Center for Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP), Charles R. Bantz firmly believes in the power of community-engaged research and university–community partnerships that make lasting impacts… Read more »

The IUPUI BOSS Summer Entrepreneurship Camp is a one-week, hands-on opportunity for high school students to learn about small business ownership as a career, gain the confidence to start their own businesses, and earn investment funding too! The IUPUI BOSS (Business Opportunities for Self-Starters) Camp, is a partnership between the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement,… Read more »

After receiving dozens of scripts, drama jurors have selected six plays for OnyxFest 2023 – The first and only theatre festival in Indiana exclusively showcasing Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in conjunction with IndyFringe, OnyxFest Fall 2023 is scheduled for November 2 – 5 and November 9 – 11…. Read more »