’Tis the Season of Giving once again! The IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement invites faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to share holiday cheer with families in our community by joining the 2025 Season of Giving program. Now celebrating 25 years, the Season of Giving continues to grow. IU Indianapolis partners with Christamore… Read more »
For generations, the Martindale-Brightwood community, located northeast of downtown Indianapolis, has defined itself by resilience, pride, and strong community connections. Home to families, churches, and locally owned businesses, the neighborhood has long been a place where residents support one another and work together for the well-being of the community. Today, Martindale-Brightwood is home to roughly… 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 »
Still Waters Adult Day Center, a nonprofit serving elderly adults in Indianapolis, has built a thriving partnership with Indiana University Indianapolis grounded in creativity, innovation, and compassion. What began as a single intern placement from the Herron School of Art and Design has blossomed into a multi-faceted collaboration supporting research, experiential learning, and enhanced senior… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »