We are pleased to share that Marie Mackintosh has been appointed Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Community Engagement and will begin her new role on December 8, 2025. Marie brings more than 15 years of experience leading collaborative initiatives in education, workforce development, and systems innovation. In this role, she will oversee the university’s Office… Read more »
By Silvia Garcia, Director of Research and Assessment, IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement What is the secret to helping youth who are new to the United States successfully transition from school to the workforce? A recent study confirms it is about much more than just job training. It is about “barrier-busting”—a holistic approach that… 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 »
By Silvia Garcia, Director of Research and Assessment, IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement Help us gather feedback: invite your partners to participate Indiana University Indianapolis has long recognized its role as an anchor institution, deeply woven into the fabric of the community and committed to community engagement through its mission and leveraging of financial,… Read more »
The IU Indianapolis Entrepreneurship Boot Camp offers students a hands-on, week-long experience exploring what it takes to start up a small business. Through collaboration between the IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement, the IU Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, and the IU Herron School of Art + Design, the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp was held… Read more »
Indianapolis’ unprecedented task of hosting the entire NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament provides the opportunity to reflect on the interconnected relationship between the IUPUI campus and the City of Indianapolis in their pursuit of an economy advanced by sports and tourism. Decades ago Indianapolis community leaders came together to develop a strategy for the… Read more »
By Marisa Juarez, Communications Specialist The 16 Tech Innovation District is being developed by the 16 Tech Community Corporation, a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors dedicated to fostering economic growth and innovation in Central Indiana. The 16 Tech Community Corporation engages industry, civic, philanthropic and community leaders in its mission to create… Read more »
You can support programs that focus on improving community members’ lives. IU Day is a day to celebrate and support the multitude of connections between IU and the world, including the impact of community engagement. Students from all IU campuses are actively engaging with their communities every day. At IUPUI, this is a key focus… Read more »