“I love Christmas, and to be able to see the smiles on some of the children’s faces,” said Mary Stevenson, Director of Financial Stability for Hawthorne Community Center. The IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement’s 25th annual Season of Giving brought holiday cheer to 66 families—122 community members—through partnerships with Christamore House Family and Community… Read more »
On October 28, colleagues, friends, family, community partners, and civic leaders gathered at IU Indianapolis to honor Amy Conrad Warner, whose decades of service, partnership building, and transformative engagement have shaped both the campus and the broader community. After 38 years of dedicated service to the university and the city of Indianapolis, her retirement prompted… 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 »
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 »
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 »