Every year, a group of IUPUI students spend time in Near West IPS schools, talking to youth about their college experience, how to prepare for college and careers, and supporting local families preparing for graduation. The Daniel Fugate Scholarship Program, part of the Sam H. Jones Community Service Scholarship Program, is coordinated by the IUPUI… Read more »
K-12 Partnerships
Community program supports Near West students
Since 2006, a program has helped Near West students pay for college, and get the support needed to complete their degrees. Dollars for Scholars, a chapter of Scholarship America, was created by Near West community members and IPS George Washington Community High School. Since then, the program has invested $350,000 in scholarships for students. For… Read more »
A life-changing program
As a sophomore in high school, Ashé West began a program she didn’t know would change her life. She learned about a partnership between the IUPUI SPAN Division and IPS Crispus Attucks High School that would allow her to take college classes and prepare for college while still in high school. The partnership, which began… Read more »
Hanging Out Loud: How art speaks
By Laurie Hargrove, Guest Contributor When reflecting upon school and community partnerships, I can see how my thinking has evolved. I once viewed community partnerships in a narrow lens or similar to a one-way street — only seeking support for many initiatives. However, I neglected the term partnership and its meaning completely — only Shallowly… Read more »
Striving for greatness: High school students learn entrepreneurship lessons during weeklong camp
By Teresa Mackin, IU Kelley School of Business at IUPUI Envision a center that’s open 24 hours a day. A place for kids to go whenever they need it. It offers counseling, tutoring, gives boxing lessons and takes kids on trips and to the movies. “I picture this as a youth center, but different. Better,”… Read more »
ENGAGE! Journal focuses on community-engaged research
From community centers, to local neighborhoods, to a historic downtown church, IUPUI researchers are working collaboratively with different communities to study the issues impacting the well-being of everyday people. This is the focus of IUPUI’s newest research journal, ENGAGE!. The first issue celebrates the campus’ 50th anniversary, highlighting the how and why of a distinctive… Read more »
You can support our efforts in the community
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 »
Fostering student achievement across the community
By Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor for the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement IUPUI’s focus on student success isn’t just about college students on campus; it’s also a promise to the thousands of children in schools across our city. As an anchor institution, one of our key missions is to foster student achievement, and we… Read more »