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 »
Student Success
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 »
IUPUI and SOURCE River West Entrepreneurship Center Bringing the PopUp Business School to Indianapolis
Do you have a special skill or talent that your friends and family tell you would make a great business? Have you always had the passion to start a business? What if you could make money part-time or full-time — doing what you love? Traditional methods tell you to write a business plan and get… 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 »
Supporting innovation in our future workforce
By Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor for the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement Over the last 50 years, plenty has changed on IUPUI’s campus in order to keep up with the demands of our students and an ever-changing workforce. Both on and off campus, you can see examples of how we are preparing students for… Read more »
Students learn about neighborhoods that predated IUPUI
The Digital History and Community Change in Indianapolis course explores the rich history of the neighborhoods affected by IUPUI’s establishment and expansion. A digital map from 1908 was created from the research performed in the class. Users can click on the houses to learn more about the structures and families who once inhabited them. Source:… Read more »
Office of Community Engagement scholar receives Top 100 award: Nina Ustymchuk
Congratulations to IUPUI Office of Community Engagement student scholar, Nina Ustymchuk, who is among the 2019 exceptional students who have been honored with the Top 100 award! Nina serves as a Family, School and Neighborhood Scholar, focusing on community-engaged research. Some of her work that is being recognized includes an evaluation of Source River West… Read more »