What does a day look like in the life of a philanthropic studies student? We’re about to show you. In this series, three students in three different academic programs (Ph.D., M.A., and B.A.) take you inside their lives for a day to show you what it’s like learning, living, and breathing philanthropy. This week… Read more »
In 2015, Dr. Rose Mays, in honor of her late husband William’s legacy, created the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This institute fosters a greater understanding of the ways in which underrepresented people are both inspired and informed donors by providing knowledge, education, and training. Recently, Dr…. Read more »
In January, we introduced two Science and Imagination of Living Generously (SILG) grantees and their research on generosity (SILG was a regranting program conducted by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Additional program details available at GenerosityForLife.org). We’re diving into two more of those research projects now. … Read more »
Growing up in a close-knit family with five sisters in Nigeria, Josephine Effah-Chukwuma was not exposed to gender issues. Over time, she became more socially aware and questioned gender roles. It was not until she reached university though, that she realized the serious issue of gender violence. “I had a roommate who had a boyfriend… Read more »
What does a day look like in the life of a philanthropic studies student? We’re about to show you. In this series, three students in three different academic programs (Ph.D., M.A., and B.A.) take you inside their lives for a day to show you what it’s like learning, living, and breathing philanthropy. First up is… Read more »