Master’s students who converge at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy come from across the world, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences. They graduate, some in two years as full-time students, and others from an executive master’s program where individuals who work full-time can take classes part-time and still graduate in 3-4 years. One such alumna… Read more »
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Making a mark with a master’s degree
After earning her bachelor’s degree in her home county of China, Le (Elle) Yang knew she wanted to continue her studies in a master’s degree program. When circumstances drove her to begin looking at schools in the United States, she found, applied, and was accepted to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. “I’m interested in… Read more »
Balancing work, family, and a master’s degree
Erin Hedges, M.A. ’13, had worked in the nonprofit field for many years, was managing her own nonprofit consulting firm Hedges in Indianapolis, and had started her family. A feeling, however, was drawing her back to school. “I had always wanted to pursue a graduate program, but wanted to be very intentional about what I… Read more »
Challenge accepted
By Robert Harris “You have to do this.” These were the words Dr. Debra Mesch said to me to improve the quality of my work in the Gender and Philanthropy online graduate level course. Strong, but I have always accepted the challenge of teachers and instructors that take me into uncomfortable spaces. The course, led… Read more »
Soldier-philanthropist spreads love and service
The Black History Month 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honors the roles that black Americans have played in warfare, from the American Revolution to the present day. We feature alumna and service member Coretta McAllister. By Adriene Davis Kalugyer What… Read more »