What’s it like to be a new student at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy? Topher Anderson is finding out now. The Marian University graduate began the in-person master’s degree program on Monday, beginning his journey studying philanthropy. Anderson will also serve as a McKinney Fellow during his time on campus. He came to philanthropy… Read more »
Yesterday, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy welcomed new bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. students on campus and online. Included are maps that show the wide range of states and countries that new students originate from this fall semester. Some will live in Indianapolis and attend classes in person. Some master’s and graduate certificate students will… Read more »
By Dana R.H. Doan Prior to starting the Ph.D. program at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy last fall, I recall feeling anxious about leaving Vietnam and the nonprofit sector to start my academic journey. One year later, and my first summer back in Vietnam was filled with a stimulating mix of readings, research, and… Read more »
After graduating in 2015 with a master’s in philanthropic studies and certificate in nonprofit management, Kyla McEntire has served as the Fund Manager at the Oaks Academy in Indianapolis for the past three years. Here, she talks about her journey through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and how she applies the knowledge she… Read more »
Ever since she attended her first science fair on IUPUI’s campus in sixth grade, Fort Wayne native Nirupama Devanathan knew that she wanted to attend college here. “Every year, I returned to IUPUI for science fair, and was so impressed with the campus and the faculty members that I spoke with during the course of… Read more »