At the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s commencement ceremony on May 12, newly-minted bachelor’s degree alumna Emily Jones shared her thoughts with the graduates of the Class of 2018. Jones graduated with high distinction and is currently serving as the fundraising and development intern at the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. She… Read more »
Student Spotlights
A passion for fundraising and the making of a Y champion
For Lilly Family School of Philanthropy B.A. junior Erica Gould, working at the YMCA is in her blood. A fifth-generation YMCA employee, Gould has worked at the Y since she was 17 and through hard work and dedication, has advanced to become the assistant site director for the New Britton Elementary before- and after-school program…. Read more »
Undergraduate students honored for community engagement
In 2006, the William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion was established in order to honor both graduating bachelor’s and master’s students who have illustrated excellent service to their community. The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy had three undergraduate students chosen to receive this honor this year. Here, Elliot Dunbar, Taylor Parker, and Rosie Tarlton explain… Read more »
Involving and engaging fellow students: A day in the life of a bachelor’s student
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 we… Read more »
It’s been a year
By Justine Oppelt It’s hard to think that I only have three more years left in this school. I only have three more years left until I’m officially out in the “real world.” Although, I think I’m already out in the “real world” because I pay bills. Who knew that bills would determine everything you… Read more »