For undergraduate student Lamin Conteh, service defines how he gives back. The ROTC cadet knew early on that he enjoyed caring for and helping people, but he didn’t discover his passion until he started volunteering with the United Services Organization (USO) in its veteran’s affairs department. After enrolling at IUPUI, Conteh discovered the philanthropic studies… Read more »
The COVID-19 virus has killed over 70,000 people worldwide, and has infected more than 1.2 million individuals. This global health crisis has forced billions of people around the world into their homes, slowed down economies, and altered society and community. Recognizing the destructive path that this virus has taken, Pamala Wiepking, Ph.D., Visiting Stead Family… Read more »
Updated March 20, 2020 Last night, Netflix released a 4-part miniseries entitled, “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker,” starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer. Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, an expert on Madam C.J. Walker and philanthropy in communities of color, has been studying Walker and black women’s philanthropy for a decade. He provided… Read more »
We like to say that there’s no “typical” philanthropic studies student, although they all have one common trait: they want to make a difference. Casey Ruschman is no different. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and finance, she was in the middle of a successful career in finance and accounting for Duke Energy… Read more »