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 »
Tag: IUPUI
Focus on advocacy leads to new institute on diversity
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 »
Two students, two paths, one competition
You may have heard about the David Nathan Meyerson Prize for Leadership and Giving competition and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy undergraduate winners of that competition, senior Rosie Tarlton and junior Elizabeth Williams. You may have listened to their presentations and heard Tarlton talk about her passion for children’s health and Williams focus on… Read more »
Finding a home
Arriving at IUPUI, undergraduate student Taylor Parker believed she wanted to pursue a degree in social work. A meeting with an advisor and a visit to the third floor of University Hall changed her mind. But where did her passion for helping others begin? “My family has always volunteered. I’ve always helped them out and… Read more »
Thought-provoking conversations and valuable insights
Discover in the final part of this three-part blog series where the discussions, the research, the questions, the learning will come from. In this blog, we’ll focus on how and why a blog from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offers thought-provoking conversations and valuable insights into all things philanthropy. Established in 1987… Read more »