Originally, Kayla Plummer, B.A. ’18, did not want to attend college. However, her parents insisted that she attend, and so Plummer decided to major in elementary education at IUPUI. “I knew that I wanted to work with and help youth in some capacity. However, I learned that elementary education was not the right path for… Read more »
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Outstanding staff member: Michele Farris
“She was a quick learner and knows just about every aspect of our work in this department.” “She works diligently and keeps a positive attitude.” “She is one of the most caring and kind people I know.” These words describe one of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Outstanding Staff Award winners, Michele Farris. As… Read more »
The Human Needs Index and Poverty in Remote Areas
Since its launch, the Human Needs Index (HNI) has served as a powerful tool to track human need with different indicators and less lag time than conventional government data. The partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and The Salvation Army produces and analyzes data that is updated every three months in… Read more »