Angela Logan, Ph.D., told her grandfather at age four that she wanted to be a doctor and a cheerleader. “I think the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders were really popular at the time, which influenced my thinking!” she laughed. While the medical profession didn’t interest Logan growing up, she did learn what it meant to serve others…. Read more »
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Experimental, experiential learning: How Ph.D. students built knowledge and skills for future careers
In Dr. Sara Konrath’s P-690 Research in Philanthropic Studies course, first and second-year doctoral students work together in groups to create an experimental research project. After creating and working on the project throughout the semester, they prepare and then give the presentation in front of a panel of judges and their fellow students. The group… Read more »
New semester, new students, new philanthropic understanding
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 »
Aligning theory and practice: Talking about community philanthropy in Hong Kong
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 »
Work, work, work: A day in the life of a Ph.D. 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. First up is… Read more »