Being a first year college student hasn’t stopped Maren Lehman from accessing tools and resources to pursue her passion of educating people about the dangers and realities of eating disorders. The philanthropic studies major arrived on campus ready to pursue her passion to help others. The Whitley County, Indiana native had already been involved with… Read more »
In the fall, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy hosted the David Nathan Meyerson Prize for Leadership and Giving Competition, where five undergraduates competed to earn two service scholarships, and the Prize for International Service Competition, where five graduate students presented to earn one international service scholarship. For senior Kelsey Harrington, education hits close to… 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 »
How do internships benefit students at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, as well as local nonprofit organizations? Dr. Tyrone Freeman, director of undergraduate programs and assistant professor of philanthropic studies, explains: “Internships are a vital part of the undergraduate learning experience. They provide students with pre-professional opportunities in the workplace that expose them to… Read more »
Happy last day of 2018! We’re counting down our 10 most popular blog posts from 2018. Enjoy! A thesis + a change in mind = whole new fundraising insights Maarten Bout, M.A.’18, talks about his master’s thesis research, discussing empathy in fundraising contact reports. With the guidance of Sara Konrath, Ph.D., associate professor of… Read more »