Indianapolis Star: Local high school students get a taste of college at University of Indianapolis camp

For many high schoolers, the prospect of college is overwhelming; the University of Indianapolis hopes to change that for a group of local teenagers.

For the past two years, the southside university has hosted a summer success camp for students from the Perry Township School District. This year, 82 students are spending the week living in the University of Indianapolis dorms and taking a variety of bite-sized “classes” taught by professors. The experience aims to give students a glimpse of what college has to offer. [continue reading]