Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # UIndy 360 The official news and events source for the University of Indianapolis ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://news.uindy.edu/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://news.uindy.edu/news/) - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in July:](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/08/06/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-july-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in July: Liz - [The Power of Lean: Dr. Craig Seidelson Manufactures Change in Indiana Correctional Industries](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/29/the-power-of-lean-dr-craig-seidelson-manufactures-change-in-indiana-correctional-industries/) - Walking the corridors of an Indiana correctional facility, Dr. Craig Seidelson stops in front of a whiteboard covered with green, red, and yellow markers and project deadlines. But the projects aren’t what catch his attention; it’s the names written beside them. They tell him who’s doing the work. When he first arrived, it was mostly - [In the news: Sociology and Music](https://news.uindy.edu/2014/03/20/in-the-news-sociology-and-music/) - Dr. Amanda Miller, assistant professor of Sociology, has coauthored another intriguing study on the vagaries of the human heart, titled "The Ecology of Relationships" and freshly published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Miller's work with colleague Sharon Sassler of Cornell University shows that the location and means by which the typical romantic couple meets can vary widely by - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in October](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-october-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in October: Dr. - [UIndy Ranked in Top Sport Management Programs](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/03/uindy-ranked-in-top-sport-management-programs/) - By Ella Shelburn The University of Indianapolis sport management program has been ranked as one of the top sport management programs by two organizations. UIndy was ranked #14 in the top 50 Best Accredited Sport Management programs by Intelligent.com for 2025. Intelligent.com ranks over 2,000 colleges and universities using data from the U.S. Department of - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in January](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/08/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-january/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in January: Dr. - [UIndy community gardens help neighbors stay food-secure during pandemic](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/02/uindy-community-gardens-help-neighbors-stay-food-secure-during-pandemic/) - A partnership between the University of Indianapolis, Community Health Network and the South Indy Quality of Life Plan (SoIndy) is bringing fresh produce to our southside neighbors at a time when it is needed most. Organic produce grown in UIndy’s community gardens will be distributed to residents every week during the month of June at - [WTHR: Perry Township Schools announces career-connected learning program for high schoolers based at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/28/wthr-perry-township-schools-announces-career-connected-learning-program-for-high-schoolers-based-at-uindy/) - A $30 million partnership between Perry Township Schools and the University of Indianapolis is creating Indiana’s first university campus-based career-connected learning program for high school students. WTHR highlighted the new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program, which will temporarily open in Martin Hall at UIndy before moving into a permanent 52,150-square-foot facility expected to be completed for - [Daily Journal: New master plan reimagines UIndy spaces for changing student needs](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/13/daily-journal-new-master-plan-reimagines-uindy-spaces-for-changing-student-needs/) - The University of Indianapolis is developing a new campus master plan to modernize academic spaces, expand green areas, improve student housing and update athletic facilities to better meet changing student needs. The Daily Journal spoke with Chris Plouff, provost and executive vice president at UIndy, about how the plan aligns with the university’s strategic priorities - [5 Reasons to Read “Dracula” by  Bram Stoker with Communiversity 2026](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/29/5-reasons-to-read-dracula-by-bram-stoker-with-communiversity-2026/) - Communiversity – the University of Indianapolis’s online, book-club-style course – returns this fall to explore the Gothic horror classic, “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. Why should you register for Communiversity this year? 1. Because you’re a fan of vampires and want to read the novel that shaped them all. From capes and castles to fangs and - [UIndy partners with Perry Township Schools to build $30M Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program, Indiana's first on a university campus](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/28/uindy-partners-with-perry-township-schools-to-build-30m-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-program-indianas-first-on-a-university-campus/) - Beginning Wednesday July 29, the first day of the school year, Perry Township Schools will redefine the high school experience by launching Indiana's first career-connected learning program housed on a university campus. Located at the University of Indianapolis, the entrepreneurship/innovation program will immerse students in real-world learning while preparing them for college and careers. The - [UIndy Collegiate National Association for Music Education Earns National Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/28/uindy-collegiate-national-association-for-music-education-earns-national-awards/) - The UIndy Collegiate National Association for Music Education (cNAfME) chapter earned national recognition for its commitment to professional development, advocacy, and student success. The chapter has received national honors at the annual National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) conference for three consecutive years. Excellence in Professional Development The UIndy cNAfME was one of six chapters - [Two UIndy Graduates Complete Prestigious Orr Fellowship](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/15/two-uindy-graduates-complete-prestigious-orr-fellowship/) - Two University of Indianapolis graduates completed the prestigious Orr Fellowship, a highly competitive two-year early-career development program. Mateo Cedano ’24 (Information Systems & Applied Business Analytics) and Dan Sullivan ’23 ’24 (Business Administration, MBA) were among 46 members of the latest class to complete the program. Orr Fellowship recruits, assesses and matches high-achieving university graduates - [Dr. Tanuja Singh named again to Indiana 250 List of Influential Hoosiers](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/21/dr-tanuja-singh-named-again-to-indiana-250-list-of-influential-hoosiers/) - University of Indianapolis President Dr. Tanuja Singh is among those named to IBJ Media’s fifth annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential business and community leaders from a wide range of sectors, including both public and private organizations. “It is an honor to once again be included among the Hoosier leaders who - [UIndy MSSM Ranks in Top #15](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/06/uindy-mssm-ranks-in-top-15/) - The University of Indianapolis Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program earned a place in the Sports Management Degree Guide Top 15 Best Sport Management Graduate Programs. Out of 229 Sport Management Master’s programs in the nation, according to Sports Management Degree Guide, the UIndy MSSM program was ranked as 15th best. Speaking about - [Athletes to compete in Special Olympics Indiana’s 2019 Youth State Basketball Tournament March 23](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/15/athletes-to-compete-in-special-olympics-indianas-2019-youth-state-basketball-tournament-march-23/) - Special Olympics Indiana’s annual Youth State Basketball Tournament culminates during the weekend of March 23 at the University of Indianapolis. The University will host the Youth Tournament, with all events to be held in Nicoson Hall and the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 23, 2019. This tournament is - [UIndy faculty attend ICHE Faculty Leadership Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/15/uindy-faculty-attend-iche-faculty-leadership-conference/) - Three University of Indianapolis faculty attended the Faculty Leadership Conference organized by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education on Friday, February 15, 2019, in Indianapolis. Mary Moore, professor of sociology and associate provost of accreditation, assessment and education innovations (pictured right); Marianna Foulkrod, director of the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement; and Brad Neal, - [UIndy's Commitment to Military-Affiliated Students Earns Purple Star Recognition](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/09/uindys-commitment-to-military-affiliated-students-earns-purple-star-recognition/) - The University of Indianapolis has been recognized as a Tier 3 Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution, acknowledging its commitment to supporting military affiliated students. The program is run by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. First awarded in 2025, the designation evaluates schools on 37 standards across eight areas, including student engagement, institutional support - [University of Indianapolis named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/07/university-of-indianapolis-named-a-2026-2027-college-of-distinction/) - At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, the University of Indianapolis offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named UIndy a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks - [IBJ: STEM scarcity fuels new paths for potential teachers](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/26/ibj-stem-scarcity-fuels-new-paths-for-potential-teachers/) - Indiana schools continue to face a shortage of STEM teachers, with districts relying on emergency teaching permits to fill math, science, technology and engineering classrooms. IBJ examined the issue through the University of Indianapolis’ new STEM2Teach program, a nine credit accelerated pathway launching this fall to help STEM graduates and career changers earn initial secondary - [WISH-TV: High schoolers explore medical careers at Young Achievers Academy](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/25/wish-tv-high-schoolers-explore-medical-careers-at-young-achievers-academy/) - High school students across Central Indiana are exploring medical careers through the Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (CIAHEC)'s Young Achievers Academy at the University of Indianapolis, a free three-week summer program that offers hands-on exposure to fields such as veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and neuroscience. WISH-TV featured the program as part - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in June](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/07/02/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-june-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in June: Dr. - [John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to visit the University of Indianapolis](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/30/john-lennon-educational-tour-bus-to-visit-the-university-of-indianapolis/) - An encounter with the creative legacy of the late John Lennon will be available to Central Indiana residents when the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus visits the University of Indianapolis. The bus will be open for free public tours and demonstrations of recording studio techniques and technology from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in November](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-november-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in November: Dr. - [IBJ: Cracking the Glass Ceiling is Not Enough: New Women’s Executive Leadership Institute Brings Sisterhood Approach to Progress](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/22/ibj-cracking-the-glass-ceiling-is-not-enough-new-womens-executive-leadership-institute-brings-sisterhood-approach-to-progress/) - The proverbial glass ceiling, or the unequal divide between women and men in leadership roles, is often cited as one of the reasons to create a more representative workplace. There is abundant research showing that while women represent an equal number of employees in the lower levels of management in the United States, the top - [WLFI: University of Indianapolis Professor to Study Wabash and Erie Canal](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/14/wlfi-university-of-indianapolis-professor-to-study-wabash-and-erie-canal/) - In Carroll and Cass counties, a University of Indianapolis professor will do an archaeological survey of more than 800 acres of land. Christopher Moore plans to find sites that could be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in May](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-may/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in May: Dr. - [Psychology Today: Why Not View the Other Side as “Crazy?”](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/14/psychology-today-why-not-view-the-other-side-as-crazy/) - With the 2024 election fast approaching, anxiety about our fellow citizen’s voting behavior is high. It’s a common refrain that people on the other side of one’s political view seem to be either ignorant, evil, or crazy. This third option is not typically taken seriously. But as a philosopher of neurodivergence and as a father of an autistic child, I - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in April](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-april/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in April: Dr. - [Psychology Today: Dehumanizing Language Is a Threat to Safety](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/25/psychology-today-dehumanizing-language-is-a-threat-to-safety/) - “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The saying takes me back to the playgrounds of my childhood where I heard it chanted countless times. It leaves me wondering, did we really believe it? Or were we trying to convince ourselves of it, to prevent the hurtful words from lodging too - [2022 Whirling Prize Winner Appears on UIndy Potluck Podcast, Debuts Student-Created Broadside Design](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/27/2022-whirling-prize-winner-appears-on-uindy-potluck-podcast-debuts-student-created-broadside-design/) - Earlier this year, Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis student-run publisher, announced What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me by Donna Gordon as the 2022 Whirling Prize winner. The Whirling Prize is awarded by Etchings Press each fall to two books that demonstrate an excellent and compelling response to a theme selected by UIndy students. - [Colleen Wynn published in "Race and Social Problems"](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/24/colleen-wynn-published-in-race-and-social-problems/) - Assistant professor of sociology, Dr. Colleen Wynn, recently had a paper published in Race and Social Problems which explores the patterns of residential segregation by race/ethnicity and family structure and the presence of children. Wynn says: "We find that Black, single-mother families are highly segregated from White families but do not find these same differences - [One Step at a Time: UIndy professor to run 160 miles across Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/15/one-step-at-a-time-uindy-professor-to-run-160-miles-across-indiana/) - Ultrarunning is a microcosm of life, according to Laura Santurri. “You have these absolutely atrocious moments and these incredibly wonderful moments,” she said. “They’re all kind of fleeting, and you learn to just enjoy them for what they are.” Next week Santurri, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies - [Through Their Eyes: an interdisciplinary study of local refugees](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/17/through-their-eyes-an-interdisciplinary-study-of-local-refugees/) - University of Indianapolis faculty, students and community partners collaborated on a research study to better understand how Congolese refugees were settling in Indianapolis. The project was co-led by Jyotika Saksena, associate professor and graduate director of the international relations program in the Department of History and Political Science, and made possible by two different partnerships. - [Jyotika Saksena publishes research in Journal of International Migration and Integration](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/05/jyotika-saksena-publishes-article-in-journal-of-international-migration-and-integration/) - Jyotika Saksena, associate professor and graduate director of the International Relations Program, published an article, “Through their Eyes: A Photovoice and Interview Exploration of Integration Experiences of Congolese Refugee Women in Indianapolis,” in the Journal of International Migration and Integration. - [From Winnie-the-Pooh to Campus Police: UIndy Racing Helps Students ‘Power’ to the Finish Line with Cars of the Future](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/11/from-winnie-the-pooh-to-campus-police-uindy-racing-helps-students-power-to-the-finish-line-with-cars-of-the-future/) - Written by Dan Klein There are few endeavors that combine the construction of electric vehicles with whimsical designs like a campus police cruiser or a honey pot (driven by none other than Winnie-the-Pooh)—all on a strict budget of $600 or less. But this is the world of the Power Racing Series. And it gives UIndy - [Connecting Students, Employers, and Industry at Meet UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/24/connecting-students-employers-and-industry-at-meet-uindy/) - The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center hosted more than 30 organizations at the University of Indianapolis for Meet UIndy, an event dedicated to helping employers connect with and recruit UIndy students and graduates. “At UIndy, we want every employer to feel welcome on our campus,” said Jessica Sremanak, director of employer engagement. “We’re eager - [Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences Recognizes Outstanding Alumni](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/19/shaheen-college-of-arts-sciences-recognizes-outstanding-alumni/) - The University of Indianapolis's Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences proudly recognized outstanding alumni who have achieved exceptional success and leveraged their UIndy education to make a significant impact in their field, within their communities, and in the world. This year’s Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients were: Randy Fearnow '77 - [Real Problems, Real Solutions: Engineering Students Use DesignSpine Expo to Showcase Real-World Work for Outside Clients](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/19/real-problems-real-solutions-engineering-students-use-designspine-expo-to-showcase-real-world-work-for-outside-clients/) - There is nothing like a real-world problem to help university students learn critical thinking, multi-discipline communication skills and client collaboration—whether that problem is how to transform a Basic Utility Vehicle in sub-Saharan Africa to power a water pump and bring water to a family or small village, or how to design a Fluid Control Systems - [UIndy announces $2M gift establishing the R.B. Annis Distinguished Professor of Engineering](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/15/uindy-announces-2m-gift-establishing-the-r-b-annis-distinguished-professor-of-engineering/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced a $2 million gift from the R.B. Annis Educational Foundation to establish the R.B. Annis Distinguished Professor of Engineering. The investment represents a significant commitment to strengthening UIndy’s efforts to develop Indiana’s future STEM workforce by preparing the next generation of engineers, problem solvers and innovators. “The creation of - [University of Indianapolis Engineering Programs Earn Full ABET Accreditation](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/08/university-of-indianapolis-engineering-programs-earn-full-abet-accreditation/) - The R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis is proud to announce that each of its engineering bachelor’s degree programs has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide. - [University of Indianapolis awarded highly competitive $2 million grant to support low-income STEM students](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/16/university-of-indianapolis-awarded-highly-competitive-2-million-grant-to-support-low-income-stem-students/) - The University of Indianapolis has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand access to engineering, math and data science degrees for students from low-income backgrounds. The highly competitive award comes through the NSF’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program which supports students pursuing high-demand careers. - [History, Political Science, and International Relations Students Receive 2025 Donald Carmony & Roland Nelson Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/03/history-political-science-and-international-relations-students-receive-donald-carmony-roland-nelson-awards-2/) - By Ella Shelburn UIndy students Lucas Griffin ’26 (History, Secondary Education) and Zidayin Lyons ’27 (History, International Relations) received awards for their academic success in the Department of History and Political Science. Griffin received the Donald Carmony Award for Excellence, an endowed scholarship awarded to a senior with the highest grade point average in a - [Four Indianapolis-Area High School Seniors Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarships to UIndy’s R.B. Annis School of Engineering](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/22/four-indianapolis-area-high-school-seniors-awarded-full-tuition-scholarships-to-uindys-r-b-annis-school-of-engineering/) - This spring, the University of Indianapolis’ R.B. Annis School of Engineering awarded four full-tuition scholarships to local Indianapolis high school seniors. Upon the accreditation announcement of three programs within R.B. Annis School of Engineering in September 2022, the school launched its partnership with four local high schools for Indianapolis students to study engineering at UIndy; - [Championing Access: UIndy Professors Earn PALSave Open Educator Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/12/championing-access-uindy-professors-earn-palsave-open-educator-award/) - Dr. Amanda Miller, professor of sociology, and Dr. Greg Shufeldt, associate professor of political science, have been named recipients of the 2025 PALSave Open Educator Award. The annual award, presented by the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI), recognizes innovation and excellence in support of higher education, textbook affordability, and student success. “We are - [UIndy Students Awarded in 2025 International Student Broadcasting Championship](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/09/uindy-students-awarded-in-2025-international-student-broadcasting-championship/) - Many communication students at the University of Indianapolis were finalists in the 2025 International Student Broadcasting Championship. The International Student Broadcasting Championship encourages students to improve their skills in radio broadcasting, video production, and digital content creation. Rick Dunkle, general manager of both UIndy TV and UIndy Radio, feels lucky to watch his students grow - [Indiana State Police and UIndy launch first ‘Careers in Public Safety’ event to showcase career paths and fight staffing shortages](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/07/indiana-state-police-and-uindy-launch-first-careers-in-public-safety-event-to-showcase-career-paths-and-fight-staffing-shortages/) - With staffing shortages affecting Hoosier law enforcement agencies, the Indiana State Police have partnered with the University of Indianapolis launched the first “Careers in Public Safety” aimed at attracting a new, diverse talent pool and increases applications for a wide variety of professional staff positions—from forensic scientists and nurses to drone pilots and human resources. - [Engineering Students and Faculty Serve Nonprofit While Transforming Vehicle for the African Sun](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/28/engineering-students-and-faculty-serve-nonprofit-while-transforming-vehicle-for-the-african-sun/) - We’ve all been there—taking on what seems to be just a ‘little’ project around the house or the yard, and that ballooning into something far more complicated and convoluted than we ever imagined. That’s just what happened to students and faculty at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering earlier this year. But thanks to perseverance, - [DesignSpine Expo Showcases Problem-Solving Skills in the Real World for Engineering Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/17/designspine-expo-showcases-problem-solving-skills-in-the-real-world-for-engineering-students/) - Whether it is creating a better pneumatic snap press for catheters or adding automation to an assembly line machine to create a more efficient and reliable process, University of Indianapolis engineering students demonstrated how they are solving real-world problems for outside clients at the third annual DesignSpine Expo. Every single sophomore through senior in the - [Meet UIndy’s 2026 Orientation Leaders for New Hounds Days! ](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/10/meet-uindys-2026-orientation-leaders-for-new-hounds-days/) - Every Greyhound starts somewhere, and your Orientation Leaders are here to help you take those first steps. As current University of Indianapolis students, they're the friendly faces who will guide you through New Hounds Day, answer your questions, and help you feel connected before classes even begin. From exploring campus and registering for classes to - [Keeping It in the Family: How the Hadleys Made UIndy Home](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/23/keeping-it-in-the-family-how-the-hadleys-made-uindy-home/) - Rob Hadley's office is a clear reflection of who he is. Alongside plaques from his wrestling days, the walls are lined with Star Wars collectibles. “I embrace being nerdy and quirky,” said Hadley, an admissions counselor at UIndy. “People enjoy seeing who you really are.” The office tells a larger story than his hobbies alone. - [UIndy Art Therapy Partnership Creates a More Colorful Future for All](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/18/uindy-art-therapy-partnership-creates-a-more-colorful-future-for-all/) - Creativity is bursting from the seams at Noble Art, Noble’s newest location in Speedway for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The space features an art studio and gallery to promote sales of individual art. Inside a room filled with about a dozen artists, each person is focused on their own project. At one table, - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in May](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-may-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in May: Dr. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in December](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/01/07/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-december-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in December: Dr. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in August](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/05/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-august-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in August: Dr. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in May](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-may-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in May: Dr. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in June](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-june/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in June: The - [Center for Collaborative Innovation presents webinar: "The Innovator You"](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/10/center-for-collaborative-innovation-presents-webinar-the-innovator-you/) - Virtual webinar: "The Innovator You"4 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021 The Center for Collaborative Innovation (CCI) at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering is glad to invite you to a webinar titled, "The Innovator You." Learn how, with an entrepreneurial mindset, you can arouse the innovator in you to solve problems that matter and create - [Sarah Pfohl publishes article in Postdigital Science and Education](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/25/sarah-pfohl-publishes-article-in-postdigital-science-and-education/) - Sarah Pfohl, assistant professor of photography in the Department of Art & Design, was the lead author of a journal article, "Simple, Dark, and Deep: Photographic Theorizations of As-Yet Schools" in Postdigital Science and Education. The article features contributions from 24 artists and thinkers from around the U.S. and world including Kami Spear '21, a UIndy - [UIndy announces Teacher of the Year nominees and winner](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/27/uindy-announces-teacher-of-the-year-nominees-and-winner-2/) - The University of Indianapolis is pleased to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year Recipient as Laura Merrifield Wilson PhD, Associate Professor of International Relations. She began her tenure at the University of Indianapolis in 2013. Known for her unbridled enthusiasm relating local, state, and national political science to her students, Dr. Wilson has extended - [BUILD program celebrates 30-year anniversary](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/27/build-program-celebrates-30-year-anniversary/) - For 30 years, UIndy students with learning-related disabilities have been able to find full support in earning an associate's or bachelor's degree through the BUILD program (short for Baccalaureate for University of Indianapolis Learning Disabled). While all students with learning disabilities have reasonable accommodations available to them at no additional charge through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, the BUILD program - [School of Occupational Therapy employs creativity in time of pandemic](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/30/school-of-occupational-therapy-employs-creativity-in-time-of-pandemic/) - As UIndy moves through this challenging time of uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, our faculty and staff are working to ensure our students can continue their academic work. This is especially difficult for students who need to complete clinical experiences required for graduation. The School of Occupational Therapy has developed a creative solution for Master - [Laura Wilson joins Indiana Humanities' Speakers Bureau for 2020 suffrage centennial](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/06/laura-wilson-joins-indiana-humanities-speakers-bureau-for-2020-suffrage-centennial/) - Dr. Laura Wilson, assistant professor of political science, was selected to participate in the Speakers Bureau for Indiana Humanities’ celebration of the women’s suffrage centennial in 2020. In her series of lectures titled,“Have We Come a Long Way, Baby?”, Dr. Wilson explores ideas around women comprising a majority of the population yet remaining underrepresented within - [Welcome, Class of 2023!](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/08/22/welcome-class-of-2023/) - Welcome Week 2019 began Wednesday, Aug. 21 with new student move-in and convocation. A UIndy tradition, hundreds of students, faculty and staff volunteered on the "Movin' Crew." The Class of 2023 boasts an average freshman GPA of 3.5 and is represented by 21 states and 30 countries. Top majors include business, nursing, biology, engineering, criminal justice, - [Small Acts, Lasting Impact: DPT Students Discover the Power of Service](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/01/small-acts-lasting-impact-dpt-students-discover-the-power-of-service/) - Inside the Schwitzer Student Center, conversations about gardening, food insecurity, and disability advocacy transformed the Service Learning Fair from a class requirement into a glimpse of what it means to serve as a healthcare professional. Through posters, brochures, and slideshows, second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students shared lessons from the 30 hours of volunteer service - [UIndy School of Psychology Faculty, Alumni, and Students Collaborate to Study Emotional Health and TikTok](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/06/02/uindy-school-of-psychology-faculty-alumni-and-students-collaborate-to-study-emotional-health-and-tiktok/) - As the United States continues to face a growing youth mental health crisis, social media use has become a central part of the conversation. From endless doomscrolling to the emotional effects of online content, nearly every aspect of social media is being examined as mental health professionals work to better understand its impact and develop - [The Athletic: Larger college football playoffs already exist. So what can FBS learn from FCS and beyond?](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/28/the-athletic-larger-college-football-playoffs-already-exist-so-what-can-fbs-learn-from-fcs-and-beyond/) - As college football leaders debate expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, lower-division playoff systems are offering insight into how larger postseason formats can affect competition, scheduling and player development. The Athletic included perspective from University of Indianapolis head football coach Chris Keevers, whose program has made four consecutive NCAA Division II playoff appearances, - [Indianapolis Star: Party labels hit Indiana school boards. What's that mean for voters?](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/19/party-labels-hit-indiana-school-boards-whats-that-mean-for-voters/) - Indiana voters will see party labels on school board ballots for the first time this year following a change in state law that makes school board elections partisan. The Indianapolis Star turned to University of Indianapolis political scientist Laura Merrifield Wilson, professor of political science, to explain how the change could affect both candidates and - [UIndy launches new STEM2Teach program to help address Indiana’s teacher shortage](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/28/uindy-launches-new-stem2teach-program-to-help-address-indianas-teacher-shortage/) - The University of Indianapolis is launching STEM2Teach, a new program to meet a critical statewide need for teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Beginning this fall, the 36-week program will provide an accelerated pathway to teaching licensure for individuals with STEM degrees who are looking to make a meaningful shift into - [UIndy Receives Additional Funding to Support Summer Success Camp](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/15/uindy-receives-additional-funding-to-support-summer-success-camp/) - The University of Indianapolis’ Summer Success Camp will continue to thrive after receiving additional funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) initiative. The $343,376 grant is helping the University encourage the younger generation to pursue higher education. The Summer Success Camp, launched in 2023, is a free, week-long camp - [Meet UIndy: Building Stronger Connections Between Employers and Greyhounds](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/22/meet-uindy-building-stronger-connections-between-employers-and-greyhounds/) - Written by Troi Watts More than 30 employers joined the Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center at the University of Indianapolis for Meet UIndy, an event focused on building stronger connections between employers and UIndy students and recent graduates. The event explored strategies for effective recruitment, highlighted opportunities for collaboration, and introduced the University’s new - [University of Indianapolis receives $2.5 million Lilly Endowment grant through Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities initiative](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/30/university-of-indianapolis-receives-2-5-million-lilly-endowment-grant-through-charting-the-future-for-indianas-colleges-and-universities-initiative/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis is the recipient of a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities. The grant will support student retention, diversified educational programming, data-driven decision-making and initiatives to link institutional expertise with business organizations. Launched in 2019, Lilly Endowment’s Charting the Future - [Senior Spotlight: William Durchholz '20 (chemistry, pre-medicine)](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/23/senior-spotlight-william-durchholz-20-chemistry-pre-medicine/) - While the second semester has been impacted greatly by the coronavirus pandemic, many Greyhound seniors are putting a ‘cap’ on their UIndy careers before the conferral of their diplomas this summer. Please enjoy the entries in this year’s “Senior Spotlight” series, as we celebrate these soon-to-be Greyhound graduates. *** William Durchholz ’20 (chemistry, pre-medicine), who - [UIndy Department of English Names 2026-2027 Student Poet Laureate](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/15/uindy-department-of-english-names-2026-2027-student-poet-laureate/) - The Department of English at the University of Indianapolis is excited to announce the selection of Sarah Tiffany '28 as the 2026-27 Student Poet Laureate. Tiffany is an English-creative writing major whose writing ranges from fantasy to creative non-fiction –her poems are primarily built on experiences and feelings. Tiffany was selected through a competitive application - [WXIN: Summer music camps at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/11/wxin-summer-music-camps-at-uindy/) - Central Indiana students interested in music have a wide range of summer music camp opportunities at the University of Indianapolis, with seven June programs focused on performance, recording, collaboration and accessibility. FOX59 Morning News highlighted the camps in an energetic morning segment featuring UIndy music faculty members Terence Mayhue, Brett Leonard and Mark O’Connor who - [WRTV: University of Indianapolis launches UIndy Online](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/07/wrtv-university-of-indianapolis-launches-uindy-online/) - The University of Indianapolis has launched UIndy Online, a new platform designed to expand access to affordable and flexible higher education for working adults, transfer students and other post traditional learners. WRTV highlighted the initiative by interviewing Chris Plouff, UIndy provost and executive vice president, who discussed how the fully online model and accelerated seven - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in April](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-april-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in April: Dr. - [U.S. News & World Report: Good Boys (and Good Girls): 12 Colleges With Dog Mascots](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/21/u-s-news-world-report-good-boys-and-good-girls-12-colleges-with-dog-mascots/) - These four-legged celebrities love treats, tricks and the roar of the crowd. UIndy’s first live greyhound mascot arrived in January 1966, a gift from alum and former athletic director Edgar Bright. After recovering from a broken leg, 3-year-old Dixie couldn’t race again but won the hearts of the whole school. [continue reading] - [Washington Post: After Harvard and Penn resignations, who wants to be a college president?](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/12/washington-post-after-harvard-and-penn-resignations-who-wants-to-be-a-college-president/) - The resignation of Claudine Gay from Harvard and Liz Magill from the University of Pennsylvania highlighted the escalating pressures on college presidents [continue reading] - [University of Indianapolis celebrates International Education Month](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/04/university-of-indianapolis-celebrates-international-education-month/) - The fifth annual International Education Month gets underway from mid-October to mid-November, with a variety of performing arts, film, lectures, and interactive events designed to showcase international, indigenous, and migrant cultures at the University of Indianapolis and the rich benefits of intercultural exchange. Highlights include the 33rd Annual Celebration of the Flags on Oct. 14, - [Krista Latham featured in "Missing in Brooks County" documentary](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/19/krista-latham-featured-in-missing-in-brooks-county-documentary/) - The work of Krista Latham, director of the UIndy Human Identification Center and professor of biology, is featured in a new documentary, “Missing in Brooks County.” Since 2013, Latham has led a team of human biology graduate students to participate with several other organizations in a large-scale identification initiative called “Operation Identification”. They worked in several southern - [WICR adapts to pandemic restrictions](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/26/wicr-adapts-to-pandemic-restrictions/) - We’ve all heard the saying, “The show must go on.” University of Indianapolis students learned firsthand how to keep the show going when coronavirus (COVID-19) struck in the middle of the spring semester. WICR, the student-run radio station that broadcasts from campus, has remained on the air throughout the pandemic, thanks to some out-of-the-box thinking - [Meet the Class of 2019!](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/17/meet-the-class-of-2019/) - May 2019 graduates share what’s next & how the University of Indianapolis helped them along the way. Formal commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, May 3 (graduates) and Saturday, May 4 (undergraduates). Find additional details at uindy.edu/graduation. - [5 Men in Caterpillar Costume, Including UIndy Photographer, Break Mini-Marathon Record](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/06/5-men-in-caterpillar-costume-including-uindy-photographer-break-world-record-at-mini-marathon/) - There was a confirmed caterpillar sighting at this year’s 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, and it was moving fast. UIndy photographer Zachary Davenport was part of a five-person team that ran a half-marathon in a caterpillar costume, setting a world record for the fastest time in the category. The group had previously set a Guinness World Record - [Chicago Tribune: Ghosts of stadiums past haunt Chicago Bears quest for a new stadium deal](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/02/chicago-tribune-ghosts-of-stadiums-past-haunt-chicago-bears-quest-for-a-new-stadium-deal/) - As Illinois and Indiana lawmakers debate public financing options for a potential new Chicago Bears stadium, past stadium deals are shaping the conversation around taxpayer costs and long-term economic impact. The Chicago Tribune examined how projects such as Lucas Oil Stadium, Soldier Field and Rate Field continue to influence modern stadium negotiations, particularly surrounding public - [Indianapolis Star: Democrats have more money than Rep. Victoria Spartz in 5th District race. Will it matter?](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/23/indianapolis-star-democrats-have-more-money-than-rep-victoria-spartz-in-5th-district-race-will-it-matter/) - Indiana Democrats see renewed opportunity in the state’s 5th Congressional District as several Democratic challengers have outraised U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz ahead of the 2026 primary election, according to Indianapolis Star coverage examining fundraising and voter momentum in the race. The newspaper turned to Laura Merrifield Wilson, UIndy professor of political science, for analysis of - [WXIN: Southside Saturday at the University of Indianapolis](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/08/wxin-southside-saturday-at-the-university-of-indianapolis/) - Southside Saturday at the University of Indianapolis brought together athletics, entertainment and community activities as part of a campuswide event celebrating UIndy and the surrounding southside Indianapolis community. A WXIN morning segment previewed the event and featured Deputy Athletic Director Jake Berry alongside two UIndy student wrestlers, including a playful arm wrestling competition with FOX59 - [WISH-TV: New UIndy degree program hopes to address Indiana’s shortage of school psychologists](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/08/wish-tv-new-uindy-degree-program-hopes-to-address-indianas-shortage-of-school-psychologists/) - The University of Indianapolis has launched a new School Psychology graduate program aimed at helping address Indiana’s shortage of school psychologists and expand access to student mental health support services. WISH-TV highlighted the hybrid program, which is designed for working professionals in education and behavioral health settings and combines online coursework with in-person training and - [WXIN: Celebrating Adopt-a-Greyhound Month with UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/06/wxin-celebrating-adopt-a-greyhound-month-with-uindy/) - National Adopt-a-Greyhound Month provided the backdrop for a WXIN segment featuring the University of Indianapolis live mascot program and the growing visibility of retired racing greyhound adoption. The coverage included Coran Sigman, handler of Grady the Greyhound and Grady II at the University of Indianapolis, who discussed how the university’s live mascots help connect students - [University of Indianapolis launches UIndy Online with low-cost tuition, free course opportunities](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/05/university-of-indianapolis-launches-uindy-online-with-low-cost-tuition-free-course-opportunities/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced the launch of UIndy Online to expand access to affordable and flexible education in high-demand fields for working adults, transfer students and other post-traditional learners. UIndy Online’s initial undergraduate degree programs—health sciences, organizational leadership and elementary education for paraprofessionals—were selected to meet clear workforce needs for the state of - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in March](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/01/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-march-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in March: Amy - [University of Indianapolis to celebrate 118th commencement May 2](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/05/01/university-of-indianapolis-to-celebrate-118th-commencement-may-2/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to announce more than 1,200 people are prepared to graduate this weekend. Future physical therapists, business leaders, social workers and more will be walking across the stage to get their diploma in one of three spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2. In addition, after more than six years - [UIndy Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year Recipient and Nominees](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/28/uindy-announces-2026-teacher-of-the-year-recipient-and-nominees/) - The University of Indianapolis is pleased to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year recipient as Dr. Vince Bertram, assistant professor in the School of Business. Dr. Vince Bertram approaches education not just as a profession, but as a profound responsibility rooted in his own life experiences. Having transitioned from a successful career in business - [UIndy Communication Students Earn 2026 Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarships](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/27/uindy-communication-students-earn-2026-indiana-broadcasters-association-scholarships/) - Two students from the University of Indianapolis Department of Communication, Ashley Ellison ’27 and Nate Long ’26, were named recipients of the 2026 Indiana Broadcasting Association (IBA) Scholarship. The IBA is allied with about 250 radio and television broadcasters and represents the broadcasting industry in Indiana. Their annual scholarship awards ten outstanding broadcasting students from - [Engineering Students Win National Robotics Battle](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/26/engineering-students-win-national-robotics-battle/) - For the second year in a row, a team of students from the R.B. Annis School of Engineering won at the National Robotic Challenge World Championship. This year, the team won multiple awards. The team won the Ultimate Combat Robot Battle Royale, where all battle robots from universities across the nation battled it out in - [UIndy Day 2026 Supporters Raise Over $400,000 for 79 Programs, Teams](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/27/uindy-day-2026-supporters-raise-over-400000-for-79-programs-teams/) - UIndy supporters from across the country united on Thursday, April 23, 2026, to celebrate the Eleventh Annual UIndy Day! Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University of Indianapolis shared hundreds of photos and memories to show their Pack Pride and supported current and future Greyhounds with $444,187 gifted to 79 UIndy programs - [UIndy to host first family-friendly Community Literacy Day on Feb. 28](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/24/uindy-to-host-first-family-friendly-community-literacy-day-on-feb-28/) - The University of Indianapolis will host its first Community Literacy Day on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Pavilion (HPA) on campus. The free, family-friendly event is designed to highlight both the fun and the importance of literacy and inspire readers of all ages. Every child who attends Community - [WXIN: UIndy Community Literacy Day](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/21/wxin-uindy-community-literacy-day/) - FOX59 spotlighted the University of Indianapolis’s first Community Literacy Day, a family-friendly event designed to promote early literacy, celebrate young authors and connect Central Indiana families with reading resources in an interview with event organizer Tracy Johnson, UIndy assistant professor of education. The event on Feb. 28 is scheduled to include interactive activities, local authors - [UIndy Celebrates Donor Impact at 19th Annual Philanthropy Lunch](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/09/uindy-celebrates-donor-impact-at-19th-annual-philanthropy-lunch/) - Written by Troi Watts The University of Indianapolis recently hosted its Nineteenth Annual Philanthropy Lunch to recognize and celebrate the impact of donors who generously provide scholarships, awards, and opportunities for UIndy students. The event offers donors a chance to connect with the students they support, while students share updates on their educational journeys at - [UIndy Alumna Provides ‘Transformative’ $100,000 Gift to Support Build Program Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/22/uindy-alumna-provides-transformative-100000-gift-to-support-build-program-students/) - The Build program at the University of Indianapolis received a transformative $100,000 gift that will help more students with learning-related disabilities like autism and ADHD get the support they need to succeed in college and beyond. The gift, from proud alumna Stephanie Metz (Physical Therapy), creates an endowed fund for Build students to help cover - [Seven Indiana High Schools Earn Early College Endorsement, Expanding Access to College Credit Across the State](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/21/seven-indiana-high-schools-earn-early-college-endorsement-expanding-access-to-college-credit-across-the-state/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has recognized seven Indiana high schools as endorsed Early College High Schools, marking a significant step forward in expanding access to college credit and postsecondary success across the state. The newly endorsed schools join a select and growing network of schools - [WFYI: What does good redistricting look like? Political scientist explains fair maps](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/09/wfyi-what-does-good-redistricting-look-like-political-scientist-explains-fair-maps/) - With redistricting drawing renewed attention nationwide, University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Political Science Laura Merrifield Wilson offered her expert perspective in a story on fair maps for Indiana Public Broadcasting. Wilson explained that fair electoral maps reflect coherent communities of interest, avoid unnatural “snake-like” districts and support competitive election outcomes. Her insight underscores how - [UIndy’s Philanthropy Lunch Showcases the Impact of Donor Support](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/20/uindys-philanthropy-lunch-showcases-the-impact-of-donor-support/) - At the University of Indianapolis, philanthropy is more than a transaction—it’s a relationship. That connection was on full display at the 20th Annual Philanthropy Lunch, where donors and students came together to share stories, gratitude, and the lasting impact of giving. Philanthropy Lunch offers a chance to put faces to names. Donors meet the students - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in November](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-november-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in November: Dr. - [DesignSpine Expo 2026: UIndy Engineering Students Tackle Real-World Problems](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/16/design-spine-expo-2026-uindy-engineering-students-tackle-real-world-problems/) - Team Stratamount wins Best Business Pitch at 2026 DesignSpine / Winners include Gabriel Stockrahm (second from left), Adam Bales (center), Dong Kuala (second from right) and Colton Wilkie (not pictured) - [Great UIndy Cleanup looks to beautify UIndy campus and University Heights neighborhood](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/16/great-uindy-cleanup-looks-to-beautify-uindy-campus-and-university-heights-neighborhood/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement is hosting this year’s Great UIndy Cleanup on Saturday, April 18, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting through 1 p.m. More than 100 people have already signed up to beautify the campus and the surrounding University Heights community by picking up trash, gardening and removing - [University Symphony Orchestra Takes Stage at Kennedy Center](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/07/university-symphony-orchestra-takes-stage-at-kennedy-center/) - The University of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (USO) took the stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on March 8, marking a significant milestone for the program. This invitation-only performance recognized the orchestra’s artistic accomplishments and commitment to meaningful collaboration. Under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams, the USO - [Mission Matters #72: Celebrating Juneteenth Traditions at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/05/mission-matters-72-celebrating-juneteenth-traditions-at-uindy/) - By Dr. Michael G. CartwrightVice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion Recognizing the Contributions of the OIE Inclusive Excellence Strategic Leadership Coalition – Juneteenth Celebration June 17, 2021 It is my privilege to pay tribute to the good work that more than 40 people have done this past year as - [UIndy Course Brings Engineering to Life in Local Classrooms](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/10/uindy-course-brings-engineering-to-life-in-local-classrooms/) - It’s a moment that happens far too often. Dr. John Somers, standing in front of a class, will ask, “How many of you have played with magnets before?” To his surprise, out of 38 students, not a single hand is raised. Somers, UIndy’s director of graduate studies, calls it a national crisis. “Students are not - [UIndy MBA Program Ranked in Top 3 Self-Paced MBA Programs by Learn.org](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/08/uindy-mba-program-ranked-in-top-3-self-paced-mba-programs-by-learn-org/) - The University of Indianapolis’s hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA) was ranked in the Top 3 Self-Paced MBA programs by Learn.org. Learn.org seeks to inform prospective and current college students about colleges and universities, degree programs, scholarships, and institution or program rankings. Their rankings are based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, - [UIndy Researchers Recognized by Indiana Academy of Science](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/08/uindy-researchers-recognized-by-indiana-academy-of-science/) - Rochelle Maxson ’26 and Dr. Marc Milne, professor of biology, were awarded for their work at the annual meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS). The IAS seeks to bring together Indiana scientists, researchers, and educators across all disciplines to share discoveries and advance science. The Academy’s 2026 meeting had a record number of - [Two UIndy Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Top 50 by U.S. News & World Report](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/04/07/two-uindy-graduate-programs-ranked-among-nations-top-50/) - Ranked among the nation’s top 50, the University of Indianapolis’s occupational therapy and physical therapy programs once again earned national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings. The UIndy Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program ranked No. 41 out of 289 programs nationwide. “UIndy School of Occupational Therapy is proud to - [WTHR: Hundreds of UIndy students getting ready for Special Olympics Basketball Tournament](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/28/wthr-hundreds-of-uindy-students-getting-ready-for-special-olympics-basketball-tournament/) - Dozens of University of Indianapolis students hosted the Special Olympics Indiana State Basketball Tournament, with students in the sport management program responsible for planning and executing the entire event. WTHR featured the effort and interviewed Jennifer VanSickle, chair of the kinesiology, health & sport sciences program at UIndy, who explained how students take the lead - [Daily Journal: ‘We just want peace’: Franklin woman wishes for peace, family reunification amid Iran conflict](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/25/daily-journal-we-just-want-peace-franklin-woman-wishes-for-peace-family-reunification-amid-iran-conflict/) - A Franklin woman’s plea for peace amid escalating conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States highlights the human toll of geopolitical tensions, according to a Daily Journal story examining the war’s impact on families with ties to the region. The newspaper turned to Milind Thakar, department chair of the international relations program at the - [WRTV: A new chapter for young readers: UIndy hosts first-ever Community Literacy Day](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/01/wrtv-a-new-chapter-for-young-readers-uindy-hosts-first-ever-community-literacy-day/) - The University of Indianapolis hosted its first Community Literacy Day, bringing together families, authors and educators to promote childhood literacy through interactive activities and reading engagement. WRTV highlighted the event, which included storytelling, crafts, music therapy and opportunities for young readers to take home free books, all aimed at building enthusiasm for reading in Indianapolis. - [WXIN: New Music Therapy Center on Indy Now](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/18/wxin-new-music-therapy-center-on-indy-now/) - The University of Indianapolis’ new Music Therapy Center was featured on WXIN’s Indy Now, highlighting how music therapy can support emotional expression and overall well-being through interactive, real-time experiences. The segment showcased a hands-on demonstration where hosts Ryan Ahlwardt and Jillian Deam quickly used music therapy techniques to share their feelings, illustrating the approach in - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in February](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-february-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in February: Emily - [Making an Impact: UIndy’s Class of 2028 Starts Their Journey with Service for Impact Day](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/06/making-an-impact-uindys-class-of-2028-starts-their-journey-with-service-for-impact-day/) - Written by Troi Watts The Class of 2028 marked the beginning of their journeys as Greyhounds with the first-ever Service for Impact Day on Saturday, August 24. More than 150 students, faculty and staff volunteered at more than a dozen Indianapolis non-profit organizations, including Bethany Community Gardens, Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc., Indy Parks, and Hope - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in March](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-march/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in March: Dr. - [Mission Matters #77: Making Space for Black History -- Part III: The Witness of Florabelle W. Wilson](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/07/20/mission-matters-77-making-space-for-black-history-part-iii-the-witness-of-florabelle-w-wilson/) - by Michael G. Cartwright, vice president for University Mission and associate professor of philosophy and religion This is the third in a series of five essays about what it means to make space for Black history at the University of Indianapolis and its predecessor institutions. In each case, one or more people will be the - [Message from President Tanuja Singh](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/07/03/message-from-president-tanuja-singh/) - As I begin my service as president of the University of Indianapolis today, I am filled with gratitude, excitement and hope. UIndy is a great institution that is deeply embedded in the community, with a reach that extends across the nation and around the world. For those of you who are new to UIndy, like - [UIndy Community Raises More Than $150,000 on GivingTuesday](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/05/uindy-community-raises-more-than-150000-on-givingtuesday/) - The University of Indianapolis community rallied once again on GivingTuesday, contributing more than $150,000 to support students and campus initiatives. As part of a special Food Pantry match, the Office of Advancement donated one shelf-stable item for every gift received, resulting in more than 300 items for the UIndy Food Pantry. This marks UIndy’s 13th - [Inaugural University of Indianapolis AI Summit to Help Leaders and Businesses Put Artificial Intelligence to Work, Responsibly](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/04/inaugural-university-of-indianapolis-ai-summit-to-help-leaders-and-businesses-put-artificial-intelligence-to-work-responsibly/) - The University of Indianapolis will host the inaugural University of Indianapolis AI Summit on April 9 to bring business leaders, policymakers and technology professionals together to explore how to use artificial intelligence responsibly in ways that benefit people and strengthen organizations and Indiana’s economy. The summit will feature global technology leaders including Babak Hodjat, chief - [Ken Falk Wins Third Annual Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/26/ken-falk-wins-third-annual-kevin-r-armstrong-ethical-leadership-award/) - The University of Indianapolis honored Ken Falk, interim executive director and legal director of the ACLU of Indiana, with the 2026 Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award on Tuesday for his leadership in protecting civil liberties. For nearly 50 years, Falk has worked to expand access to justice and protect constitutional rights across Indiana. “I - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in June](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-june-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in June: Dr. - [UIndy School of Occupational Therapy Faculty Present at the 19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/31/uindy-school-of-occupational-therapy-faculty-present-at-the-19th-world-federation-of-occupational-therapists-congress/) - Every four years, occupational therapy professionals from around the world gather to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and shape the future of their field. At the 19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, two University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy faculty members were among those helping lead the conversation. Selected from - [UIndy’s Showers Lecture Tackles Body Shame and Spiritual Well-Being](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/30/uindys-showers-lecture-tackles-body-shame-and-spiritual-well-being/) - As part of the 2026 Showers Lecture Series, the University of Indianapolis Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences will host a March 30 event on body image, body shame and spiritual well-being, beginning with a 4 p.m. conversation and concluding with a 7 p.m. lecture. The event features clinical psychologist and author Hillary McBride and - [Special Olympics Basketball Tournament set to inspire athletes and communities alike on the UIndy campus](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/26/special-olympics-basketball-tournament-set-to-inspire-athletes-and-communities-alike-on-the-uindy-campus/) - Special Olympics Indiana and Sport Management students at the University of Indianapolis are excited to announce the upcoming Special Olympics State Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 28 at Nicoson Hall and Ruth Lilly Fitness Center at the University of Indianapolis. The tournament is truly a one-of-a-kind event—it is the only youth basketball tournament for - [First-Generation College Student Amber Hayden Receives ‘Realizing the Dream’ Scholarship](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/25/first-generation-college-student-amber-hayden-receives-realizing-the-dream-scholarship/) - Amber Hayden ’27 (English, Secondary Education) was one of 28 recipients to receive the annual “Realizing the Dream” scholarship from the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). The “Realizing the Dream” Scholarship recognizes one first-generation college student from each private, non-profit college and university in Indiana. Through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., recipients receive $5,000 - [Annis School Hosts 3rd Annual Business Pitch Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/29/annis-school-hosts-3rd-annual-business-pitch-competition/) - The R.B. Annis School of Engineering held its third annual Engineering Business Pitch Competition on April 20, 2021. The event had 65 participants comprising students, mentors, judges, faculty and guests. Four teams of engineering students presented their products and business models at the event. For the last nine months, students have worked with School of - [WZPL personality Nikki Reed donates kidney to stranger](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/04/wzpl-personality-nikki-reed-donates-kidney-to-stranger/) - Nikki Reed ’07 (theatre with a concentration in radio) searched in vain for a reason not to donate a kidney. She really did. Surely there was some far-reaching health consequence. Even though it would be extremely beneficial to the recipient, there had to be negative long-term health implications for the donor. After all, that’s why - [University of Indianapolis announces 2018 Alumni Award recipients](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/09/28/university-of-indianapolis-announces-2018-alumni-award-recipients/) - The University of Indianapolis announced Friday the recipients of the 2018 Alumni Awards, which recognize outstanding alumni whose positive contributions make a local, regional and national impact. The 2018 nominees represent the community leadership, integrity and commitment to giving back that embodies the University’s founding principles. Education for Service Award: Michael Shurn ’71 The Education - [Business students excel in case competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2015/02/27/business-students-excel-in-case-competition/) - From left, business students Austen Hildebrand, Nick Shelly, Lindsey Meyer, Abigail Norman, John Hoskins and Matt Chambers represented UIndy last weekend at the APICS Great Lakes District 2015 Student Case Competition. A UIndy student team placed fifth among 25 collegiate teams in last weekend's APICS Great Lakes District 2015 Student Case Competition in Chicago, topping such competitors as the University of Illinois, - [UIndy team wins Celadon case competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2015/10/16/uindy-team-wins-celadon-case-competition/) - The winners of the 2015 Celadon Case Study Competition were UIndy students (from left) Chris McKeown, Nicholas Williams, Casey Brock and Tyler Johnson. A student team from UIndy claimed top honors and a $1,000 prize in the 2015 Celadon Case Study Competition, an annual event that challenges Indiana college students to tackle real issues facing the transportation and logistics industry. UIndy - [UIndy’s Etchings Press Calls for 2026 Whirling Prize Entries, Honors Last Year’s Winners as Students Gain Valuable Hands-On and Real-World Publication Experience](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/19/uindys-etchings-press-calls-for-2026-whirling-prize-entries-honors-last-years-winners-as-students-gain-valuable-hands-on-and-real-world-publication-experience/) - Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis’ student-run publisher, is pleased to announce the opening of a call of submissions for the 2026 Whirling Prize. The Whirling Prize honors the excellence and compelling response to a theme that students at the university select in written work that includes poetry, novels in verse, essays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, - [Love of life, love of campus: UIndy announces $6M commitment to grow Ron and Laura Strain Honors College](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/08/love-of-life-love-of-campus-uindy-announces-6m-commitment-to-grow-ron-and-laura-strain-honors-college/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced a major expansion of the Ron and Laura Strain Honors College thanks to another generous gift from Laura Strain—a $6 million commitment which will strengthen the college for generations to come. The Strains have strong ties to the UIndy campus. They met as students and became college sweethearts before - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering receives NSF grant funding](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/14/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-receives-nsf-grant-funding/) - The University of Indianapolis’ R.B. Annis School of Engineering recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to connect high school students and teachers to the field of engineering. The funds are part of a larger $4 million grant distribution made to UIndy and partnering institutions including Arizona State University, Morgan State University, - [UIndy network helps Jacob Weisenbach ’17 ‘pay it forward’](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/24/uindy-network-helps-jacob-weisenbach-17-pay-it-forward/) - Building community connections could well be the defining career principle for Jacob Weisenbach ’17 (M.A., educational leadership). A graduate of the University of Indianapolis’ nationally recognized iLEAD program, Weisenbach was recently honored with the Outstanding Community Partner Award from the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement for his work at Central Catholic School, where he - [The Sease Institute, powered by the University of Indianapolis, launches Engineering Management certification](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/03/the-sease-institute-powered-by-the-university-of-indianapolis-launches-engineering-management-certification/) - A new Engineering Management certification program offered by the Sease Institute, powered by the University of Indianapolis, will provide early-career engineers with a competitive edge in the marketplace. Created by faculty in the University of Indianapolis School of Business and R.B. Annis School of Engineering, the online Engineering Management certification is available to any engineering - [University of Indianapolis R.B. Annis School of Engineering expands to innovative new space on Shelby St.](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/25/university-of-indianapolis-r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-expands-to-innovative-new-space-on-shelby-st/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis held a dedication ceremony Wednesday, March 24, 2021, to commemorate the state-of-the-art R.B. Annis Hall as the new home of the R.B. Annis School of Engineering. Located at 3750 South Shelby Street, R.B. Annis Hall will accommodate the University’s rapidly growing engineering program and allow the school’s DesignSpine component to expand - [CELL announces EWIN Partnership Planning Grant recipients](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/06/29/cell-announces-ewin-partnership-planning-grant-recipients/) - The Education Workforce Innovation Network (EWIN) and the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis announced the second round of Education-Workforce Partnership Planning Grants. The grants will fund the work of six groups across the state. Grants total $75,000 and range from $7,500 to $15,000 for proposals from regional partnerships that consist of - [CELL to serve in technical support role to K-12 Schools in Lilly Endowment statewide counseling initiative](https://news.uindy.edu/2016/10/04/cell-to-serve-in-technical-support-role-to-k-12-schools-in-lilly-endowment-statewide-counseling-initiative/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis is one of three organizations selected by the Lilly Endowment Inc. to provide technical support to public school corporations and charter schools as they apply for planning and implementation grants to strengthen their counseling programs. “I am pleased that CELL is - [UIndy Psychology, Engineering Programs Ranked by U.S. News and World Report](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/09/28/uindy-psychology-engineering-programs-ranked-by-u-s-news-and-world-report/) - Written by Troi Watts The University of Indianapolis once again ranked as one of the best colleges by the U.S. News and World Report. UIndy’s undergraduate psychology and engineering programs also earned places on the 2023-2024 Best Colleges Ranking for the first time in each program’s history. UIndy was one of ten colleges and universities - [CELL Hosts Indiana’s First Early College Summit](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/07/14/cell-hosts-indianas-first-early-college-summit/) - The Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently hosted the state’s first Early College Summit, with over 400 partners in attendance. The Inaugural Indiana Early College Summit was dedicated to sharing strategies to help more students pursue, succeed in, and benefit from postsecondary education with partners from every - [Center for Aging & Community Fellows for 2023-2025 Named](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/19/center-for-aging-community-fellows-for-2023-2025-named/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community is pleased to announce that Dr. Katie Greenan, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, and Dr. Elizabeth Moore, associate professor in the Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies, have been named CAC-CICOA Fellows for 2023-2025. The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community - [UIndy Student Embarking to Japan for JET Program this Summer](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/17/uindy-student-embarking-to-japan-for-jet-program-this-summer/) - Sarah Sweeden '23, student at the University of Indianapolis, will be embarking on a new adventure this summer after being selected for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. The JET Program partners with more than 55 countries around the world to send young professionals to Japan to work in a multitude of different capacities: - [Mission Matters #79: Making Space for Black History: Part V: The Journey Toward Wholeness](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/16/mission-matters-79-making-space-for-black-history-part-v-the-journey-toward-wholeness/) - This is the fifth and final essay exploring the question of what it means to “make space for Black history” at UIndy that has been part of the UIndy Saga in the 21st Century Project. It concludes the work of the Office of University Mission. “To think institutionally is to stretch your time horizon backward - [Mission Matters #76: Making Space for Black History -- Part II: Learning "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" at UIndy in 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/06/02/mission-matters-76-making-space-for-black-history-part-ii-learning-lift-evry-voice-and-sing-at-uindy-in-2022/) - by Michael G. Cartwright, with Tremayne Horne When Tremayne Horne stands before us at our University’s Juneteenth celebration later this month and sings James Weldon Johnson’s great anthem, I anticipate feeling – well, jubilant. I have heard our colleague in the Professional Edge Center sing “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” on several occasions now. His - [The Office of University Mission Announces Third Annual Roberts Circle Award Winners](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/13/the-office-of-university-mission-announces-third-annual-roberts-circle-award-winners/) - Dear UIndy faculty and staff: The Office of University Mission today presented the third annual Roberts Circle Award to the Faculty Academy and IT Academic Computing Staff. The award celebrates the work of a group of UIndy employees who have made a sustained contribution to carrying out the University’s mission. The 2022 award recognizes this team’s - [University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees announces immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees and retired CEO of Monarch Beverage Company Phillip Terry as Interim President](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/10/university-of-indianapolis-board-of-trustees-announces-immediate-past-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees-and-retired-ceo-of-monarch-beverage-company-phillip-terry-as-interim-president/) - INDIANAPOLIS — Following President Dr. Robert Manuel being named the president-elect of DePaul University, the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees announced today that it has appointed Phillip Terry, immediate past Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees and retired CEO of Monarch Beverage Company, as Interim President beginning July 2, 2022 and continuing until - [Ewen, Whiteacre Selected as 2022-24 CAC Faculty Fellows](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/03/ewen-whiteacre-selected-as-2022-24-cac-faculty-fellows/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community is pleased to present Heidi Ewen, associate professor and director of the Healthcare Administration Program and Liz Whiteacre, associate professor of English, as the newest CAC Fellows. The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC) Fellowship is an ongoing, two-year, collaborative fellowship program that - [Greyhounds Embark on the India Experience During Spring Break 2022 ](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/31/greyhounds-embark-on-the-india-experience-during-spring-break-2022/) - Students and faculty from UIndy ventured to India over Spring Break and spent ten days experiencing the diverse cultures within Delhi, the capital of India, and Kochi (also known in English as Cochin), a city in Kerala, a southern state of India. From the moment they stepped off the plane, students were immersed in India’s - [UIndy celebrates campaign milestone and homecoming 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/01/uindy-celebrates-campaign-milestone-and-homecoming-2021/) - INDIANAPOLIS— The University of Indianapolis announced a significant milestone as the Campaign for the University of Indianapolis surpassed the $100 million mark. Coinciding with 2021 Homecoming festivities, the campaign celebration was held in front of the recently-restored four pillars of Good Hall, which represent the four pillars of the Campaign: Students, Faculty, Community, and Future. - [Mission Matters #73: Reincorporating Stories of Black, Indigenous & People of Color](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/20/6068/) - This semester we are exploring the implications of Juneteenth. In particular, what might it mean to reincorporate the memory of Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) at the University of Indianapolis and its predecessor institutions? In this first essay, I introduce the annotated timeline and illustrate one of the ways faculty, staff, and students - [UIndy observes Juneteenth with vibrant celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/21/uindy-observes-juneteenth-with-vibrant-celebration/) - The University of Indianapolis Office of Inclusion and Equity hosted the Juneteenth 2021 Family Affair: In Solidarity earlier this week. The University joined the nation in continuing to celebrate Juneteenth, which is the oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States 156 years ago. 2021 marks the first year for the - [Get to know UIndy's new Executive in Residence: Phil Terry](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/12/get-to-know-uindys-new-executive-in-residence-phil-terry/) - “The theme of my life may be serendipity,” said Phil Terry, who was recently announced as the new Executive in Residence at The Professional Edge Center at the University of Indianapolis. Terry, who also serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, recently retired after a 30-year career as the CEO of Monarch Beverage, - [Juneteenth Conversations explore interracial topics](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/03/juneteenth-conversations-explore-interracial-topics/) - Join Dr. Michael G. Cartwright, host of Juneteenth Conversations, for searching conversations with University of Indianapolis faculty and staff about our common future. Guests for the first four episodes are: Dr. Amber Smith, V. P. for Inclusion and Equity Dr. John Kuykendall, Dean of the School of Education Dr. Stephanie Kelly, Dean of the College - [Mission Matters #70 - Beyond the Dry Landscape: Student Life at Indiana Central, 1945-1962](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/01/14/mission-matters-70-beyond-the-dry-landscape-student-life-at-indiana-central-1945-1962/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by - [UIndy School of Occupational Therapy Virtual Research Forum](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/18/uindy-school-of-occupational-therapy-virtual-research-forum/) - The University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) is proud to share its annual Research Forum in a virtual format this year. Our SOT faculty, Doctor of Occupational Therapy students, and Master of Occupational Therapy students have worked in unique and sometimes trying circumstances to advance the scholarship of occupational therapy through these research projects. You - [Inclusion in Action Update: Dec. 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/09/inclusion-in-action-update-dec-2020/) - The Inclusive Excellence Strategic Leadership Coalition (IESLC) is excited to share our recent accomplishments and initiatives in progress. The IELSC has been established for the purpose of effectively managing the university-wide inclusion strategy. In order to achieve inclusive excellence at the University of Indianapolis, a culture shift is required. Accomplishing this culture shift will require us - [Mission Matters #68 - When Temperance Lived in University Heights, 1905-1935](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/23/mission-matters-68-when-temperance-lived-in-university-heights-1905-1935/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by - [Students: Submit an event proposal for Spring 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/09/students-submit-an-event-proposal-for-spring-2021/) - The University Series Committee is seeking student proposals for events, lectures, and/or performances that expand upon the 2020-2022 theme, Making Our Way Home. We welcome diverse and inclusive proposals that promote student voice and engagement within our campus community and possibly beyond. This opportunity is open to all UIndy students & student organizations. - [Mission Matters #65 - Prudent Leadership: Part II (2012-2020)](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/16/mission-matters-65-prudent-leadership-part-ii-2012-2020/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by - [Mission Matters #64 - Prudent Leadership on Campus Part I: A Hundred Years Ago at ICU](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/18/mission-matters-64-prudent-leadership-on-campus-part-i/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by - [Contact tracing program provides real-time learning opportunities for UIndy students, alumni](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/03/contact-tracing-program-provides-real-time-learning-opportunities-for-uindy-students-alumni/) - The coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness of many aspects of healthcare, but perhaps none more so than the area of public health. For Shawn Schweitzer ’20 (Master of Public Health), it has meant applying knowledge from his graduate program as he serves on the University of Indianapolis contact tracing team. “It is busy, but we - [Will Loggan '22 honors father Paul Loggan '85](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/31/will-loggan-22-honors-father-paul-loggan-85/) - UIndy's Will Loggan '22 (Sport Management) celebrates his father, Paul Loggan '85—a beloved athletic director for North Central HS, a dedicated husband and father, and a member of UIndy's athletic Hall of Fame. We lost Paul to COVID in early April and Will was brave enough to share his story. - [Information Technology update for Fall 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/31/information-technology-update-for-fall-2020/) - Campus Community, As the University enters Phase 1.5 of the UIndy Road to Re-Engagement, I wanted to provide some information on technology support and services starting next week. Computer Labs Beginning Monday, August 3, the Krannert Memorial Library Open Lab will be available during published library hours. Scholar Stations within the library will also be - [Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs announces fall funding opportunities](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/30/internal-grants/) - The University of Indianapolis supports creative endeavors, research initiatives, and scholarly projects through internal funding programs sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost. Fall funding opportunities include the Faculty Scholarship, InQuery Collaborative, and Vision Grants Programs, as well as the Sabbatical Leave Program. Application materials for these four (4) funding opportunities are now available at the Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs. - [Teach (STEM)3 Science Scholars present at annual convention](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/19/teach-stem3-science-scholars-present-at-annual-convention/) - Indiana and the nation are experiencing a STEM teacher shortage. University of Indianapolis faculty and students are working on solutions. Teach (STEM)3 Science Scholars and faculty from the University of Indianapolis attended the annual Hoosier Association of Science Teachers convention, where they presented on a variety of classroom-tested formative assessment strategies. Kathy Stickney, department chair and - [UIndy Speech and Debate Team Awarded at Indiana Forensics Association's State Championship Tournament](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/18/uindy-speech-and-debate-team-awarded-at-indiana-forensics-associations-state-championship-tournament/) - The University of Indianapolis Forensics Speech and Debate team was recognized and awarded at this year’s Indiana Forensics Association’s (IFA) State Championship tournament. The Speech and Debate team works to improve public speaking, research, and debate skills while competing. At the IFA State Championship, the team was named State Champions in debate sweepstakes and placed - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in February](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/05/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-february-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in February: Rick - [UIndy's First Community Literacy Day Celebrates the Joy of Reading](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/02/uindys-first-community-literacy-day-celebrates-the-joy-of-reading/) - Books often get overlooked. Many children grow up thinking reading is just a classroom activity while stories sit collecting dust on home shelves. Yet, reading a book can be a window to another world. “Literacy is a joyful act,” said Dr. Tracy Johnson, assistant professor at the University of Indianapolis for the School of Education. - [Dr. Isabel Mills Inducted into 2026 COSMA Hall of Fame](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/02/dr-isabel-mills-inducted-into-2026-cosma-hall-of-fame/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Dr. Isabel Mills, program director of sport management, received the Biz Connector award from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and was inducted into the 2026 COSMA Hall of Fame. COSMA is an accrediting commission whose goal is to promote and highlight excellence in sport management education at the collegiate - [Vocation and Calling: UIndy Launches Professional Development Series Through NetVUE Grant](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/03/02/vocation-and-calling-uindy-launches-professional-development-series-through-netvue-grant/) - The University of Indianapolis was recently awarded a Professional Development Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). The NetVUE grant supported the launch of a year-long professional development series for UIndy faculty and staff known as “Vocation Fellows,” modeled after the University’s existing Faculty Fellows - [UIndy service project supports University Heights neighborhood during coronavirus lockdown](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/18/uindy-service-project-supports-university-heights-neighborhood-during-coronavirus-lockdown/) - At a time when joining together is a challenge, the University of Indianapolis is finding innovative ways to rally around our neighbors. Students recently participated in a drive to organize and deliver more than 200 care packages to residents of the University Heights neighborhood. “The University of Indianapolis has long been recognized as a southside - [Pack the House is amping up the celebration in 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/06/pack-the-house-is-amping-up-the-celebration-in-2020-2/) - Join your fellow Greyhounds as we fill Nicoson Hall and "Pack the House" in support of the UIndy Women's and Men's basketball teams. Both teams are set to play the Truman State University Bulldogs for a conference matchup that you won't want to miss. Women’s tip-off is at 1 p.m. and the men’s team tips off at 3 p.m. for a back-to-back showdown. - [Indianapolis Quartet launches exciting spring season with New York City debut](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/06/indianapolis-quartet-launches-exciting-spring-season-with-new-york-city-debut/) - UPDATE: Per recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Quartet's March 24 and March 30 events at the University of Indianapolis have been canceled. Visit events.uindy.edu for updates. The Indianapolis Quartet makes its New York debut during an exciting spring season that - [2019 Giving Tuesday campaign focuses on wellness](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/11/25/2019-giving-tuesday-campaign-focuses-on-wellness-2/) - Join the global day of giving and support UIndy on Tuesday, December 3! Caring for others—that’s what Greyhounds do best. This #GivingTuesday, we’re promoting wellness from head to toe and celebrating the countless ways UIndy students in the College of Applied Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and Art Therapy) are caring for our communities. - [Mission Matters #58 - Living Commitments: The Student Personnel Point of View](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/24/mission-matters-58-living-commitments-the-student-personnel-point-of-view/) - This year we are exploring intellectual traditions associated with UIndy’s schools and colleges. In this month’s issue of Mission Matters, our colleague Joshua Morrison, Director of the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA), reminds us that student success is “everybody’s business.” Introduction by Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy - [Mission Matters #56 - “A Sociologist Reflects: Intellectual Traditions at ICU”](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/08/15/mission-matters-56-a-sociologist-reflects-intellectual-traditions-at-icu/) - During the 2019-2020 academic year, I have invited faculty and staff from across the university to share their reflections about the intellectual traditions that have shaped their understandings of the university’s mission and purpose. Each month, we will look at a different strand of our intellectual tradition(s). One of our colleagues will contribute an essay - [Social Practice Art cohort presents second retrospective at Tube Factory](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/07/26/social-practice-art-cohort-presents-second-retrospective-at-tube-factory/) - INDIANAPOLIS - The University of Indianapolis is celebrating student work from the Social Practice Art master’s program with a retrospective event beginning Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Efroymson Gallery at Tube Factory Artspace. The second cohort has initiated numerous socially engaged projects around Indianapolis while examining such issues as pollinators and sustainability, aging in - [UIndy Masters in Real Estate Development students compete nationally](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/07/10/uindy-masters-in-real-estate-development-students-compete-nationally/) - Two UIndy students recently competed in a national real estate development case competition hosted by the Urban Land Institute. Bryan Conn ‘20 and Anthony Heygood ‘20, who are enrolled in the Masters in Real Estate Development program, were tasked with creating a plan for reuse of land along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. - [Evan Smiley named 2019 University of Indianapolis Law Scholar](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/20/evan-smiley-named-2019-university-of-indianapolis-law-scholar/) - Evan Smiley '19, (political science major, international relations and pre-law minor), has been named the 2019 University of Indianapolis Law Scholar. Smiley will receive a minimum half-tuition scholarship throughout his studies at IU McKinney; and a guaranteed experiential learning opportunity of either an externship in the Indianapolis Bar or a research assistantship at IU McKinney. - [University of Indianapolis announces credit transfer agreement with Ivy Tech Community College](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/17/university-of-indianapolis-announces-credit-transfer-agreement-with-ivy-tech-community-college/) - Ivy Tech Community College and the University of Indianapolis have signed a credit transfer agreement that will make it easier for students to earn a bachelor’s degree. Under the new partnership, students can move seamlessly from the Associate of Science in Business Administration (TSAP) curriculum at Ivy Tech to the Bachelor of Science in Business - [Mission Matters #55 - “Marvin Henricks ’39: ICC Student-Teacher-Interpreter”](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/10/mission-matters-55-marvin-henricks-39-icc-student-teacher-interpreter/) - For most of the 2018-2019 academic year, I have been exploring the student experience of different generations of alumni at Indiana Central College/University. In this final Mission Matters reflection on this topic, I reintroduce Marvin Henricks ’39, beginning with his student years, before I reprise a remarkable essay that he wrote about the mission of - [Student represents UIndy during 500 Festival Princess Program](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/12/student-represents-university-of-indianapolis-during-500-festival-princess-program/) - McKayla Tucker ‘21 (human biology) is one of the 33 women selected to be a 2019 500 Festival Princess. These women represent 13 Indiana colleges and universities and 20 cities across the state. With a cumulative GPA of 3.65, this year’s 500 Festival Princesses were selected from hundreds of applicants based on communication skills, academic - [Tibetan Buddhist monks visit University of Indianapolis March 20–25, 2019](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/05/buddhist-monks-visit-university-of-indianapolis-march-20-25-2019/) - The University of Indianapolis Office of Ecumenical & Interfaith Programs welcomes Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Labrang Tashikyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India, for five days of cultural and religious engagement on campus. From March 20–25, 2019, the monks will host a series of workshops including “A Course in Happiness” and classes in yoga, art - [University of Indianapolis, Strategic Capital Partners announce opening of University Lofts](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/01/24/university-of-indianapolis-strategic-capital-partners-announce-opening-of-university-lofts/) - The University of Indianapolis continues to respond to students’ changing needs by developing cutting-edge apartments in partnership with Indianapolis-based Strategic Capital Partners, LLC (SCP). An Open House on Jan. 25, 2019 (noon-2 p.m.) celebrates the first phase of University Lofts, including guided tours of the West Building where students are currently living. These upscale units, - [Associated Press: President Donald Trump’s post-State of the Union sales job begins now](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/25/associated-press-president-donald-trumps-post-state-of-the-union-sales-job-begins-now/) - President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and post-speech travel strategy reflect the political importance of connecting directly with voters, according to Associated Press coverage examining the broader midterm landscape. The AP turned to Edward Frantz, chair of the history department and director of the Institute for Civic Leadership & Mayoral Arcives, who compared - [Daily Journal: UIndy Online, Sease Institute initiatives advance toward fruition](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/23/daily-journal-uindy-online-sease-institute-initiatives-advance-toward-fruition/) - The University of Indianapolis is advancing new initiatives through UIndy Online and the Sease Institute that aim to expand fully online bachelor’s degrees, workforce certificates and community-based job training programs in Central Indiana. The Daily Journal sat down with Yimin Wang, dean of UIndy Online, to discuss efforts to develop online degree programs in areas - [UIndy launches new School Psychology program to help address statewide workforce need](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/26/uindy-launches-new-school-psychology-program-to-help-address-statewide-workforce-need/) - The University of Indianapolis is launching a new graduate program in school psychology this fall to meet a growing statewide need for trained school psychologists. The hybrid program is designed to support working professionals who may already be employed in schools or behavioral health settings. Students will earn both a Master of Arts (M.A.) and - [Ringing in Success: Inside UIndy's Pro Edge Center](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/24/ringing-in-success-inside-uindys-pro-edge-center/) - Every so often, a bell rings on the second floor of the Schwitzer Student Center, signaling a moment worth celebrating: a University of Indianapolis student has landed a job. At the Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge (Pro Edge) Center, UIndy’s career development hub, the sound is known as the Success Bell. While Pro Edge plays - [Civility & Civic Leadership in the Circle City: Highlights from the 11th Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/23/civility-civic-leadership-in-the-circle-city-highlights-from-the-11th-richard-m-fairbanks-symposium/) - What is civility? How do we practice it? What role does it play in our everyday lives? These are the questions that ethics scholars, political experts, and community members explored together at the 11th Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium: Civility & Civic Leadership in the Circle City. Hosted by the University of Indianapolis in partnership with - [WISH-TV: Fairbanks Symposium to explore civility and civic leadership in Indianapolis](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/16/wish-tv-fairbanks-symposium-to-explore-civility-and-civic-leadership-in-indianapolis/) - The 11th Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium will take place at the University of Indianapolis’ Schwitzer Student Center under the theme of “Civility and Civic Leadership in the Circle City" to bring community leaders together to examine how civil dialogue can strengthen Indianapolis. WISH-TV Daybreak interviewed Edward Frantz, chair of the history department and director - [WRTV: How AI is taught in classroom, affects the way we consume news](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/06/wrtv-how-ai-is-taught-in-classroom-affects-the-way-we-consume-news/) - WRTV examined how artificial intelligence is being taught in classrooms and how that instruction is shaping the way students consume and evaluate news in an increasingly AI-driven media environment. The segment featured Rick Dunkle, University of Indianapolis professor of communication, director of the Media Track program and general manager of UINDY TV and WICR, who - [The Athletic: Peyton Manning changed football in Indiana. Did he pave the way for Hoosiers’ CFP run?](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/01/18/the-athletic-peyton-manning-changed-football-in-indiana-did-he-pave-the-way-for-hoosiers-cfp-run/) - Indiana’s reputation as a basketball state is being challenged by its rapid rise in football, highlighted by the College Football Playoff run by the Indiana University Hoosiers that led high-profile high school basketball games to reschedule. The Athletic examined how decades of professional and collegiate success, often linked to Peyton Manning’s influence with the Indianapolis - [WXIN: Summer camp at UIndy focuses on healthcare careers](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/01/12/wxin-summer-camp-at-uindy-focuses-on-healthcare-careers/) - A summer camp at the University of Indianapolis is giving high school students hands-on exposure to healthcare careers, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiology. A recent FOX59 segment spotlighted the weeklong programs which introduces healthcare workforce pathways to students in grades nine through 12. Gina Woodward, executive director of the Metropolitan Indianapolis-Central Indiana - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in September](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-september-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in September: Dr. - [University of Indianapolis Department of Theatre announces regional world premiere of “Kill Move Paradise”](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/19/university-of-indianapolis-department-of-theatre-announces-regional-world-premiere-of-kill-move-paradise/) - The University of Indianapolis announced a live-stream theatre production of James Ijames’ groundbreaking work, “Kill Move Paradise” at 8:00 p.m., February 26-28 and March 4-6, 2021. Produced in collaboration with the University of Indianapolis Black Student Association and the Office of Inclusion & Equity, this regional world premiere of “Kill Move Paradise” is guest directed - [Christopher Schmidt publishes research in American Journal of Physical Anthropology](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/28/christopher-schmidt-publishes-research-in-american-journal-of-physical-anthropology/) - Christopher Schmidt, professor of anthropology, published a paper in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, "Dental microwear texture analysis of Homo sapiens sapiens: foragers, farmers, and pastoralists." The project was funded by the National Science Foundation. - [The UIndy College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Recognizes Outstanding Alumni with 2026 Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/16/the-uindy-college-of-education-and-behavioral-sciences-recognizes-outstanding-alumni-with-2026-awards/) - The University of Indianapolis’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) proudly recognized outstanding alumni who have achieved exceptional success and leveraged their UIndy education to make a significant impact in their field, within their communities, and in the world. This year’s CEBS Alumni Awards recipients were: Dr. Ted Maple ’96 (Elementary Education) Dr. Ted - ['You Control the Temperature’: UIndy Carries Out Ratliff’s Legacy](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/13/you-control-the-temperature-uindy-carries-out-ratliffs-legacy/) - The legacy of Dr. Kate Ratliff — psychologist, advocate and beloved member of the University of Indianapolis community — was honored not just with words, but with a challenge at this year’s memorial conference. Former NFL player-turned motivational speaker Robert Jackson delivered a powerful and deeply personal message to students, staff and faculty, calling for - [11th Annual Fairbanks Symposium to Examine Civility and Civic Leadership at a Pivotal Moment in Indiana and American Politics](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/12/11th-annual-fairbanks-symposium-to-examine-civility-and-civic-leadership-at-a-pivotal-moment-in-indiana-and-american-politics/) - The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities invite the public to attend the 11th annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium: Civility & Civic Leadership in the Circle City on Feb. 18 to explore how civility can strengthen communities, encourage dialogue and help civic leaders find new approaches to complex challenges. The Symposium comes at a time - [UIndy opens Music Therapy Center to serve the community](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/10/uindy-opens-music-therapy-center-to-serve-the-community/) - The University of Indianapolis has opened a new Music Therapy Center designed to expand access to music therapy services in Central Indiana while also providing hands-on clinical training opportunities for UIndy students. The center offers individualized music therapy services for people of all ages and abilities, to work on skills to enhance their lives. All - [The UIndy School of Business Recognizes Outstanding Alumni with 2026 Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/10/the-uindy-school-of-business-recognizes-outstanding-alumni-with-2026-awards/) - The University of Indianapolis’s School of Business proudly recognized outstanding alumni who have achieved exceptional success and leveraged their UIndy education to make a significant impact in their field, within their communities, and in the world. This year’s UIndy School of Business Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients were: Dr. Andrew Barnes ’86 (Accounting) Dr. Andrew Barnes - [The 49th Annual Lugar Symposium Continues a Legacy of Leadership at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/10/the-49th-annual-lugar-symposium-continues-a-legacy-of-leadership-at-uindy/) - The University of Indianapolis welcomed students from more than 60 Indiana high schools for the 49th Annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders, hosted by the Richard G. Lugar Academy. The daylong event brought together some of the state’s most engaged young leaders to explore current events, national politics, and pressing issues facing communities - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in January](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-january-3/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in January: Dr. - [UIndy Music Department Recognized at Indiana Music Educators Association Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/02/02/uindy-music-department-recognized-at-indiana-music-educators-association-conference/) - Written by Ella Shelburn The University of Indianapolis Music Department received awards for its excellence in music and music education at the Indiana Music Educators Association Conference. Dr. Laurie Williams, director of music education and orchestra, was named Collegiate Educator of Excellence at the conference, and students Christopher Gonima ’26 (Music Education) and Casey Adams - [More than 175 students anticipated for 49th annual Lugar Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/01/29/more-than-175-students-anticipated-for-49th-annual-lugar-symposium/) - The 49th annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders hosted by The Richard G. Lugar Academy at the University of Indianapolis will bring more than 175 top high school juniors from Indiana together for a day of discussion on public issues and world events on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Students from more than 60 - [UIndy Students to Capture Solar Eclipse in NASA’s Citizen CATE 2024 Project ](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/08/uindy-students-to-capture-solar-eclipse-in-nasas-citizen-cate-2024-project/) - Written by Troi Watts A team of UIndy students will capture video and photographic footage of the total solar eclipse as part of the Citizen Continental-America Telescope Eclipse (Citizen CATE) 2024 project, organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Citizen CATE project is a network of volunteer teams equipped and trained to - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local, National Media in November](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/11/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-november/) - Written by Lilli Keiper As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news - [Kelsey Green '21 ends senior year with Governor's Fellowship](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/11/kelsey-green-21-ends-senior-year-with-governors-fellowship/) - Kelsey Green ‘21 (history, psychology) recently accepted a prestigious position at the Indiana Statehouse as a Governor’s Fellow. There, she will take an active role in the statehouse, work with various state departments to achieve their annual goals, and gain firsthand experience learning how state policies are made. She hopes to use that experience to - [UIndy earns national recognition for community engagement](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/01/15/uindy-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement/) - The University of Indianapolis has been recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with the 2026 Community Engagement (CE) Classification. The designation is intended to highlight an institution’s commitment to community engagement. “Higher education is a vital economic engine for us all. Our colleges and - [UIndy School of Business Recognizes Outstanding Business Alumni](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/21/uindy-recognizes-outstanding-school-of-business-alumni/) - The University of Indianapolis School of Business honored five alumni who have excelled in the business field at this year’s Outstanding Business Alumni Award Celebration. Rebecca Fromm Quintana ‘98 Rebecca Fromm Quintana served as Principal at Somerset CPAs where she is now the Managing Director for CBIZ. She is a CPA and has been in public - [Inaugural Service for Impact Day looks to make meaningful impact with southside neighborhood groups and nonprofits](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/23/inaugural-service-for-impact-day-looks-to-make-meaningful-impact-with-southside-neighborhood-groups-and-nonprofits/) - The University of Indianapolis is excited to begin a new Welcome Week tradition with the first-ever Service for Impact Day to give back to the community on Saturday, Aug. 24. More than 150 Greyhound students, faculty and staff are expected to participate, helping more than a dozen different non-profit organizations like Bethany Community Gardens, Exodus - [Associated Press: After Maduro capture, Trump’s tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism](https://news.uindy.edu/2026/01/05/associated-press-after-maduro-capture-trumps-tough-talk-evokes-a-return-to-the-days-of-american-imperialism/) - President Donald Trump’s rhetoric following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has reignited debate over U.S. foreign policy and accusations of American imperialism. The Associated Press turned to University of Indianapolis historian Edward Frantz, chair of the history department and director of the Institute of Civic Leadership, to place Trump’s comments within a broader - [WISH-TV: Faith Kelley’s study sheds light on hidden struggles of homeless families](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/17/wish-faith-kelleys-study-sheds-light-on-hidden-struggles-of-homeless-families/) - A WISH-TV live interview examined family homelessness in Indianapolis through an Honors College research project conducted at the University of Indianapolis. The segment featured UIndy student Faith Kelley and James Williams, associate professor of history and dean of the Ron and Laura Strain Honors College, discussing findings from Kelley’s multi-year undergraduate research on homelessness in - [NPR: Redistricting in Indiana was supposed to be a slam dunk. It has proven anything but](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/11/npr-redistricting-in-indiana-was-supposed-to-be-a-slam-dunk-it-has-proven-anything-but/) - Efforts to redraw Indiana’s congressional districts under pressure from President Trump have encountered unexpected resistance, sparking public debate and widespread protests at the State Capitol. The proposed map could have eliminated the state’s two Democratic seats and divided Indianapolis into multiple districts, raising concerns about constituent services and local representation. NPR turned to University of - [WXIN: Discussing sensitive topics during the holiday season](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/06/wxin-discussing-sensitive-topics-during-the-holiday-season/) - As families gather for the holidays, discussions about politics, religion, or other sensitive topics can quickly become tense. In a recent Fox59 segment, University of Indianapolis psychologist and Student Counseling Center Director Dr. Kelly Miller advised viewers to prioritize personal goals and values before engaging, and to use strategies like disarming, distracting or disengaging from - [WTHR: UIndy acting class is teaching skills beyond the stage](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/05/wthr-uindy-acting-class-is-teaching-skills-beyond-the-stage/) - University of Indianapolis students in the Build Program — which supports learners with disabilities — are stepping out of their comfort zones in a new acting class. As shown on WTHR, Assistant Professor of Theater Grant Williams says the course helps students develop creativity, interpersonal skills and confidence while practicing improv and character work, giving - [Associated Press: Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/04/associated-press-tennessee-special-election-shows-the-power-of-partisan-gerrymandering-as-trump-pushes-for-more-of-it/) - Revised congressional districts in Tennessee appear likely to strengthen Republican representation in future elections, according to coverage of the special U.S. House election. The Associated Press interviewed University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Political Science Laura Merrifield Wilson to provide deeper perspective on how the new maps could shape voter influence and district competitiveness. She - [WRTV: UIndy launches acute care nurse practitioner program to fill gaps in healthcare](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/03/wrtv-uindy-launches-acute-care-nurse-practitioner-program-to-fill-gaps-in-healthcare/) - The University of Indianapolis has introduced a new Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program to prepare nurses to care for patients ages 13 and older in hospital and critical‑care settings amid ongoing provider shortages. As reported on WRTV, the hybrid program combines virtual foundational coursework with in‑person specialty training in simulation labs that allow students - [WTHR: Shoppers say Black Friday doesn't feel the same amid spending changes](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/28/wthr-shoppers-say-black-friday-doesnt-feel-the-same-amid-spending-changes/) - Shoppers and retailers in Indianapolis reported smaller crowds and a cooler sense of urgency on Black Friday. WTHR spoke with University of Indianapolis Assistant Professor of Marketing Carissa Newton to analyze how changing attitudes around spending, mental health and value are reshaping how people approach major retail events like the day after Thanksgiving. Newton adds - [IBJ: 3 counties put moratoriums on data center projects](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/21/ibj-3-counties-put-moratoriums-on-data-center-projects/) - Three Indiana counties have enacted moratoriums on new data-center projects amid rising public concern about water use, transparency and long-term infrastructure impacts. The pause comes as state officials advocate for rapid data-center expansion to support economic development and emerging AI demands, setting up renewed tension between local control and statewide energy-policy goals. The Indianapolis Business - [USA Today: ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ and when ‘being on a break’ makes cheating OK](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/19/usa-today-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-and-when-being-on-a-break-makes-cheating-ok/) - A viral moment from Season 3 of Hulu’s "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has renewed debate over what a “relationship break” actually means after creator Jessi Draper formed a connection outside her marriage during a separation. The USA Today story turned to University of Indianapolis Professor of Sociology Amanda Miller, a relationship researcher who - [Dr. Jyotika Saksena serves as keynote speaker for International Education Week in Salzburg, Austria](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/24/dr-jyotika-saksena-serves-as-keynote-speaker-for-international-education-week-in-salzburg-austria/) - Dr. Jyotika Saksena, professor of international relations and president of the Faculty Senate, traveled to Salzburg, Austria, to serve as the keynote speaker for International Education Week, an annual event held at the University of Salzburg. Dr. Saksena discussed why higher education must be international—the focus of a book she contributed to along with Dr. - [Dr. Marcos Hashimoto Featured in CreditDonkey Article](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/10/dr-marcos-hashimoto-featured-in-creditdonkey-article/) - Dr. Marcos Hashimoto, an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship in the University of Indianapolis's School of Business, was recently featured in a CreditDonkey article about the average cost of car insurance. He served as an expert on the auto insurance business model and discussed the way that it functions. "Every time you hire an insurance company, you will realize - [UIndy Builds Prosperity at Juneteenth 2023 Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/22/uindy-builds-prosperity-at-juneteenth-2023-celebration/) - Community members from all across Indianapolis came together to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 at the University of Indianapolis. - [Aaron Drake makes the most of a virtual internship](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/24/aaron-drake-makes-the-most-of-a-virtual-internship/) - Indyfluence is an initiative which encourages college students to choose Indianapolis after graduation. The organization connects leading businesses in the Indianapolis area and engages their interns in an effort to “Meet Indy,” “Learn from Indy,” and “Give back to Indy.” One of the more than 450 interns in the program this summer was Aaron Drake - [Real Patients, Real Learning: Community Volunteers Power Hands-On Education at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/19/real-patients-real-learning-community-volunteers-power-hands-on-education-at-uindy/) - For students in the University of Indianapolis Krannert School of Physical Therapy, some of their most meaningful lessons don’t come from textbooks or lectures, but from the community members who volunteer their time, share their stories, and trust students with their care. The Community Patient Resource Group (CPRG) comprises community members who volunteer to provide - [Two University of Indianapolis history majors honored with 2019 Bennett-Tinsley Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/20/two-university-of-indianapolis-history-majors-honored-with-2019-bennett-tinsley-award/) - Two University of Indianapolis students were named winner and runner-up of the prestigious Bennett-Tinsley Award, a statewide prize designed to promote undergraduate research in history. Johnathon Carter ’19 (history major, philosophy minor) won first place and Reagan Kurtz ’19 (history, political science and international relations) was named runner-up for research related to their respective capstone - [Heidi Ewen talks on Georgia public radio about aging in place](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/16/heidi-ewen-talks-on-georgia-public-radio-about-aging-in-place/) - Heidi Ewen, director of the Master of Science in Healthcare Management program, was a recent guest on Georgia Public Radio's "On Second Thought" program. Ewen discussed aging in place, a concept where older adults wish to live in their own homes for the duration of their lives. "You are aging in place, until you're not," Ewen - [Ed Jones publishes in podiatric medicine journal](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/14/ed-jones-publishes-in-podiatric-medicine-journal/) - Ed Jones, assistant professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, is the lead author of "Comparison of Graston Technique Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Stretching for the Management of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain - A Pilot Study" in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medicine Association. - [The Center for Aging & Community Receives $50,000 Gift to Advance Programs Supporting Older Adults](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/15/the-center-for-aging-community-receives-50000-gift-to-advance-programs-supporting-older-adults/) - The Center for Aging & Community (CAC) at the University of Indianapolis received a generous $50,000 gift to strengthen its existing programs and launch new initiatives that support older adults across Indiana. The gift was made by Mary Ann and Derek Wallace, building on the long-standing legacy of support established by the Ober family during - [Mission Matters #66 – The Virtue of Temperance Revisited](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/30/mission-matters-66-the-virtue-of-temperance-revisited/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion One hundred years ago, Prohibition began. In the parlance of the time, that meant that the “teetotalist” version of temperance was mandated for the entire country. That meant that all US citizens, not just the folks in University Heights, - [University of Indianapolis Expands K-12 Impact with Perry Township Schools partnership](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/08/university-of-indianapolis-expands-k-12-impact-with-perry-township-schools-partnership/) - The University of Indianapolis will play a pivotal role in a major new initiative to strengthen student achievement and career readiness, thanks to a partnership with Perry Township Schools—the recipient of a $40 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. A significant portion of the funding will support the construction of a new innovation facility on - [UIndy Model UN Team Awarded at Annual Security Council Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/12/04/uindy-model-un-team-awarded-at-annual-security-council-conference/) - The University of Indianapolis hosted the 46th Annual Model United Nations (UN) Security Council Conference for University Students from November 13th to November 15th, and many UIndy students on the Model UN team earned awards for their work. Model UN is a simulation conference organized by the Indiana Consortium for International Programs with a focus - [UIndy Copy Center re-opens](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/12/uindy-copy-center-re-opens/) - The UIndy Copy Center is now open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with new social distancing procedures in place. Beginning August 3, the University will also partner with Moeller Printing to provide expanded printing services, including a new ordering portal which can be found here: UIndy Digital Storefront. Moeller Printing has been in - [University of Indianapolis nurse practitioner program earns top ranking from Learn.org](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/11/university-of-indianapolis-nurse-practitioner-program-earns-top-ranking-from-learn-org/) - Indianapolis—The University of Indianapolis was recently named to Learn.org’s list of the 50 best schools at which to pursue a nurse practitioner degree. The category includes programs offered in hybrid format (on-campus, online and clinical experiences). The University ranked #16 on the list and was the only program in Indiana to be ranked. Learn.org, which - [WISH-TV: Indianapolis author uses poetry to raise epilepsy awareness](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/13/wish-tv-indianapolis-author-uses-poetry-to-raise-epilepsy-awareness/) - As part of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Liz Whiteacre, associate professor of English and department chair, discussed her publishing of a 15-poem collection titled "it could account for the panic" to draw attention to temporal lobe epilepsy or TLE on WISH-TV. The poems were originally written as lyrics in collaboration with composer and UIndy adjunct - [Daily Journal: Live mascots Grady I and II, handler helping build community at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/12/daily-journal-live-mascots-grady-i-and-ii-handler-helping-build-community-at-uindy/) - The Daily Journal highlighted how the University of Indianapolis’ live mascot program is fostering connection and community across campus, first with Grady I and now the introduction of Grady II. Coran Sigman, UIndy’s live mascot handler and marketing & communications manager, described how the greyhounds provide comfort and support to students through classroom visits and - [A Home for Honors: New Space Builds Community and Connection](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/20/a-home-for-honors-new-space-builds-community-and-connection/) - The Ron and Laura Strain Honors College has moved! After years of being housed in Esch Hall, the Strain Honors College now has its own dedicated home on State Avenue. The new Honors House provides an inviting environment for students to study, learn, and connect. The two-story home features a variety of comfortable study spaces, - [Indiana Sports Corp and UIndy partner to shape the future of Indiana’s sports and events workforce](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/18/indiana-sports-corp-and-uindy-partner-to-shape-the-future-of-indianas-sports-and-events-workforce/) - The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Sports Corp have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen Indiana’s sports and events workforce and provide UIndy students with hands-on opportunities to gain experience with one of the nation’s premier sports organizations. The collaboration aligns with ISC’s 2050 Vision—a long-term approach to grow the state’s sports ecosystem and - [Data Analytics Students Tackle Real-World Business Problems, Network with Alumni in 2024 Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/23/data-analytics-students-tackle-real-world-business-problems-network-with-alumni-in-2024-crossroads-classic-analytics-challenge/) - Written by Troi Watts Data analytics students at the University of Indianapolis are teaming up to tackle the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s (NCAA) 2024 Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge. This is the first time UIndy has participated in the statewide competition. Established in 2021, the Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge offers Hoosier college students the opportunity to - [2022 Whirling Prize Winner Announced](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/11/2022-whirling-prize-winner-announced/) - INDIANAPOLIS – Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis student-run publisher, has announced What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me by Donna Gordon as the 2022 Whirling Prize winner. This year’s Whirling Prize was centered on the theme, “Young Adults Exploring the Mysterious.” Etchings Press collected submissions from authors of various backgrounds and ages from across - [Consent is the focus for 2019 Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/28/consent-is-the-focus-for-2019-sexual-assault-awareness-month/) - Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity to start conversations about consent and its important role in intimate situations. With that goal in mind, several events throughout the month of April at the University of Indianapolis are designed to promote awareness of consent and how to talk about it. Anne Moelk, director of student support - [Dr. Trent Cayot Receives Award from Midwest American College of Sports Medicine](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/11/07/dr-trent-cayot-receives-award-from-midwest-american-college-of-sports-medicine/) - By Ella Shelburn Dr. Trent Cayot, associate professor of Exercise Science, received recognition for his contribution in the sports medicine field at the annual meeting of the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The Midwest ACSM works to promote research advancements in the sports medicine field, to arrange meetings for sports - [IBJ: Will logistics and the courts stand in the way of Indiana’s redistricting efforts?](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/31/ibj-will-logistics-and-the-courts-stand-in-the-way-of-indianas-redistricting-efforts/) - With Indiana lawmakers preparing for a special legislative session on congressional redistricting, University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Political Science Gregory Shufeldt and Associate Professor of Political Science Laura Merrifield Wilson offered expert insight to the Indianapolis Business Journal on the legal, logistical, and political implications of Indiana’s redistricting process. Wilson explained that the process - [Future Engineers to Compete in FIRST LEGO League State Championship at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/02/future-engineers-to-compete-in-first-lego-league-state-championship-at-uindy/) - INDIANAPOLIS— On Saturday, Dec. 10, hundreds of students from across the state of Indiana will be participating in the FIRST LEGO League state championship at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. Since early August, FIRST LEGO League teams have been building and coding a robot to autonomously - [Indiana Capital Chronicle: Beyond redistricting: Indiana’s special session to tackle tax update, too](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/29/indiana-capital-chronicle-beyond-redistricting-indianas-special-session-to-tackle-tax-update-too/) - With Indiana’s special legislative session addressing major tax updates, University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Finance Matt Will offered expert perspective in a story for the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Will explained that aligning the state tax code with recent federal changes is essential to prevent confusion for businesses and individual taxpayers during the upcoming filing - [Indianapolis Star: Young progressives say they feel uninspired by Democrats. Will the state party listen?](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/22/indianapolis-star-young-progressives-say-they-feel-uninspired-by-democrats-will-the-state-party-listen/) - University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Political Science Gregory Shufeldt was featured in the Indianapolis Star to discuss how Generation Z voters are reshaping the political landscape in Indiana. Shufeldt explained how major social and political events—including the rise of Trump-style politics, the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic—have influenced young Hoosiers’ attraction to - [Michael Chambers Named 2023 Student of the Year by National Collegiate Honors Council](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/17/michael-chambers-named-2023-student-of-the-year-by-national-collegiate-honors-council/) - Written by Troi Watts The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) named University of Indianapolis’ Ron and Laura Strain Honors College student Michael Chambers ‘23 ‘28 (Psychology, PsyD) as the 2023 Student of the Year for a four-year institution at their annual conference in Chicago earlier this month. The NCHC Student of the Year Award is - [Dr. Megan Flinn Receives 2025 Distinguished Counselor Educator Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/24/dr-megan-flinn-receives-2025-distinguished-counselor-educator-award/) - By Ella Shelburn Dr. Megan Flinn, assistant professor and practicum and internship coordinator for the Department of Counseling, received the 2025 Distinguished Counselor Educator Award at the Indiana Counseling Association’s (ICA) annual conference. The ICA helps professional counselors improve upon their skills while also giving them the opportunity to connect with other Indiana counselors. The - [USA Today: Skull found on Indiana riverbank may be over 4,000 years old, coroner says](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/15/usa-today-skull-found-on-indiana-riverbank-may-be-over-4000-years-old-coroner-says/) - A human skull discovered along the Whitewater River in Fayette County, Indiana, has been dated to around 2300 B.C.—making it more than 4,000 years old. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office turned to University of Indianapolis Professor of Biology & Anthropology Dr. Krista Latham to help analyze the remains, confirming the skull belonged to an adult. - [WTHR: Napheesa Collier’s comments slamming WNBA leadership come as players, league try to reach new deal](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/01/wthr-napheesa-colliers-comments-slamming-wnba-leadership-come-as-players-league-try-to-reach-new-deal/) - As the WNBA faces growing scrutiny over leadership and player compensation, University of Indianapolis director of sport management Isabell Mills offered expert analysis on WTHR. Mills said WNBA players have unprecedented bargaining power thanks to record attendance, expanding fan engagement and a lucrative new media rights deal. Her commentary adds context to the national conversation - [UIndy continues beloved live mascot program with introduction of Grady II](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/16/uindy-continues-beloved-live-mascot-program-with-introduction-of-grady-ii/) - The University of Indianapolis welcomed a new face, and wagging tail to campus Thursday—and in doing so, unveiled the newest chapter in the beloved live mascot program to campus. Grady II (above at left) was introduced in grand style in Schwitzer Student Center walking alongside handler Coran Sigman with the original Grady the Greyhound looking - [University of Indianapolis proudly celebrates diversity with 37th annual Celebration of Flags Ceremony & Festivities](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/09/university-of-indianapolis-proudly-celebrates-diversity-with-37th-annual-celebration-of-flags-ceremony-festivities/) - The University of Indianapolis showcased its rich diversity, as well as one of its most beloved traditions, with the 37th annual Celebration of Flags Ceremony & Festivities on Thursday, Oct. 9 on Smith Mall. The event brought together students, faculty, staff and alumni as a colorful reminder that UIndy is truly home to a global - [One UIndy parent’s perspective on adoption: Mimi Chase](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/06/one-uindy-parents-perspective-on-adoption-mimi-chase/) - By Tylyn K. Johnson ’22 (social work) Google defines adoption as “the action or fact of legally taking another's child and bringing [them] up as one's own,” which is an accurate description. But adoption is also much, much more for the families for whom adoption is part of their story. Junior social work student Tylyn - [Indianapolis Quartet to give New York debut at Weill Recital Hall, March 5, 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/14/indianapolis-quartet-to-give-new-york-debut-at-weill-recital-hall-march-5-2020/) - The Indianapolis Quartet—violinists Zachary DePue and Joana Genova, violist Michael Isaac Strauss, and cellist Austin Huntington—will perform at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Established in 2016 in Indianapolis, the quartet is in residence at the University of Indianapolis, with support from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation. The - [UIndy Alumni Association Recognizes Alumni, Supporters with 2025 Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/10/01/uindy-alumni-association-recognizes-alumni-supporters-with-2025-awards/) - The University of Indianapolis and its Alumni Board of Directors honored UIndy graduates who have achieved exceptional success and served their society during the 2025 UIndy Alumni Awards. The 10-Hounds Distinguished Young Alumni Awards The 10-Hounds Awards recognize and honor young alumni who are outstanding in their personal and professional endeavors and who have made - [Federal grant to CELL will improve educational opportunities for 11,000 rural high school students](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/21/federal-grant-to-cell-will-improve-educational-opportunities-for-11000-rural-high-school-students/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has received a $10 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to lead the Rural Early College Network (RECN) 2.0, an initiative to help rural high schools provide advanced coursework and build a pipeline of - [Associated Press: University of Indianapolis Joins National Network of Private Colleges, Expanding Affordable Tuition Options for Indiana Families](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/29/associated-press-university-of-indianapolis-joins-national-network-of-private-colleges-expanding-affordable-tuition-options-for-indiana-families/) - The Associated Press reports that the University of Indianapolis has joined a national network of private colleges to expand affordable tuition options for Indiana families. Tanuja Singh, president of UIndy, emphasized that the partnership reflects the university’s commitment to reducing financial barriers and increasing access to high-quality higher education. The initiative highlights UIndy’s dedication to - [WISH-TV: UIndy’s new wellness center equips students with stress management tools](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/25/wish-tv-uindys-new-wellness-center-equips-students-with-stress-management-tools/) - WISH-TV reports that the University of Indianapolis has opened a new wellness center designed to help students manage stress and build emotional resilience. The center offers resources such as mindfulness workshops, relaxation techniques and one-on-one counseling, in addition to patented lava beds and physiological biofeedback equipment. Dr. Kelly Miller, a psychologist and director of the - [USA Today: Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating. It's not what you think.](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/19/usa-today-gen-z-is-monkey-barring-not-cheating-its-not-what-you-think/) - USA Today interviews Amanda Miller, professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis, about the emerging dating behavior called “monkey barring” — when someone gradually shifts toward a new romantic connection before formally ending the first one. Miller explains how individuals may do this to avoid vulnerability or emotional risk, describing it as part of - [WRTV: University of Indianapolis helps research ways to improve literacy rates](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/15/wrtv-university-of-indianapolis-helps-research-ways-to-improve-literacy-rates/) - WRTV highlights how the University of Indianapolis’s Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) is working with Indiana schools to boost literacy outcomes following a notable rise in third-grade reading scores. The story quotes Megan Thompson, CELL’s director of literacy, on the importance of explicit instruction, feedback and data-driven scaffolding. CELL’s contributions are part - [Daily Journal: UIndy engineering programs earn ABET accreditation](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/11/daily-journal-uindy-engineering-programs-earn-abet-accreditation/) - The Daily Journal reports that the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis announced that each of its bachelor’s engineering programs is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. UIndy’s computer, electrical and general engineering programs earned accreditation in the commission’s most recent review; industrial and systems engineering, mechanical and software - [WFYI: Here's how Trump's redistricting push could reshape political power in Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/04/wfyi-heres-how-trumps-redistricting-push-could-reshape-political-power-in-indiana/) - WFYI spoke with Gregory Shufeldt, associate professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis, and Laura Merrifield Wilson, associate professor of political science at UIndy, about President Donald Trump’s proposal for a constitutional amendment on redistricting. Both experts explained how the push could shift Indiana’s political balance and offered context on the broader national - [Department of Philosophy & Religion publications and presentations](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/27/department-of-philosophy-publications-and-presentations/) - Greg Clapper, professor of philosophy & religion, presented “‘Happiness Engineers,’ Video Games Designers, and Wesley’s Vision for Revival and Renewal” at The Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies at Oxford University. Jonathan Evans, chair and associate professor of philosophy, published "Boethius and the Causal Direction Strategy" in Ancient Philosophy, one of the top journals in the - [Nathan Johnson publishes new book on Passion Narrative](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/10/02/nathan-johnson-publishes-new-book-on-passion-narrative/) - Assistant professor of religion Nathan Johnson's new book was recently published by Cambridge University Press. According to the publisher "The Suffering Son of David in Matthew's Passion Narrative" offers the first full-scale study of David traditions in the Gospel of Matthew's story of Jesus's death. "I've always been fascinated with how the world's largest religion is - [Nathan Johnson wins international book award to be presented in Germany](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/13/nathan-johnson-wins-international-book-award-to-be-presented-in-germany/) - Written by Dan Klein Assistant Professor of Religion Nathan Johnson has won the Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise for his first book titled “The Suffering Son of David in Matthew's Passion Narrative.” It's the first full-scale examination of messiah traditions in the Gospel of Matthew’s story of Jesus’s death. The Lautenschlaeger Award honors ten - [Oseye Boyd wins second annual Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/07/oseye-boyd-wins-second-annual-kevin-r-armstrong-ethical-leadership-award/) - Veteran journalist and Mirror Indy editor-in-chief Oseye Boyd will receive the Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award at a special ceremony on April 7—demonstrating what it means to make a difference to the community through the power of the written word and journalism. Boyd has more than 25 years of experience working at the Indianapolis - [WISH-TV: UIndy religion professor discusses Pope Francis’ legacy](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/22/wish-tv-uindy-religion-professor-discusses-pope-francis-legacy/) - As preparations begin in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral, questions are already being raised about the lasting impact his papacy will have on the church. James Willis, an assistant professor of practice for philosophy and religion at the University of Indianapolis, stopped by Daybreak on Tuesday to talk about the pope’s legacy. Willis believes Francis, - [UIndy pioneers first Biofeedback & Meditation Center to support mental health for students](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/25/uindy-pioneers-first-biofeedback-meditation-center-to-support-mental-health-for-students/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to announce that has opened a pioneering wellness facility that is believed to be the first of its kind in the country: a Paw & Reflect Biofeedback & Meditation Center (BMC) that combines meditation coaching by trained clinicians with patented heated lava rock beds and real-time physiological feedback equipment. - [UIndy Rises in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/25/uindy-rises-in-u-s-news-world-report-best-colleges-rankings/) - The University of Indianapolis earned significant recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings released yesterday, reflecting the University’s growing national reputation for accessibility and academic excellence. UIndy climbed 60 spots to No. 237 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, highlighting the institution’s commitment to accessibility and opportunity for Hoosier students - [Honoring Greyhound Pride: The 2025 Homecoming Court](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/23/honoring-greyhound-pride-the-2025-homecoming-court/) - The University of Indianapolis restored a beloved tradition to this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend: Homecoming Royalty! From an outstanding group of nominees, the student body selected six students to serve on the 2025 Homecoming Court. These students exemplify Greyhound pride, school spirit, and UIndy’s motto of “Education for Service.” Mathieu Derache ’26 Derache embodies - [The Hounds Come Home for UIndy Homecoming 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/23/the-hounds-come-home-for-uindy-homecoming-2022/) - Alumni and friends are invited back to campus for the best week of the year! Relive your favorite UIndy memories and create some new ones at Homecoming 2022. Homecoming is a special time of year for the entire University community, with traditions like the Block Party, the President's Lunch and football game. This year, Homecoming - [2020 UIndy Engineering Business Pitch Competition goes virtual](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/24/2020-uindy-engineering-business-pitch-competition-goes-virtual-2/) - The R.B. Annis School of Engineering (RBASOE) successfully held its 2020 Engineering Business Pitch Competition virtually on April 21, 2020. As part of the RBSAOE’s unique DesignSpine curriculum, students in the third year of the program work in interdisciplinary teams to design and pitch a product, process or service in collaboration with industry mentors. This was the - [2020 UIndy Engineering Business Pitch Competition goes virtual](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/24/2020-uindy-engineering-business-pitch-competition-goes-virtual/) - The R.B. Annis School of Engineering (RBASOE) successfully held its 2020 Engineering Business Pitch Competition virtually on April 21, 2020. As part of the RBSAOE’s unique DesignSpine curriculum, students in the third year of the program work in interdisciplinary teams to design and pitch a product, process or service in collaboration with industry mentors. This - [Imelda Pozos Honored as Newman Civic Fellow](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/19/imelda-pozos-honored-as-newman-civic-fellow/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Imelda Pozos ’25 ’27 (History, Political Science, MA in Applied Sociology) was named a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow with Campus Compact. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes student leaders and problem-solvers who encourage social change. The fellowship is named after Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact’s founders, - [University of Indianapolis named a ‘2025 Great College to Work For’](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/19/university-of-indianapolis-named-a-2025-great-college-to-work-for/) - The University of Indianapolis is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For program. The results, released today in a special insert of the Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions - [Department of Music Holds 1st Annual University of Indianapolis Young Hoosier State Piano Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/12/department-of-music-holds-1st-annual-university-of-indianapolis-young-hoosier-state-piano-competition/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Over the summer, the Department of Music hosted the first annual University of Indianapolis Young Hoosier State Piano Competition. Students from ages five to nineteen came from all over the state to compete in divisions including classical, ensemble, jazz, rags, and blues. While the competition had been going on for twenty years, - [University of Indianapolis offers free vaccination clinic amid renewed awareness over preventable disease outbreaks](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/09/11/university-of-indianapolis-offers-free-vaccination-clinic-amid-renewed-awareness-over-preventable-disease-outbreaks/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to partner with the Indiana Immunization Coalition to offer a free vaccination clinic at the Schwitzer Student Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is open to all members of the public and will include a wide variety of vaccines at no cost - [PsyD students present at NYC conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/04/psyd-students-present-at-nyc-conference/) - Sebastian Del Corral Winder ‘18 (Master of Arts) and Alex Cook ‘14 (Master of Arts) recently presented a poster alongside Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Michael Poulakis at the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society Conference in New York City. The conference emphasized the role of culture in neuropsychological practice and how to bridge the gap in services - [Mirror Indy: Swim, bike, run: UIndy triathletes lean on each other in 2nd season](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/26/mirror-indy-swim-bike-run-uindy-triathletes-lean-on-each-other-in-2nd-season/) - When Miah Sosenheimer graduated from high school, she thought her athletic career was over. She’d wrapped up her high school swim career and committed to attending the University of Indianapolis. But just weeks before starting her freshman year, she got a call from the coach of the UIndy women’s triathlon team. He wanted her to - [WRTV: University of Indianapolis students give back to the community](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/23/wrtv-university-of-indianapolis-students-give-back-to-the-community/) - The University of Indianapolis brought back a Welcome Week tradition today with its second annual Service for Impact Day, where more than 200 students, faculty, and staff volunteered at local non-profit organizations. The event, which included work with groups like Horizon House, the Damien Center, and the Boys & Girls Club, is designed to inspire - [Indianapolis Star: He's a national champ, All-American and ready for swan song as UIndy's 'master' quarterback](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/22/indianapolis-star-hes-a-national-champ-all-american-and-ready-for-swan-song-as-uindys-master-quarterback/) - College football recruiters regularly check for linemen from the Cornhusker State, but skill position players, especially ones outside of Nebraska's largest cities can easily go overlooked. Despite a decorated Seward (Nebraska) High School career in which he amassed over 5,000 total yards and earned All-State honors in football and baseball, Gavin Sukup was ready to transition into the - [WTIU: Mysteries of the Not So Deep: Digging Into Indiana's Doomed Canal Period](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/07/wtiu-mysteries-of-the-not-so-deep-digging-into-indianas-doomed-canal-period/) - Archaeologists Christopher Moore and Elizabeth Straub are digging into a mystery. About a century and a half ago, this cornfield was part of the Wabash & Erie Canal. This water superhighway traveled all the way from Lake Erie in Ohio through Indiana down to Evansville. There are places where the canal is still navigable such - [UIndy Alumni Association Recognizes Alumni, Supporters with 2024 Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/11/uindy-alumni-association-recognizes-alumni-supporters-with-2024-awards/) - Written by Lilli Keiper The University of Indianapolis and its Alumni Board of Directors honored UIndy graduates who have achieved exceptional success and served their society. The 10-Hounds Distinguished Young Alumni Awards 10-Hounds honors ten University of Indianapolis alumni who have made an exceptional impact since their graduation with the Distinguished Young Alumni Award. This - [University of Indianapolis hosts Charity Golf Outing benefiting Christel House Indianapolis on April 18](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/03/university-of-indianapolis-hosts-charity-golf-outing-benefiting-christel-house-indianapolis-on-april-18/) - The University of Indianapolis Student Business Leadership Academy (SBLA) will host a Charity Golf Outing benefiting Christel House Indianapolis at the Wood Wind Golf Club on April 18, with tee-off starting at 9 a.m. Open to the public, a golfer will receive a rewarding playing experience which includes 18 holes with a cart, beverages on - [Jeanne Criswell Honored with National Distinguished Adviser Award by the College Media Association](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/11/16/jeanne-criswell-honored-with-national-distinguished-adviser-award-by-the-college-media-association/) - In October, UIndy faculty member and adviser of The Reflector student newspaper, Jeanne Criswell, was honored with the Distinguished Adviser Award by the College Media Association (CMA) during their fall national convention. “CMA annually recognizes the achievements of individuals through various award programs, including Honor Roll Adviser Awards for professionals who have advised for five - [The Indianapolis Quartet launches fourth season with Oct. 28 performance at University of Indianapolis](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/22/the-indianapolis-quartet-launches-fourth-season-with-oct-28-performance-at-university-of-indianapolis/) - Featuring guest musicians Carrie Dennis on viola and Nicholas Canellakis on cello The Indianapolis Quartet is set to launch their fourth season of concerts at the University of Indianapolis. They will perform works for quartet and sextet at Ruth Lilly Hall at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28. - [Wear "Red for Education" March 7 at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/03/wear-red-for-education-march-7-at-uindy/) - The School of Education invites students, faculty and staff to show support for public school teachers by wearing red on March 7, 2019, as part of “Red for Education” Day. The campus is invited to an event hosted by the School of Education from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in UIndy Hall C to learn - [University of Indianapolis Announces 2025-2026 Kellogg Writers Series](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/29/university-of-indianapolis-announces-2025-2026-kellogg-writers-series/) - The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced its 2025-26 season. The series features four critically acclaimed writers from across the country who represent a variety of genres and works. “What phenomenal writers this season!” said Barney Haney, associate professor of English and chair of the Kellogg Writers Series. “Rippers from top to - [CELL at UIndy contributes to unprecedented literacy improvement](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/29/cell-at-uindy-contributes-to-unprecedented-literacy-improvement/) - Results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) show a historic increase in third-grade literacy rates, representing an almost five percentage point jump to 87.3 percent proficiency. The increase represents the largest single-year increase since the IREAD was first utilized in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of improvement. One initiative that has made - [Annual Service for Impact Day looks to make meaningful impact with southside neighborhood groups and nonprofits](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/22/annual-service-for-impact-day-looks-to-make-meaningful-impact-with-southside-neighborhood-groups-and-nonprofits/) - The University of Indianapolis is excited to renew a Welcome Week tradition with the second annual Service for Impact Day to give back to the community on Saturday, Aug. 23. More than 200 Greyhound students, faculty and staff are expected to participate, helping many non-profit organizations like Horizon House, Damien Center, Boys & Girls Club - [5 Reasons to Read “To the Lighthouse” by  Virginia Woolf with Communiversity 2025](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/22/5-reasons-to-read-to-the-lighthouse-by-virginia-woolf-with-communiversity-2025/) - Communiversity – the University of Indianapolis’s online, book-club-style course – returns this fall to explore the modernist classic, “To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf. Why should you register for Communiversity this year? 1. Because you're sad that summer is over and want to go on a vicarious vacation to the lighthouse! Virginia Woolf’s “To the - [Empowering Independence: UIndy Lab Addresses Financial Literacy Gap for Autistic Individuals](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/22/empowering-independence-uindy-lab-addresses-financial-literacy-gap-for-autistic-individuals/) - Written by Troi Watts The Autism Access and Advocacy Lab at the University of Indianapolis celebrated a major milestone with the publication of its first paper, “Financial Literacy Skills Instruction Among Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review.” Founded by Dr. David Schena II, assistant professor in the School of Psychology, the Autism Access and Advocacy Lab - [UIndy Recognizes Faculty and Staff with 2024-2025 Achievement Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/19/uindy-recognizes-faculty-and-staff-with-2024-2025-achievement-awards/) - Today, the University of Indianapolis announced the recipients of this year’s Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff for being recognized for their achievements and successes from the 2024-25 academic year: The Outstanding Faculty Award The Outstanding Faculty Award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary integration of teaching, - [University of Indianapolis Expands Mental Health Support for Students with TimelyCare](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/18/university-of-indianapolis-expands-mental-health-support-to-students-with-timelycare/) - Students at the University of Indianapolis will now have expanded access to 24/7 mental health care thanks to a new partnership with TimelyCare, the most trusted virtual health and well-being provider in higher education. Through TimelyCare, University of Indianapolis students can select from a wide-ranging menu of virtual care options from licensed counselors in all - [Dr. Craig Seidelson Featured on WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/10/dr-craig-seidelson-featured-on-wallethub/) - Dr. Craig Seidelson, Assistant Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, was featured in WalletHub’s recent article, “Best Business Credit Cards for New Businesses.” The article outlines WalletHub’s business credit card recommendations for new businesses, based on fees, rewards rates, expense-tracking tools, and other unique features Dr. Seidelson expanded upon these recommendations by exploring two - [Sport Management Graduate Program Ranked #19 of 3,000 in Country by Intelligent.com](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/10/sport-management-graduate-program-ranked-19-of-3000-in-country-by-intelligent-com/) - The University of Indianapolis Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program recently earned a place on the list of Top 22 Master’s in Sports Management Degree Programs of 2023 by Intelligent. Out of more than 3,000 MSSM programs from across the country, the UIndy MSSM was ranked as 19th best. The UIndy MSSM program - [Diverse Expressions Benefit Gala to Feature Project Runway’s Korto Momolu](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/11/16/diverse-expressions-benefit-gala-to-feature-project-runways-korto-momolu/) - The gala will mark the opening of UIndy’s new Belongspace Intercultural Engagement Center INDIANAPOLIS – The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) and the Office of Student Affairs at the University of Indianapolis will host Diverse Expressions, a benefit gala in support of the new University’s new Belongspace Intercultural Engagement Center, on Saturday, December 3, at - [UIndy hosts 'embracing the future' summit featuring mayor Greg Ballard](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/03/uindy-hosts-embracing-the-future-summit-featuring-mayor-greg-ballard/) - The 2022 Embracing the Future Summit featuring Gregory A. Ballard, hosted by the University of Indianapolis, will bring together high school sophomores from across Indiana for a day of discussion on dealing with change, including the transition to college, in a positive way on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Former Indianapolis mayor and University of Indianapolis - [UIndy Speech and Debate Team wins an International Championship and High Marks at National Championship](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/09/uindy-speech-and-debate-team-wins-an-international-championship-and-high-marks-at-national-championship/) - The University of Indianapolis Speech and Debate Team earned high marks at two championship tournaments held virtually in March 2021. Craig-Anesu Chigadza ’21 (political science and psychology) brought home an international win, a first for the team, by winning the Informative Speaking division at the International 31st Annual International Forensics Association Speech and Debate Tournament. - [Senior spotlight: Shyanne Milne '21 (criminal justice)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/08/senior-spotlight-shyanne-milne-21-criminal-justice/) - Get to know the newest members of the University of Indianapolis Alumni Association! Shyanne Milne, Class of May 2021 Major: Criminal Justice Focus: Crime Scene Investigation Minor: Psychology What are your plans after graduation? I plan to keep working at my current job as a correctional officer and eventually down the line I hope to work - [Student Counseling Center virtual drop-in schedule: spring 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/08/student-counseling-center-virtual-drop-in-schedule/) - The University of Indianapolis Student Counseling Center is offering a variety of virtual drop-in facilitated discussions during the spring 2021 semester. Additional services offered by the Student Counseling Center can be found on their website. - [Amanda Miller adds input for Forbes magazine article](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/01/19/amanda-miller-adds-input-for-forbes-magazine-article/) - Amanda Miller, associate professor and department chair of sociology, was recently interviewed for a story in Forbes magazine, “Why Marriage and Divorce Rates are Dropping During the Pandemic.” Current trends show young people putting off big decisions like marriage, divorce or parenthood during the pandemic. Miller, and several others, were interviewed to discuss the possible - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering Welcomes New Director](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/07/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-welcomes-new-director/) - “Driven by optimism and caffeine.” That’s how one friend of new R.B. Annis School of Engineering Associate Dean and Director Dr. Kenneth Reid described him. “I love that! I’m definitely an optimist,” Reid said. “I want to strive for consensus as we move forward. If we can foster an environment that is supportive, the program - [Senior Spotlight: Delanie Kent '20 (criminal justice)](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/27/senior-spotlight-delanie-kent-20-criminal-justice/) - While the spring semester has been impacted greatly by the coronavirus pandemic, many Greyhound seniors are putting a ‘cap’ on their UIndy careers before the conferral of their diplomas this summer. Please enjoy the entries in this year’s “Senior Spotlight” series, as we celebrate these soon-to-be Greyhound graduates. *** “UIndy has shown me what I’m - [43rd Annual Lugar Symposium honors memory of Sen. Richard Lugar](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/11/25/43rd-annual-lugar-symposium-honors-memory-of-sen-richard-lugar/) - The 43rd annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders featuring NPR’s Steve Inskeep, hosted by The Richard G. Lugar Academy at the University of Indianapolis, will bring together hundreds of top high school juniors from Indiana for a day of discussion on public issues and world events on Saturday, December 7. Journalist, author, and - [The Indianapolis Quartet Celebrates Music of Latin America in May 5 performance](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/30/the-indianapolis-quartet-celebrates-music-of-latin-america-in-may-5-performance/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis’ ensemble-in-residence, The Indianapolis Quartet, will be presenting an afternoon of music in celebration of Latin America. Violinists Zachary DePue and Joana Genova, violist Michael Isaac Strauss, and cellist Austin Huntington will perform in concert with guest artist and guitarist Nemanja Ostojić on Sunday, May 5 at Fountain Square’s event space, Grove - [University of Indianapolis announces May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/28/university-of-indianapolis-announces-may-2019-commencement-ceremonies/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis will host two Commencement Ceremonies May 3-4, 2019, at locations on campus, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis. Graduate Commencement Ceremony When: 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2019 Where: Nicoson Hall, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave. Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony When: 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 Where: Key Stadium, University - [2019 Scholars Showcase results](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/22/2019-scholars-showcase-results/) - The first annual Scholars Showcase featured 179 presentations and performances, highlighting the academic research of students and faculty from the University of Indianapolis. "We noticed a few years ago that faculty and students across campus are engaged in all types of scholarship that are not only enhancing learning opportunities for our students but are advancing the science of our professions - [Senior spotlight: Anthony Richardson (athletic training)](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/17/senior-spotlight-anthony-richardson-athletic-training/) - Though Anthony Richardson has spent his entire undergraduate career at UIndy, it wasn’t until he changed his major to athletic training that UIndy became “home” to him. He will graduate in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and head toward his new home – Campbell University in North Carolina, where he has accepted - [Caitlynn Richardson '16 honored with Charlotte Boener Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/14/caitlynn-richardson-16-honored-with-charlotte-boener-award/) - Caitlynn Richardson ’16 is receiving the Charlotte Boener Award for Innovative Middle School Science Teaching at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. conference in February 2019. Richardson is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows Program, now known as Teach (STEM)³ at the University of Indianapolis. Richardson graduated from Indiana University in - [WISH-TV: New program aims to address healthcare shortage in Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/03/new-program-aims-to-address-healthcare-shortage-in-indiana/) - The University of Indianapolis is launching the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program this fall to address the growing demand for acute care nurse practitioners in hospitals. The program is designed for nurse practitioners who want to work in acute care settings for patients aged 13 and above. It aims to double the training - [Communiversity celebrates 10 years with Virginia Woolf classic; invites all to enjoy book-club-style course](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/13/communiversity-celebrates-10-years-with-virginia-woolf-classic-invites-all-to-enjoy-book-club-style-course/) - The University of Indianapolis is offering a low-cost, book-club-style Communiversity course to students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. This year’s course will focus on the themes of the modernist classic novel “To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf, originally published in 1927. In addition, this year Communiversity celebrates 10 years of sparking dialogue and bringing - [IBJ: UIndy embraces growing role for nurse practitioners in hospitals](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/01/ibj-uindy-embraces-growing-role-for-nurse-practitioners-in-hospitals/) - The University of Indianapolis is launching a program this month to prepare nurse practitioners, long a fixture in primary care exam rooms, to care for complex and critically ill patients in hospitals. The adult/gerontological acute-care nurse practitioner track within UIndy’s graduate school of nursing is beginning with seven students—with room to expand to 15. Adult/gerontological acute care - [Putting Knowledge Into Action: DPT Students Lead Community-Driven Health Fair](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/12/putting-knowledge-into-action-dpt-students-lead-community-driven-health-fair/) - First- and second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students got an opportunity to turn their classroom learning into a real-world service for impact by developing a health fair based on the needs of the community. Whether demonstrating how much sugar is found in a can of soda or showcasing games designed to help seniors keep - [8th Annual International Symposium on Service-Learning (ISSL) Takes “Education for Service” Global](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/07/28/8th-annual-international-symposium-on-service-learning-issl-takes-education-for-service-global/) - In June, students, faculty and staff from around the world gathered at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus for the 8th International Symposium on Service-Learning (ISSL). Held every two years, the ISSL promotes service-learning globally and encourages the use of service-learning as an innovative and transformative pedagogical tool in higher education. The ISSL emphasizes the - [University of Indianapolis to host Guitar Foundation of America’s 2020 International Convention and Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/20/university-of-indianapolis-to-host-guitar-foundation-of-americas-2020-international-convention-and-competition/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis will host the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention and Competition in 2020. The six-day convention, scheduled for June 22-27, 2020, will gather hundreds of classical guitar masters and enthusiasts from all over the world, including the most elite performers of the genre. The annual GFA Convention, which is - [English faculty announce 2020 publications](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/07/english-faculty-announce-2020-publications/) - The New Territory, The Rumpus, and High Shelf Press published a variety of works from faculty in the University of Indianapolis Department of English. Social media networking led to a new publication by Leah Milne, assistant professor of English. The New Territory recently published her essay on Zitkála-Šá, a native American writer and political activist. “Through - [New music series establishes UIndy as classical guitar hub](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/05/new-music-series-establishes-uindy-as-classical-guitar-hub/) - A new classical guitar series at the University of Indianapolis is connecting Department of Music students and the local community with world-renowned guitarists. With masterclasses and on-campus performances, the series is carefully designed to bring students together with master musicians who provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring, while expanding access for music aficionados. Nemanja Ostojić, associate - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in July](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/08/01/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-july-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in July: Jessica - [FOX59: Back-to-school shopping at record high for parents](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/21/fox59-back-to-school-shopping-at-record-high-for-parents/) - From clothes to computers to basic supplies, experts predict back-to-school shopping this year will be among the highest on record. FOX59's Charles Benberry shows how much you should expect to spend and how to save some cash in the process. Start checking school supplies off this year? Many are frustrated with increasing prices. "It is - [WISH-TV: Meet UIndy event connects and educates businesses on Gen Z job seekers](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/14/wish-tv-meet-uindy-event-connects-and-educates-businesses-on-gen-z-job-seekers/) - The University of Indianapolis is hosting an event called Meet UIndy on Tuesday to help employers connect with the next generation of job seekers. Organizers say the event will take place at the Health Pavilion, 1643 E. Hanna Ave., on the UIndy campus from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature panels with - [Dr. Tanuja Singh named to Indiana 250 List of Influential Hoosiers](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/23/dr-tanuja-singh-named-to-indiana-250-list-of-influential-hoosiers/) - University of Indianapolis President Dr. Tanuja Singh is among those named to IBJ Media’s fourth annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential business and community leaders from a wide range of sectors, including both public and private organizations. “I am honored to be included among some of the brightest minds and most - [Amanda Miller's research makes top 50 most downloaded list for 2018](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/08/11/amanda-millers-research-makes-top-50-most-downloaded-list-for-2018/) - A publication by a University of Indianapolis faculty member made the top 50 most-downloaded list for 2018. “Stalled for Whom? Change in the Division of Particular Housework Tasks and Their Consequences for Middle- to Low-Income Couples,” co-authored by Amanda Miller, was 36th on the annual list published by the American Sociological Association. Miller is an - [Future Engineers to compete at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/15/future-engineers-to-compete-at-uindy/) - Future Engineers compete at University of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS—On Saturday, December 11th, 2021, hundreds of students from across the state of Indiana will be participating in the FIRST LEGO League state championship at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. Thirty-six teams made up of students in grades 4-8 - [Savannah Harris publishes short story in literary magazine](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/16/savannah-harris-publishes-short-story-in-literary-magazine-2/) - Savannah Harris '21 (creative writing) has published her first flash fiction piece titled “Ataraxy” in the December 2019 issue of Penultimate Peanut Magazine. This short story was written during the ENGL 371 fiction writing workshop course in the fall semester of 2019, taught by assistant professor of English Dan J. Vice. Harris attributes the publication - [University of Indianapolis announces new Board of Trustees members](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/14/university-of-indianapolis-announces-new-board-of-trustees-members-3/) - The University of Indianapolis has announced the appointment of four new trustees—Gail Farnsley, Andy Hammond, Pat Watkins and Jeff Whorley—who were elected during the June board meeting. “We are delighted to welcome these four distinguished individuals to our board of trustees,” said Board Chair Deborah Daniels. “They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to - [Species, Spiders, and Science: UIndy Research Team Joins the BioBlitz at Eagle Marsh](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/09/species-spiders-and-science-uindy-research-team-joins-the-bioblitz-at-eagle-marsh/) - This past May, a team of UIndy Biology students joined Dr. Marc Milne for the Eagle Marsh BioBlitz sponsored by the Indiana Academy of Science. The BioBlitz is a collaborative, field-based biodiversity survey conducted by students, professors, and other volunteers from around the state. Over the course of 24 hours, several teams collect and document - [School of Education Earns Top Grades for Reading Accreditation](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/07/school-of-education-earns-top-grades-for-reading-accreditation/) - The University of Indianapolis School of Education has earned the highest possible reading accreditations and recognitions for its Science of Reading-aligned programs, a prestigious set of awards that demonstrates UIndy's status as a top institution of higher education to train the next generation of teachers. A trio of national and international organizations—the International Dyslexia Association, - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in October](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/01/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-october/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in October: Dr. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in July](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/01/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-july/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in July: Dr. - [WRTV: 'It's more realistic': Revamped police fitness testing looks to better prepare officers](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/08/wrtv-its-more-realistic-revamped-police-fitness-testing-looks-to-better-prepare-officers/) - As police agencies across the Hoosier state look to recruit new officers, the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is considering changing up its physical fitness requirements to better prepare officers in the field. Once the cadets are hired on from their local police departments, the fitness test is a requirement for them to get into - [Indiana Law Enforcement Academy partners with UIndy to design new physical fitness standards for trainees](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/14/indiana-law-enforcement-academy-partners-with-uindy-to-design-new-physical-fitness-standards-for-trainees/) - The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy is working to revamp the physical fitness standards for potential recruits who will protect the lives of Hoosiers as they are hired at police departments, sheriff’s offices and law enforcement agencies across Indiana. The design for the new test is a result of a partnership between the Indiana Law Enforcement - [Kinesiology, Health & Sport Sciences researchers collaborate to design new physical fitness test for all Indiana law enforcement academies](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/07/02/kinesiology-health-sport-sciences-researchers-collaborate-to-design-new-physical-fitness-test-for-all-indiana-law-enforcement-academies/) - After more than two years of work, a team of University of Indianapolis researchers have designed the next tactical obstacle course to measure the physical fitness for all new law enforcement cadets. In May, the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) announced that its Law Enforcement Training Board approved the use of a new tactical obstacle - [WRTV: Breaking barriers and opening doors for Indianapolis high schoolers](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/26/wrtv-breaking-barriers-and-opening-doors-for-indianapolis-high-schoolers/) - At the University of Indianapolis, a transformative experience is underway this summer. The 3rd annual Summer Success Camp is helping local high school students realize that college isn’t just a dream. Rebecca Franks, who runs the camp, emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers for these students. “This camp is just breaking barriers and letting - [UIndy cNAfME Recognized as National Chapter of Excellence for Professional Development](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/24/uindy-cnafme-recognized-as-national-chapter-of-excellence-for-professional-development/) - The University of Indianapolis chapter of the collegiate National Association for Music Education (cNAfME) was recognized as a national chapter of excellence for professional development during the cNAfME’s National Leadership Assembly. The UIndy chapter was one of nine from across the country to earn this recognition. cNAfME developed the Chapter of Excellence Recognition to encourage - [Chalkbeat: Teacher Prep Academy hopes to hook high schoolers on teaching — but its funding is in jeopardy](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/09/chalkbeat-teacher-prep-academy-hopes-to-hook-high-schoolers-on-teaching-but-its-funding-is-in-jeopardy/) - For Brooklynne Ford, becoming a teacher is all about being a positive force in a kid’s life and “helping people.” The rising senior at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis is getting started on her teaching education early through Teacher Prep Academy, a University of Indianapolis program now in its third year. At the academy, - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in January](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-january-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in January: Dr. - [University of Indianapolis gets new tool to connect with Indiana employers](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/03/keeping-hoosier-college-graduates-in-the-hoosier-state-university-of-indianapolis-gets-new-tool-to-connect-with-indiana-employers/) - The University of Indianapolis has expanded its collaboration with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to good and promising career opportunities in Indiana. By connecting Greyhound graduates to Hoosier employers, it serves to help fight the acknowledged ‘brain drain’ problem by retaining more graduates from Indiana institutions of higher education. Ascend, an Indiana nonprofit organization, - [UIndy, Indiana Humanities Explore Food Sourcing, Disparities, and Hunger in Indianapolis at Ninth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/27/uindy-indiana-humanities-explore-food-sourcing-disparities-and-hunger-in-indianapolis-at-ninth-annual-richard-m-fairbanks-symposium/) - Written by Troi Watts “We are living in an era of unprecedented need for people facing hunger.” It is this hard truth that brought over 100 community members to the University of Indianapolis for the Ninth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium, hosted in partnership with Indiana Humanities. This year’s symposium, “Seed to Sustenance: Farming, Food, - [Etchings Magazine holds virtual launch party to celebrate Issue 33.1](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/29/etchings-magazine-holds-virtual-launch-party-to-celebrate-issue-33-1/) - The University of Indianapolis Etchings Literary and Fine Arts Magazine is gearing up for the launch of Issue 33.1. Student, faculty and alumni contributors will share their work at a virtual launch party at 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 30. Etchings Press is a student-run press. Student editors in ENGL 379 are responsible for overseeing submissions, ensuring a - [Greg Ballard makes case for energy independence in new book](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/05/greg-ballard-makes-case-for-energy-independence-in-new-book/) - Disruptive technologies like autonomous or electric vehicles enjoy plenty of media attention. In a new book, University of Indianapolis Visiting Fellow, former Indianapolis Mayor and Marine Lt. Col (ret.) Greg Ballard links those oft-cited buzzwords to unexpected topics: protecting the lives of American troops now serving in the Middle East, and shifting toward an energy-independent - [School of Psychology Faculty-Student Collaboration Leads to Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journal ](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/09/school-of-psychology-faculty-student-collaboration-leads-to-publication-in-peer-reviewed-journal/) - Dr. Hui Zhang and Dr. Matthew Stapleton of the University of Indianapolis School of Psychology, along with alumni Jonathan Thang ’22 and Bradley Waggoner ’24, have successfully published their research article, "Navigating Racial Discrimination and Negotiating Place: A Phenomenological Analysis of Chinese Americans' Conversations With Friends," in the Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology. - [Q&A: Antonio Toliver '23 (social work, religion)](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/22/qa-antonio-toliver-23-social-work-religion/) - Antonio Toliver '23 is a resident assistant for the new Umoja Scholars living-learning community at UIndy. He's also responsible for bringing the Black Male Initiative to campus. Learn more about him and the work he's doing to support fellow Hounds: What are you studying and what extracurriculars have you been involved with at UIndy? I'm a social - [Beyond the Classroom: UIndy Business Students Launch Rateo, a New App for Business Feedback](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/06/03/beyond-the-classroom-uindy-business-students-launch-rateo-a-new-app-for-business-feedback/) - Jared Schweitzer & Keegan Jones (not pictured: Drew McClure) Keegan Jones ’25 ’26 (Business Administration & Management, MBA) spent the first two years of his college journey with his nose to the grindstone, juggling a part-time job while staying focused on his studies. But everything changed when he started working on an idea for an - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in September](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/04/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-september/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in September: Dr. - [UIndy Communication Students Earn 2025 Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarships](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/22/uindy-communications-students-earn-2025-indiana-broadcasters-association-scholarships/) - Three students from the University of Indianapolis Department of Communication—Ashley Ellison ’27, Gillian Styers-Barnett ’27, and Jake Helton ’26—have been named recipients of the prestigious 2025 Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarship. The Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) represents nearly 300 radio and television stations across Indiana. Each year, the IBA awards scholarships to ten outstanding broadcasting students - [Leah Milne selected for NEH Summer Institute](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/07/leah-milne-selected-for-neh-summer-institute/) - Virtual institute connects scholars to explore, celebrate work of Zora Neale Hurston This summer Leah Milne, assistant professor of English, was one of 25 scholars selected for an NEH Summer Institute for an educational research collaboration hosted by The Project on the History of Black Writing at the University of Kansas. Normally held in Lawrence, - [Marc Milne publishes article in Journal of Cave and Karst Studies](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/11/marc-milne-publishes-article-in-journal-of-cave-and-karst-studies/) - Dr. Marc Milne, associate professor of biology, was recently a co-author on a scientific article published in the Journal of Cave and Karst studies. The article studied sinkholes in the Hoosier National Forest and found that they have high invertebrate biodiversity compared to the surrounding habitat. From the Abstract: Sinkholes are a well-known, but poorly - [FOX59: Panelists discuss this week’s headlines](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/17/fox59-panelists-discuss-this-weeks-headlines/) - What are Indiana political insiders saying about the latest headlines from the world of politics? In the video above, IN Focus panelists Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Adam Wren, Martin Sweet and Laura Wilson discuss last week’s headlines at the state and federal level. [continue reading] - [IBJ: What’s a startup? Most say it’s a company that’s young, disruptive and scalable](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/09/ibj-whats-a-startup-most-say-its-a-company-thats-young-disruptive-and-scalable/) - It’s a short word packed with a ton of meaning. But what exactly is a startup? Like so many things in business, there’s no simple definition—nor lots of agreement. For some, a startup is any business enterprise in its first five years. But for many others, it’s a young, innovative company aimed at disrupting established - [WISH-TV: University of Indianapolis invites all to hop on board the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/06/wish-tv-university-of-indianapolis-invites-all-to-hop-on-board-the-john-lennon-educational-tour-bus/) - Nearly 45 years after John Lennon’s death, his musical legacy ‘rolls on’ in the form of a bus that’s stopping in central Indiana this week. “(It’s) a way for students to see all the stuff that goes in behind the scenes in media production and especially music,” Brett Leonard, a professor of music technology at - [American Kahani: Prospect Theory — India’s Options After Pahalgam Massacre are Limited Even If Asymmetry of Power Puts Pakistan at Disadvantage](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/01/american-kahani-prospect-theory-indias-options-after-pahalgam-massacre-are-limited-even-if-asymmetry-of-power-puts-pakistan-at-disadvantage/) - The horrific terror attack that claimed 26 lives a week ago in Pahalgam was another reminder that the Kashmir issue remains the primary issue in South Asia’s (and the world’s) oldest continuous conflict. India has been the victim of many terrorist incidents over the past three decades, the most notable of which was the Mumbai - [WRTV: Impacts of defaulting on your student loans, collection resumes May 5th](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/29/wrtv-impacts-of-defaulting-on-your-student-loans-collection-resumes-may-5th/) - Starting May 5th the US Department of Education will start collecting on student loans that are in default. “People need to look at their student loans. What do they have and then also really exam what are the pros and cons of the different types and then do the best thing for them," said Bill - [Dr. Candice Burkett Named 2025 Honors Mentor of the Year](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/16/dr-candice-burkett-named-2025-honors-mentor-of-the-year/) - The Ron and Laura Strain Honors College recognized Dr. Candice Burkett, assistant professor of psychology, as the 2025 Honors Mentor of the Year. The Strain Honors Mentor of the Year is awarded annually to an Honors faculty advisor who has played a significant role in developing their students’ skills and knowledge, and in guiding them - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in March](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/01/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-march-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in March: Dr. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in December](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/08/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-december-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in December: Dr. - [All Lanes Lead to Indy: University of Indianapolis Students, Faculty Support Community at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/24/all-lanes-lead-to-indy-university-of-indianapolis-students-faculty-support-community-at-the-2024-u-s-olympic-swim-trials/) - Written by Troi Watts The Amateur Sports Capital of the World, Indianapolis, has added another historic event to its roster, the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, and with it, brings new and exciting opportunities for the University of Indianapolis community. From leading the organization of thousands of volunteers to being one of those volunteers in - [Laura Allende Castilla Named 2025 Honors Student of the Year](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/09/laura-allende-castilla-named-2025-honors-student-of-the-year/) - The Ron and Laura Strain Honors College is proud to name Laura Allende Castilla ’25 ’27 (International Relations, Business Administration & Management, MA in International Relations) as its 2025 Honors Student of the Year. The Strain Honors Student of the Year Award is given annually to a senior Honors student who has demonstrated exceptional academic - [What to Expect at New Hounds Day (New Student Orientation)](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/08/what-to-expect-at-new-hounds-day-new-student-orientation/) - We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to the University of Indianapolis! Our official welcome begins with New Hounds Days, our new student orientation, over the summer. During New Hounds Day, new UIndy students have the opportunity to meet fellow classmates, be introduced to their professors and support staff, schedule their first - [Dr. Alicia Cecil Receives Academic Teaching Award by Indiana Branch of American Society for Microbiology](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/06/dr-alicia-cecil-receives-academic-teaching-award-by-indiana-branch-of-american-society-for-microbiology/) - Dr. Alicia Cecil, assistant professor of biology, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2025 Academic Teaching Award from the Indiana Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (IBASM). The American Society for Microbiology is one of the largest professional life science organizations in the world. It is dedicated to increasing awareness in the - [Healthcare veteran Emily Tisdale selected as Executive Director of UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/06/healthcare-veteran-emily-tisdale-selected-as-executive-director-of-uindys-center-for-aging-community/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that Emily Tisdale, M.Ed., has been named as the executive director of UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community (CAC), one of Indiana’s leading centers for aging studies. With a mission to enhance the quality of life for all people as they age, the CAC provides research and consulting services - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in April](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/02/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-april-2/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in April: Coran - [2020 Service-Learning Awards honor outstanding students, community partner](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/05/2020-service-learning-awards-honor-students-community-partner/) - The Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement announced its annual awards honoring students and community partners for their dedication to serving local populations who are most in need through service-learning courses. Kendall Beckstein '21 (DPT) received the 2020 Outstanding Graduate Student Service-Learning Award. Ed Jones, assistant professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, nominated - [Banner INB (Banner 8) by request only November 5](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/10/21/banner-inb-banner-8-by-request-only-november-5/) - Last November, UIndy IT announced a plan to implement more than 30 Banner upgrades by December 2018, collectively referred to as the Banner 9 upgrade. The upgrades were necessary because vendor support for Banner INB technology will end December 2018. Please note, this does not affect Self-Service applications (e.g. leave reporting, timesheet submission and approval, - [IT announces redesign for MyUIndy log-in page](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/01/15/it-announces-redesign-for-myuindy-log-in-page/) - In early January, IT launched a redesign of the login page used to access My UIndy, ACE, Handshake, UIndy Self-Service and Banner admin pages. This change was implemented to modernize the interface, provide a better mobile experience, and improve security. On Wednesday, 1/9/19, the login pages for the following systems were upgraded: 4:00 p.m.: ACE - [October is National Disability Employment Awareness month](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/17/october-is-national-disability-employment-awareness-month/) - As October is National Disability Employment Awareness month, it is good to be reminded that our campus community is committed to inclusive excellence. We want to make sure that all UIndy employees have the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of work and campus life to the best of their abilities and desires. Here - [Photos: Sun shines on Commencement 2014](https://news.uindy.edu/2014/05/03/photos-sun-shines-on-commencement-2014/) - UIndy President Robert Manuel addresses a vast crowd at Key Stadium during today's commencement ceremony, which brought together undergraduate and graduate programs for the first time since 2002. Watch WISH-TV report Breezy but beautiful weather greeted attendees today at Key Stadium when UIndy celebrated commencement outdoors for the first time in a half-century. More than 1,300 graduates were eligible to participate - [The University of Indianapolis to host Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/05/02/the-university-of-indianapolis-to-host-commencement-ceremonies-on-saturday-may-3/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to announce more than 850 people are prepared to graduate this weekend. Future physical therapists, business leaders, social workers and more will be walking across the stage to get their diploma in one of three spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3. This is the University's 116th graduation ceremony. - [University of Indianapolis professor explores Midwestern winery boom in new book](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/02/06/university-of-indianapolis-professor-explores-midwestern-winery-boom-in-new-book/) - If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job to start a winery, you’ll first want to read Jim Pennell’s Local Vino: The Winery Boom in the Heartland. Pennell, a professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis and Co-Director of the Community Research Center, explores the challenges and rewards of operating a winery in his - [University of Indianapolis Real Estate Development program sees early success](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/05/24/university-of-indianapolis-real-estate-development-program-sees-early-success/) - A new program that is the first of its kind in Indiana is already making its mark. The University of Indianapolis launched a Masters of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development in the fall of 2016, becoming the first university in the region and state to offer the program. Program Director Eric A. Harvey, who - [WISH-TV: University of Indianapolis brings new programs, vision, online options to students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/15/university-of-indianapolis-brings-new-programs-vision-online-options-to-students/) - Students are preparing to return to class at the University of Indianapolis on Aug. 26. This school year introduces new programs and online options for students. University of Indianapolis President Dr. Tanuja Singh joined Daybreak on Thursday to discuss the upcoming school year Singh is the 10th president of UIndy and just completed her first - [Great UIndy Cleanup looks to beautify campus and University Heights neighborhood](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/25/great-uindy-cleanup-looks-to-beautify-campus-and-university-heights-neighborhood/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement is hosting this year’s Great UIndy Cleanup on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting through 2 p.m. More than 100 people have already signed up to beautify the campus and the surrounding University Heights community by picking up trash, gardening and removing - [Recognition of University of Indianapolis Faculty Achievements 2024-25](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/23/recognition-of-university-of-indianapolis-faculty-achievements-2024-25/) - On behalf of everyone at the University of Indianapolis, we offer congratulations to all our faculty who have received promotions, tenure, grants, sabbaticals, and other distinguished awards. Please take a moment to read through this impressive list and be sure to congratulate our colleagues as you meet them around campus: Faculty Scholarship Grants John Berners, - [UIndy Announces 2025 Teacher of the Year Recipient and Nominees](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/23/uindy-announces-2025-teacher-of-the-year-recipient-and-nominees/) - The University of Indianapolis is pleased to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year recipient as Dr. Tracy Johnson, assistant professor in the School of Education within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. In her teaching philosophy, Dr. Johnson wrote, “Teaching is a complex act, one that requires many different types of expertise. An - [FOX59: Grady the Greyhound](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/18/fox59-grady-the-greyhound/) - University of Indianapolis handler Coran Sigman brought mascot Grady the Greyhound onto the Indy Now program on FOX59 to talk about Adopt-a-Greyhound month and Grady's role as 'joy ambassador' around campus, including improving mental health for students. [continue watching] - [FOX59: Fairbanks Symposium with UIndy:](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/12/fox59-fairbanks-symposium-with-uindyfox59/) - This year we are focusing on food and what better way to show it off than with Chef Taylor? [continue watching] - [Indianapolis Star: 3 days before cancer surgery, this Lawrence Central grad's career ended with 140-pitch win](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/10/indianapolis-star-3-days-before-cancer-surgery-this-lawrence-central-grads-career-ended-with-140-pitch-win/) - Play like it's your last game ever. It's a typical sports cliche but one UIndy baseball coach Al Ready found apt as he addressed his team before playing Illinois-Springfield on March 15. "Look, sometimes you hear coaches talk about, 'You should play like it's your last game to ever play,'" Ready told his team. "It's just a - [WTHR: Watching your retirement plan during market volatility](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/07/wthr-watching-your-retirement-plan-during-market-volatility/) - President Donald Trump's tariff plan is off to the races. The White House's goal — to level the playing field with international trade. However, that action plan is causing disruption. Dr. Larry Belcher, with the University of Indianapolis, said the stock market has responded negatively because of a lot of different fears. For example, the fear of inflation. - [Dr. Colleen Wynn Receives John F. Schnabel Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/17/dr-colleen-wynn-receives-john-f-schnabel-distinguished-contributions-to-teaching-award/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Dr. Colleen Wynn, associate professor and director of the master's in applied sociology program, received the 2025 John F. Schnabel Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award at this year’s North Central Sociological Association (NCSA) annual meeting. John F. Schnabel helped found the NCSA Teaching Committee and was the committee’s first chair. Through - [What We Learned During the 2025 Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/17/what-we-learned-during-the-2025-fairbanks-symposium-on-civic-leadership/) - Written by Dr. Ted Frantz Thank you to all those who joined us for our Tenth Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership. Our theme, Civic Spirit: Religion and Leadership in Indianapolis, proved to be one that resonated with all attendees regardless of their faith traditions and personal experiences. Our morning kicked off by with an insightful - [Dr. Ken Reid Recognized as Outstanding Alumnus by Purdue University School of Engineering Education](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/17/dr-ken-reid-recognized-as-outstanding-alumnus-by-purdue-university-school-of-engineering-education/) - Written by Troi Watts Dr. Ken Reid, associate dean and director of the R.B. Annis School of Engineering, was recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus by Purdue University School of Engineering Education at their annual celebration. The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes graduates of the School of Engineering Education who have “achieved singular accomplishments in their fields, - [First-Generation College Student Mateo Gomez Ospina Receives ‘Realizing the Dream’ Scholarship](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/15/first-generation-college-student-mateo-gomez-ospina-receives-realizing-the-dream-scholarship/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Mateo Gomez Ospina ’27 (Criminal Justice, Spanish) was one of 29 recipients to receive the annual “Realizing the Dream” Scholarship from the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). The “Realizing the Dream” Scholarship recognizes one first-generation college student from each private, non-profit college and university in Indiana. Through a grant from Lilly - [UIndy Athletic Training Faculty Recognized by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/01/uindy-athletic-training-faculty-recognized-by-great-lakes-athletic-trainers-association/) - Written by Ella Shelburn UIndy Athletic Training faculty members Dr. Stacey Gaven and Dr. Cam Powden were recently recognized as Outstanding Educators by the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA). The Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association is made up of athletic trainers in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The association - [Greyhounds Make Record-Breaking Impact on 10th Annual UIndy Day](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/14/greyhounds-make-record-breaking-impact-on-10th-annual-uindy-day/) - UIndy supporters from across the country united on Thursday, April 10, 2025, to celebrate the Tenth Annual UIndy Day! Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University of Indianapolis shared hundreds of photos and memories to show their Greyhound Pride and supported the University with a record-breaking $344,570 raised by 1,758 donors in - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering rises to Top Dog Challenge with custom-built trebuchets](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/25/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-rises-to-top-dog-challenge-with-custom-built-trebuchets/) - Marking the start of a new University of Indianapolis tradition, Homecoming 2020 brought together the ingenuity of the R.B. Annis School of Engineering (RBASOE) with the University’s philanthropic mission. Part of the Top Dog Challenge, a competition with Truman State University to see which institution could raise the most funds in support of local non-profit - [Family Weekend brings special reunion for UIndy mascot Grady and sister](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/29/greyhound-reunion-2/) - UIndy’s Family Weekend kicked off with a special reunion between Grady the Greyhound and his sister, Misty. Before arriving at the University of Indianapolis in November 2019, Grady was a racing Greyhound in Daytona, Florida. Misty, also a retired racer, was with him every step of the way until their retirement. Both were raised together - [UIndy welcomes Class of 2025](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/03/uindy-welcomes-class-of-2025/) - The University of Indianapolis welcomed the Class of 2025 during Welcome Week for the Fall 2021 semester. This fall nearly all courses are back in the classroom. Also in the works are in-person events, including full-capacity athletic events and more than 250 lectures, student events, and more. Below you’ll find photos from Welcome Week and - [University of Indianapolis Music Department announces technology upgrades to broadcast equipment and multi-disciplinary learning opportunities for students](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/12/university-of-indianapolis-music-department-announces-technology-upgrades-to-broadcast-equipment-and-multi-disciplinary-learning-opportunities-for-students/) - The University of Indianapolis Department of Music announced today extensive upgrades to video and broadcast production equipment, allowing for multi-disciplinary learning for music students as well as improving the concert-going experience, in the age of COVID and beyond. “This expansion offers an incredible opportunity for our music technology students to both work on the audio - [New look for web time entry and leave reports](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/05/new-look-for-web-time-entry-and-leave-reports/) - To all staff and student workers: During the week of spring break, there will be a new look to web time entry and leave reports. This is just a cosmetic change and the functionality will remain the same. You will still enter your hours worked for web time entry, and enter your leave time for - [University of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs ranked among the country’s best by U.S. News & World Report](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/08/university-of-indianapolis-occupational-therapy-and-physical-therapy-programs-ranked-among-the-countrys-best-by-u-s-news-world-report-2/) - The U.S. News & World Report released its annual graduate school rankings and, once again, the University of Indianapolis’s occupational therapy and physical therapy programs were ranked as being among the top 50 programs in the country. The UIndy Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program ranked No. 39 out of 282 occupational therapy programs in the - [UIndy Faculty-Led Trip Profiled on Chinese Television During Spring Break](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/04/08/uindy-faculty-led-trip-profiled-on-chinese-television-during-spring-break/) - A group of University of Indianapolis students and professors made the news for their cultural trip to China over spring break on state-run CCTV. A group of 19 students, led by Dr. Kristine Newton, instructor of English, and Dr. James Willis, assistant professor of practice of philosophy and religion, went to Huzhou in the Zhejiang - [Dedication Thursday for Greyhound Village](https://news.uindy.edu/2016/08/09/dedication-thursday-for-greyhound-village/) - Greyhound Village is on the east side of Shelby Street, adjacent to a planned station on the bus rapid transit Red Line that soon will connect the UIndy campus to Fountain Square, downtown, Broad Ripple and key points in between. New apartments seen as catalyst for development; Mayor Hogsett to speak The community is welcome - [Dr. Laura Wilson Honored with May Wright Sewall Leadership Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/20/dr-laura-wilson-honored-with-may-wright-sewall-leadership-award/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Dr. Laura Wilson, associate professor of political science, recently received the May Wright Sewall Leadership Award. May Wright Sewall was a suffragist and activist who advocated for women's rights. She founded the Herron School of Art and Design, the Art Association of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Woman’s Club, the Contemporary Club, and - [Dr. Pamela Wimbush selected as inaugural Dean of UIndy Online and the Sease Institute](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/21/dr-pamela-wimbush-selected-as-inaugural-dean-of-uindy-online-and-the-sease-institute/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today the appointment of Dr. Pamela Wimbush as inaugural Dean of UIndy Online and the Sease Institute. Wimbush, who currently serves as Associate Dean of Program Success and Organizational Excellence at California State University, Sacramento, will begin at UIndy on Feb. 3. Wimbush serves as Chief Online Learning Officer at - [WISH: UIndy to host Special Olympians in a student-run basketball tournament](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/28/wish-uindy-to-host-special-olympians-in-a-student-run-basketball-tournament/) - The NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 and IHSAA State Basketball Finals are not the only big-time basketball tournaments happening this weekend in Indianapolis. Young Special Olympians are also tipping off at the University of Indianapolis in what has become an annual event that combines education for the organizers and state titles for the athletes. UIndy professor Dr. Jennifer VanSickle explained, - [Indianapolis Star: Human remains were discovered in Bloomington earlier this week. Here's what we know so far](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/28/indianapolis-star-human-remains-were-discovered-in-bloomington-earlier-this-week-heres-what-we-know-so-far/) - Human remains were discovered in Bloomington on Wednesday, The Herald-Times reported. Here's what we know so far. The afternoon of Wednesday, March 26, a work crew clearing land for a housing addition along Acuff Road just off Kinser Pike reported finding what appeared to be human remains on the property. Police confirmed their suspicion and cordoned - [WISH: New program helps health care professionals improve communication with aging Hoosiers](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/18/wish-new-program-helps-health-care-professionals-improve-communication-with-aging-hoosiers/) - Data shows that about one-third of Hoosier adults are caregivers for someone 55 or older. Now, a new pilot program aims to help health care professionals communicate more effectively with this growing population. Katie Greenan, who has developed the program, joined Daybreak to discuss its impact. She is collaborating with University of Indianapolis’ Center for - [Associated Press: Trump’s transactional approach to diplomacy is a driving force on the world stage](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/09/associated-press-trumps-transactional-approach-to-diplomacy-is-a-driving-force-on-the-world-stage/) - Donald Trump, the real estate developer turned commander in chief, is laying bare his style of diplomacy in the early weeks of his new term: It’s a whole lot like a high-stakes business deal, and his No. 1 goal is to come out of the transaction on top. The tactics are clear in his brewing trade - [UIndy School of Education Awarded Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant by Indiana Department of Education](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/11/uindy-school-of-education-awarded-attract-prepare-retain-grant-by-indiana-department-of-education/) - The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced recipients of $10.6 million in funding, which will aid Indiana’s schools and community partners in supporting local initiatives to attract and retain educators in school buildings across the state. The School of Education at the University of Indianapolis was selected as one of the IDOE’s partner institutions, receiving - [CELL to partner with State of Indiana & Lilly Endowment for $111 Million Investment to Support Early Literacy for Hoosier Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/18/cell-to-partner-with-state-of-indiana-lilly-endowment-for-111-million-investment-to-support-early-literacy-for-hoosier-students/) - INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joined Lilly Endowment Inc. to announce the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy, expanding Indiana’s commitment to support literacy development for Hoosier students. This combined investment from the state and Lilly Endowment of up to $111 million will support early - [The 28th UIndy Summer Piano Camp Brings Young Musicians Back to Campus](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/04/the-28th-uindy-summer-piano-camp-brings-young-musicians-back-to-campus/) - The 2022 UIndy Summer Piano Camp will bring aspiring young musicians back to campus for a week of musical lessons and games. From June 6 to 10, campers will learn about various aspects of music, including: Solo and ensemble performance History Theory Composition Campers will be placed into small groups (typically four students each) led - [Amanda Miller contributes to new book, "Downsizing the Blended Home"](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/11/30/amanda-miller-contributes-to-new-book-downsizing-the-blended-home/) - Amanda Miller, Department of Sociology associate professor and chair, was quoted extensively in a new book by Marni Jameson, “Downsizing the Blended Home.” Excerpt: “When merging households, one plus one needs to equal . . . one. The path toward that fundamental fact, however, is not so easy. Since something’s got to give—and you don’t - [Fairbanks Symposium Celebrates 10 Years by Examining Religion, Indianapolis’ Civic Leadership and the “God Gap”](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/26/fairbanks-symposium-celebrates-10-years-by-examining-religion-indianapolis-civic-leadership-and-the-god-gap/) - The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities invite everyone to attend the 2025 Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on April 9 to learn more about how religion and civic leadership have intersected in Central Indiana in the past, how current civic leaders are responding as politics become increasingly polarized along religious lines and what the future - [From pocket parks to global solutions](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/03/08/from-pocket-parks-to-global-solutions-greenspace-ideas-abound-at-fairbanks-symposium/) - More than 200 community leaders participated in the 2017 Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership at the University of Indianapolis March 3. This year’s symposium brought local and national visionaries together to discuss how greenspaces contribute to a vibrant urban life. Event organizers included University of Indianapolis Professor Ted Frantz, who is also director - [Food disparity, hunger and urban ag headline the issues for annual Fairbanks Symposium hosted by UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/06/food-disparity-hunger-and-urban-ag-headline-the-issues-for-annual-fairbanks-symposium-hosted-by-uindy/) - The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities invite everyone to attend the 2024 Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on March 20 to learn more about how issues like food disparity, hunger, farming and food sourcing affect the people of Central Indiana. This year’s theme is “Seed to Sustenance: Farming, Food and Hunger in Indianapolis.” This is - [2023-24 Kellogg Writers Series at UIndy Announced](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/31/2023-24-kellogg-writers-series-at-uindy-announced/) - Written by Troi Watts The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced the 2023-24 season, which features local writers, including a member of UIndy’s faculty, and readings from a variety of genres, such as poetry, fiction, literary horror, and more. “For the 2023-2024 Kellogg Writers Series season, we have a stunning mix of - [UIndy Faculty Publications Highlight Public Voices Fellowship Success](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/13/uindy-faculty-publications-highlight-public-voices-fellowship-success/) - Recently, faculty members at the University of Indianapolis took part in the Public Voices Fellowship through The Op-Ed Project. The goal of the Fellowship is to dramatically increase the public impact of the nation’s top underrepresented thinkers, specifically women and minorities. Faculty members have already seen great success from their participation in the Fellowship, being - [Mission Matters #60 - Intellectual Traditions of the Arts & Sciences](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/15/mission-matters-60-intellectual-traditions-of-the-arts-sciences/) - This year we are exploring intellectual traditions associated with schools and colleges of the university. This essay is the second of two pieces written by faculty from the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Steve Spicklemire, director of engineering instruction and associate professor of physics and earth space science, wrote this month’s essay. Dr. - [Reflecting Back: A Conversation Between Senator Lugar and Mayor Pete](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/12/05/reflecting-back-a-conversation-between-senator-lugar-and-mayor-pete/) - By Edward Frantz, professor of history and chair of the Department of History and Political Science On a crisp October day in 2013, former Senator Richard Lugar sat down with an up-and-coming mayor from South Bend by the name of Pete Buttigieg. Their conversation served as the keynote for the first annual Richard M. Fairbanks - [UIndy professor coaches rising star in classical guitar](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/18/uindy-professor-coaches-rising-star-in-classical-guitar/) - At the age of 14, Ian Tubbs has claimed six first-place awards in guitar competitions that span the globe. For the last seven years, he’s been studying under classical guitarist Nemanja Ostojić, associate adjunct professor of music at the University of Indianapolis. “Nemanja’s teaching is invaluable to us,” said Ian’s mom, Gia. “He teaches - [Etchings Magazine Recognized by American Scholastic Press Association](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/19/etchings-magazine-recognized-by-american-scholastic-press-association/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Issues 36.1 and 36.2 of Etchings Magazine, the University of Indianapolis’ student-run publisher, were recognized as one of the first-place winners of the 2024 American Scholastic Press Association’s annual contest. Etchings Magazine is managed by students taking the courses ENGL 379 and ENGL 580. In these courses, students select writing and - [Faculty Members Collaborate for Special Performance During National Disabilities Awareness Month](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/18/faculty-members-collaborate-for-special-performance-during-national-disabilities-awareness-month/) - Adjunct instructor of music Meadow Bridgham and associate professor of English Liz Whiteacre collaborated for a special Faculty Artist Concert Series event on March 17 for a performance entitled “Garden Songs.” It’s a program that explores how music and poetry can be used as vessels for healing—a particularly important idea considering that March is National - [Carnegie raises UIndy classification to National Doctoral/Professional University](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/09/10/carnegie-raises-uindy-classification-to-national-doctoral-professional-university/) - INDIANAPOLIS - A new classification by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education puts the University of Indianapolis in the same U.S. News & World Report category as the country’s elite institutions. The University of Indianapolis is now recognized as a national Doctoral/Professional University, which U.S. News & World Report uses in its annual higher - [Stephen Zimmerly publishes book exploring sidekicks in young adult literature](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/27/stephen-zimmerly-publishes-book-exploring-sidekicks-in-young-adult-literature/) - Would Sherlock Holmes have been the world’s greatest detective without Dr. Watson? Could Batman keep Gotham City safe without Robin? Could Frodo have made it to Mt. Doom without Sam? Could the Avengers have stopped Thanos without the help of countless sidekicks along the way like Falcon, Bucky, Iron Patriot and Wong? Despite the fact - [The U.S. Census Bureau and You: March 28](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/18/the-u-s-census-bureau-and-you-march-28/) - Ileana Serrano, a Data Dissemination Specialist for Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin at the U.S. Census Bureau, will be giving a talk on campus on Thursday, March 28th from 6-8 pm in Good Hall 105. She’ll be presenting on what the Census Bureau is, what data options they have, how to use these data (very generally), - [Ted Frantz publishes op-ed in Washington Post](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/21/ted-frantz-publishes-op-ed-in-washington-post/) - Ted Frantz, professor of history, published an opinion piece in The Washington Post for the "Made by History" series, "How the border morphed from a place of possibility to a symbol of fear." Excerpt: President Trump’s visit to El Paso last week attracted the hype and circuslike atmosphere one has come to expect from this president: Trump served - [Mission Matters #51 - Robert L. Frey: Use of Intellect as Economic Historian & Steward of Religious Heritage](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/01/30/mission-matters-51-robert-l-frey-use-of-intellect-as-economic-historian-steward-of-religious-heritage/) - This academic year we are reflecting on the student experience of different generations of alumni and current students. This month’s Mission Matters focuses on the life and work of an alumnus from the Class of 1960. In Part One (MM#50), I focused on Robert Frey's reflections about his student years. In this second part, I - [Pack the House expands the fun for 2019](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/01/24/pack-the-house-expands-the-fun-for-2019-2/) - Just in time to beat the winter blues, Pack the House 2019 brings energy and excitement to Nicoson Hall on Feb. 9 for a double-dose of hoops and fun. Women’s tip-off is at 5 p.m. and the men’s team tips off at 7:30 p.m. as the Greyhounds take on the Bellarmine University Knights for a - [Mirror Indy: UIndy Online dean understands adult learners. She used to be one.](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/05/mirror-indy-uindy-online-dean-understands-adult-learners-she-used-to-be-one/) - After over two decades working in online education, Pam Wimbush has learned a thing or two. For starters, many online learners need flexibility because they’re juggling college alongside parenthood and work. And others are looking to add skills to adapt to a changing world. Wimbush, who joined University of Indianapolis in early February, will oversee the university’s - [WISH: Students at UIndy gain insight into challenges of reentry for ex-offenders](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/03/03/wish-students-at-uindy-gain-insight-into-challenges-of-reentry-for-ex-offenders/) - Finding a job or even housing can be a challenge for people just getting out of jail. Students at the University of Indianapolis got a firsthand look through an immersive reentry simulation. Students at UIndy took on the imagined identities of former inmates and experienced what it was like to find a job, get a - [Two Greyhounds Selected to Serve as 500 Festival Princesses](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/02/two-greyhounds-selected-to-serve-as-500-festival-princesses/) - It’s officially May, the time of year where Hoosiers show their pride and celebrate the greatest spectacle in racing: the Indy 500! Leading up to the big race, the 500 Festival hosts a variety of events to excite Hoosiers, including running events, parades, and community breakfasts. While at these events, you may see some lovely - [Katie Greenan seizes opportunity for spontaneous class discussion on current events](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/21/katie-greenan-seizes-opportunity-for-spontaneous-class-discussion-on-current-events/) - Katie Greenan, assistant professor of communications, recently held a discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement with her COMM 311 students. The idea came about spontaneously during class, she said. Students were discussing writing topics for an upcoming blog assignment and one student pitched Black Lives Matter as a story idea. “This prompted me to ask - [UIndy students, faculty engage the community during election season](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/09/uindy-students-faculty-engage-the-community-during-election-season/) - UIndy Votes!, a nonpartisan effort at the University of Indianapolis to register and educate voters, was recently featured on WISH-TV. Alexandra Nickerson ’21 (political science and communication, honors concentration), who serves as senior project director and student communication specialist, and Whitney Tipton, assistant professor of communication, were interviewed for the story. Watch the video here. - [UIndy students gain insight into motorsports industry through Sister Cities program](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/12/06/uindy-students-gain-insight-into-motorsports-industry-through-sister-cities-program/) - A new project through the University of Indianapolis Center for Global Engagement is connecting a group of students with the world of motorsports. Six UIndy students, who are majoring in sports marketing or sports management, are visiting Monza, Italy, in December for an up-close look at the motorsports industry through the lenses of technology, engineering and performance. - [Stephanie Wideman authors book chapter for "Michelle Obama and the FLOTUS Effect"](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/12/02/stephanie-wideman-authors-book-chapter-for-michelle-obama-and-the-flotus-effect/) - Stephanie Wideman, assistant professor of communication, authored a chapter in the forthcoming book "Michelle Obama and the FLOTUS Effect," published November 15, 2019, by Lexington Books. The chapter is entitled, "Visuality and the Pathetic First Lady." Wideman also serves as director of the UIndy Forensics Speech & Debate Team. - [Michael Poulakis and PsyD students present research at national conferences](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/11/30/michael-poulakis-and-psyd-students-present-research-at-national-conferences/) - Michael Poulakis, assistant professor of clinical psychology, presented research at Boston College with two of his students, Rebecca McCormic and Aylin Acosta, who are both in their third year of the PsyD program at the University of Indianapolis. The presentation, "Working with Individuals of a Minority Racial or Ethnic Background When Part of the Majority," was - [AJ Nafziger ’08 returns to campus for solo exhibition](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/11/14/aj-nafziger-08-returns-to-campus-for-solo-exhibition/) - In November 2019, AJ Nafziger ’08 (studio art) returned to the University of Indianapolis to exhibit a collection of work, “The Horizon Unfolds,” at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery. The exhibition, featuring drawings in pencil and liquid graphite, is on display through December 6, 2019. Nafziger’s work evokes fantastical landscapes featuring planets, UFOs - [Liz Whiteacre helps continue the conversation about disabilities](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/11/04/liz-whiteacre-helps-continue-the-conversation-about-disabilities/) - Conversations about disabilities, whether they are visible or invisible, help us become better at articulating and understanding things that are abstract. Liz Whiteacre, assistant professor of English, has been at the forefront of that conversation on UIndy’s campus. One of the ways Whiteacre has done so has been through her support of disability literature. “Being - [UIndy Writing Lab staff attend International Writing Center Associations Annual Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/23/uindy-writing-lab-staff-attend-international-writing-center-associations-annual-conference/) - The University of Indianapolis Writing Lab was well represented at the recent International Writing Center Associations Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, on October 16-19. Director Richard Marshall and Associate Director Dawn Hershberger conducted a special interest group entitled "Working with International Students." Dawn Hershberger also gave two individual presentations: "The Art of Outreach on a Shoestring" - [MacArthur Fellow and critically acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar to speak at University of Indianapolis Sutphin lecture Nov. 7 ](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/18/macarthur-fellow-and-critically-acclaimed-artist-titus-kaphar-to-speak-at-university-of-indianapolis-sutphin-lecture-nov-7/) - The University of Indianapolis announces visual artist and social critic Titus Kaphar, who will present a lecture on campus Nov. 7, 2019, as part of the Sutphin Lecture Series. The lecture, “Making Space for Black History: Amending the Landscape of American Art,” is scheduled from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at the Ruth - [Laura Santurri to run 100 miles for the hounds](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/08/laura-santurri-to-run-100-miles-for-the-hounds/) - Never have you met a University of Indianapolis professor so truly dedicated to the University’s mascot until you have met Laura Santurri, the chair of the Department of Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies and director of the Doctor of Health Science Program. Santurri is willing to run 100 miles in 30 hours in order to - [Carol Hatfield publishes book of poetry](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/09/16/carol-hatfield-publishes-book-of-poetry/) - Carol Hatfield, records and curriculum coordinator, has published a book of poetry entitled "Diary of the Soft World." The book is available as a paperback and an e-book via Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Lulu, and Kobo websites. When you see through someone else’s eyes, doors and windows fly open. The view can be refreshing and - [ICHE awards $2.4 million to CELL for STEM teacher training](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/09/12/iche-awards-2-4-million-cell-for-stem-teacher-training/) - Thanks to a $2.4 million award from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) and the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) are able to continue their successful STEM Teach initiative. This program aids high school teachers needing graduate-level courses in STEM discipline areas to meet the - [Research by Aaron Kivisto garners international media attention](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/08/08/research-by-aaron-kivisto-garners-international-media-attention/) - Research by Aaron Kivisto, associate professor of clinical and forensic psychology, explored the link between gun ownership and greater incidences of domestic homicides. The study was published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine and revealed for each 10% increase in household gun ownership rates, there is a 13% increase in domestic firearm homicide incidents. - [Kathy Bauchle stars in "Go Be Joan"](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/08/02/kathy-bauchle-stars-in-go-be-joan/) - One of Kathy Bauchle’s 2019 goals was to go to two auditions for a local production, thinking it would take several before a playwright or director would risk casting an unknown. It took just one and that’s how she ended up in the titular role in “Go Be Joan,” by Nathaniel Adams produced by Fat - [Sidekicks kicking down the door](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/27/sidekicks-kicking-down-the-door/) - Would Sherlock Holmes have been the world’s greatest detective without Dr. Watson? Could Batman keep Gotham City safe without Robin? Could Frodo have made it to Mt. Doom without Sam? Could the Avengers have stopped Thanos without the help of countless sidekicks along the way like Falcon, Bucky, Iron Patriot and Wong? Despite the fact - [Ana Maria Ferreira publishes two articles](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/06/05/ana-maria-ferreira-publishes-two-articles/) - Ana Maria Ferreira, assistant professor of Spanish, published articles in two magazines. Her article in Razon Publica focused on the work of Haruki Murakami, the world-renowned contemporary Japanese novelist and writer. Ferreira also interviewed Carlos Yushimoto, a Peruvian-Japanese writer, for Arcadia magazine. - [Lynn Shaw's laughter club featured on WISH-TV](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/05/27/lynn-shaws-laughter-club-featured-on-wish-tv/) - The medicine of laughter was recently featured on WISH-TV. Reporter Dick Wolfsie visited the University of Indianapolis campus to find out what the "laughter club" is all about. Lynn Shaw, assistant professor in the Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work, was featured in the segment, along with UIndy faculty and staff. - [Jailbird reopens May 28](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/05/22/jailbird-to-open-may-23/) - The Indianapolis Business Journal reports that Jailbird, a new restaurant at 4022 Shelby St., will open at 4 p.m. May 23-26. The restaurant will close for Memorial Day and reopen at 11 am May 28 for lunch and dinner. - [“Shark Tank” meets DesignSpine at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering Business Pitch Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/05/15/shark-tank-meets-designspine-at-the-r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-business-pitch-competition/) - Imagine a data analytics tool to help universities demonstrate the value of higher education. Or an after-market device that alerts drivers to motorcyclists lurking in their blind spots. How about a better charging station for your electronic devices? Students from the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis presented plans for these - [Fairbanks Symposium at the University of Indianapolis to examine Unigov at 50](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/24/fairbanks-symposium-at-the-university-of-indianapolis-to-examine-unigov-at-50/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The Sixth Annual Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership, scheduled for May 15, 2019, at the University of Indianapolis, features national and local thought leaders who will discuss the lasting impact of urban consolidation in central Indiana. “Unigov at 50: The Blueprint of the Urban Midwest?” studies the legacy of merging local governments in Indianapolis and the implications - [Indianapolis Quartet featured on Indy Style](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/23/indianapolis-quartet-featured-on-indy-style/) - The Indianapolis Quartet appeared on “Indy Style” (WISH-TV) to promote their April 1 performance. - [Barney Haney awarded 2019 Chris O'Malley Fiction Prize](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/26/barney-haney-awarded-2019-chris-omalley-fiction-prize/) - Barney Haney, assistant professor of English, has been awarded the 2019 Chris O'Malley Fiction Prize for his story, "The Passage." The story will appear in The Madison Review, published out of the University of Wisconsin. - [UIndy makes impact at 2019 AAFS meeting](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/25/uindy-makes-impact-at-2019-aafs-meeting/) - University of Indianapolis human biology students and alumni are tackling real-world issues and continue to gain national attention in the field of “transfer DNA” research. In February, a large group of students and alumni participated in the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in Baltimore, Maryland. Led by Krista Latham, - [Mission Matters #53 - "The Stories of Monuments Men & Louvain’s Library”](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/21/mission-matters-53-the-stories-of-monuments-men-louvains-library/) - The Mission Matters this month is a review essay of a pair of books by Robert Edsel, the author of “Monuments Men.” Edsel will be on campus at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28th as part of this year’s University Series Pressing Forward, Pressing On. You won’t want to miss this event! By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice - [Nominations open for 2019 Staff Achievement Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/03/01/nominations-open-for-2019-staff-achievement-awards/) - Dear Colleagues: We have a rich tradition of celebrating great accomplishments at UIndy. We pride ourselves as being a community that recognizes and rewards hard work and commitment. We are a great institution because of our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators. We celebrate each with their own awards, and I write today to ask for - [New book by Molly Martin explores role of castles in King Arthur legend](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/28/new-book-by-molly-martin-explores-role-of-castles-in-king-arthur-legend/) - In the Arthurian legend, castles set the scene for power struggles, love and loss. A new book, "Castles and Space in Malory's Morte Darthur" (Boydell & Brewer) by Molly Martin, associate professor and chair of English at the University of Indianapolis, explores the role of castles in the famous story of King Arthur. Martin’s second - [Nelson Kraus presents “SUPER SIMPLE Anatomy & Physiology” at Center for Inquiry Feb. 24](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/20/nelson-kraus-presents-super-simple-anatomy-physiology-at-center-for-inquiry-feb-24/) - Nelson H. Kraus, associate adjunct professor of biology, will discuss his recent book publication, “SUPER SIMPLE Anatomy & Physiology” at the Center for Inquiry in Indianapolis at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. “How do humans learn? Do our undergraduate colleges, and universities effectively facilitate real learning or just force students to memorize and regurgitate without - [University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community awarded $500,000 in Tennessee Civil Monetary Penalty funds](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/16/university-of-indianapolis-center-for-aging-community-awarded-500000-in-tennessee-civil-monetary-penalty-funds/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community has been awarded nearly $500,000 in Civil Monetary Penalty funding by the Tennessee Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a statewide system of Regional Healthcare Quality Improvement Collaboratives to improve the quality of long-term care in nursing facilities statewide. As - [International relations students partner with refugees from Burma](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/02/05/international-relations-students-partner-with-refugees-from-burma/) - Integrating into a new society is no small task. A new collaboration between the University of Indianapolis Department of International Relations and the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) seeks to make that transition a little easier. More than 19,000 refugees from Burma have migrated to Indianapolis in recent years, according to the BACI website. The - [“No Belles: Legends of Women in Science” coming to UIndy Feb. 6](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/01/30/no-belles-legends-of-women-in-science-coming-to-uindy-feb-6/) - Amid the ongoing conversation about inclusivity in academics, a theatrical performance raises timely questions about the disparity of women pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The Portland, Oregon-based Portal Theatre brings “No Belles: Legends of Women in Science” to the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Feb. 6, 2019, - [Pack the House expands the fun for 2019](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/01/24/pack-the-house-expands-the-fun-for-2019/) - Just in time to beat the winter blues, Pack the House 2019 brings energy and excitement to Nicoson Hall on Feb. 9 for a double-dose of hoops and fun. Women’s tip-off is at 5 p.m. and the men’s team tips off at 7:30 p.m. as the Greyhounds take on the Bellarmine University Knights for a - [UIndy Music Faculty Receive Indiana Music Educators Association Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/27/uindy-college-of-music-faculty-receive-indiana-music-educators-association-awards/) - By Ella Shelburn Two adjunct faculty members from the Department of Music, Diane Stebbe and Joyce Click, received awards from the Indiana Music Education Association. Stebbe was named the Multi-level IMEA Music Educator of Excellence. This award recognizes music educators who have excelled throughout years of teaching and have contributed to the career of music - [WPTA: University of Indianapolis political science professor talks Hoosier women in politics](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/26/wpta-university-of-indianapolis-political-science-professor-talks-hoosier-women-in-politics/) - Laura Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Indianapolis, discusses her recent opinion piece in the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Listen to her conversation with 21Alive News Producer John H.D. Wagner about women in politics. [continue reading] - [University of Indianapolis chooses the inaugural class of Stephen F. Fry Business Scholars](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/27/university-of-indianapolis-chooses-the-inaugural-class-of-stephen-f-fry-business-scholars/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to announce the inaugural class of four students into the Stephen F. Fry Business Scholars Program, the premier undergraduate immersive experience in UIndy’s School of Business. The program, which offers up to $20,000 of tuition assistance, was made possible with a $5 million endowed gift from alumnus and retired - [WISH: Indiana colleges navigate changes in high school diploma requirements](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/20/wish-indiana-colleges-navigate-changes-in-high-school-diploma-requirements/) - As Indiana high schools implement changes to graduation requirements, local colleges are working to ensure that students’ pathways align with future academic goals. The shift, set to affect students in the class of 2029, has sparked questions from parents and education professionals alike. At the University of Indianapolis, Admissions Director Emily Hancock is balancing these new requirements - [University of Indianapolis receives Age-Friendly University designation, showcasing its commitment to lifelong learning and inclusivity](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/20/university-of-indianapolis-receives-age-friendly-university-designation-showcasing-its-commitment-to-lifelong-learning-and-inclusivity/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that it has become part of the Age-Friendly University Global Network, a prestigious recognition that underscores UIndy’s commitment to supporting lifelong learners and fostering an inclusive community for individuals of all ages. The designation is a milestone and reflection of UIndy’s ongoing efforts to create accessible opportunities and address - [Indianapolis Star: Private colleges bring students to Indiana. We need state support.](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/12/indianapolis-star-private-colleges-bring-students-to-indiana-we-need-state-support/) - By Dr. Tanuja Singh, University of Indianapolis President Indiana and Indiana businesses — from the smallest not-for-profits and startups to the Fortune 500s — need talented college graduates who have the skills needed for today’s world. Indiana is an attractive destination when it comes to recruiting students to its universities and colleges. But our advantage - [Worried about Brain Drain? Invest More in Private Colleges and Universities to Create Brain Gain](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/14/worried-about-brain-drain-invest-more-in-private-colleges-and-universities-to-create-brain-gain/) - By Dr. Tanuja Singh, University of Indianapolis President Indiana and Indiana businesses—from the smallest not-for-profits and startups to the Fortune 500s—need talented college graduates who have the skills needed for today’s world. Indiana is an attractive destination when it comes to recruiting students to its universities and colleges. But our advantage evaporates when it comes - [Hullabaloo 2025: A Celebration of Letterpress Through Exhibition, Lecture and Demonstration](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/05/hullabaloo-2025-a-celebration-of-letterpress-through-exhibition-lecture-and-demonstration/) - The University of Indianapolis Department of Art & Design and Hullabaloo Press invite the community and members of the media to celebrate the art of letterpress at Hullabaloo 2025, a festive and immersive experience held every four years to showcase the rich history and contemporary practice of printmaking. The open house and reception will take - [Diplomas Have Changed, College Admission Standards Have Not](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/11/diplomas-have-changed-college-admission-standards-have-not/) - By Emily Hancock, University of Indianapolis Director of Admissions Before I started working in college admissions, I was an eighth grade English teacher at an Indianapolis charter school. I loved my students. They were smart, funny and fun. Together we read graphic novels, acted out scenes from Shakespeare and wrote plenty of essays preparing for - [Indianapolis Star: Indiana diplomas have changed, but college admission standards have not](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/02/05/indianapolis-star-indiana-diplomas-have-changed-but-college-admission-standards-have-not/) - By Emily Hancock, University of Indianapolis Director of Admissions Before I started working in college admissions, I was an eighth-grade English teacher at an Indianapolis charter school. I loved my students. They were smart, funny and fun. Together, we read graphic novels, acted out scenes from Shakespeare and wrote plenty of essays preparing for standardized - [Jeanie Neal to Serve on Review Panel for Komen Research Grants](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/19/jeanie-neal-to-serve-on-review-panel-for-komen-research-grants/) - Jeanie M. Neal, Director of the Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs, has been invited to serve on a review panel for the next cycle of funding from Komen Career Catalyst (CCR) Grants. Neal is a two-time breast cancer survivor, first diagnosed over 20 years ago and most recently diagnosed with a local recurrence in - [Dr. Katie Greenan receives $25,000 for research program](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/21/dr-katie-greenan-receives-25000-for-research-program/) - Assistant Professor of Communication and Faculty Fellow for the Center for Aging & Community Dr. Katie Greenan received a $25,000 donor gift for a pilot program. Greenan will lead a communication program to train and certify healthcare professionals who work with older adults and individuals living with disabilities in the Indianapolis community. Greenan designed the - [WRTV: Governor Mike Braun proposes phasing out tax on retirement income](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/20/wrtv-governor-mike-braun-proposes-phasing-out-tax-on-retirement-income/) - Mike Braun has made tax relief a priority this legislative session. One way he wants to do that is by phasing out the tax on retirement income. Dr. Matthew Will, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Indianapolis, says Indiana has a good track record of low taxes. "You do pay an income tax, - [Daily Journal: UIndy president talks experiential learning, new programs on Greenwood visit](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/15/daily-journal-uindy-president-talks-experiential-learning-new-programs-on-greenwood-visit/) - The president of the University of Indianapolis made a stop in Greenwood earlier this week, discussing the university’s experiential learning goals and new initiatives. Tanuja Singh was the featured speaker at Monday’s meeting of the Greenwood Rotary Club at Central Nine Career Center. Over the course of 30 minutes, Singh discussed the need for reskilling and - [Associated Press: 30 years after discovery of remains, DNA could identify all of a serial killer’s victims](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/07/associated-press-30-years-after-discovery-of-remains-dna-could-identify-all-of-a-serial-killers-victims/) - Decades after investigators unearthed thousands of human bones and bone fragments on a suspected Indiana serial killer’s property, a renewed quest is playing out in laboratories to solve a long-running mystery: Who were they? A new team working to identify the unknown dead says the key to their success will be getting relatives of men who vanished - [Indianapolis Star: Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun will have to navigate differences within the GOP](https://news.uindy.edu/2025/01/06/indianapolis-star-indiana-gov-elect-mike-braun-will-have-to-navigate-differences-within-the-gop/) - Few can accuse Gov.-elect Mike Braun of being unprepared. The day after his Nov. 5 election by a wide margin, Braun had a transition team in place. In a week, he filled out that team with a dozen subject-based councils, each with their own dozen or so team members. They helped him build a 40-page policy - [Indianapolis Monthly: Unburying the Truth](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/17/indianapolis-monthly-unburying-the-truth/) - “THE HAWKS ARE CIRCLING,” Hunter Vale tells me from a booth at Almost Famous, a bar on the 700 block of Massachusetts Avenue. Though he’s just 31 years old, Vale is an archivist of the earliest years of the Indianapolis LGBTQ+ community, posting vintage photos, magazine articles, and other ephemera on his Queer Circle City Instagram - [UIndy unveils Admissions Agreement with Ivy Tech to help students succeed, guarantee scholarships of at least $16,000 to qualified students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/20/uindy-unveils-admissions-agreement-with-ivy-tech-to-help-students-succeed-guarantee-scholarships-of-at-least-16000-to-qualified-students/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced the creation of a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement with Ivy Tech Community College to further reinforce the accessibility of a bachelor’s degree and lower barriers to a private school education—an education which continues to provide great outcomes for its graduates. The agreement should result in increased confidence for Ivy Tech - [UIndy student guest column: Understanding foster care and and adoption through foster care](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/01/uindy-student-guest-column-understanding-foster-care-and-and-adoption-through-foster-care/) - By Tylyn K. Johnson As a third-year social work student at UIndy, I went into my junior practicum hoping to get to help engage clients on some level. I wanted to apply the client engagement skills I had been learning in my practice courses in a real work setting. At the same time, I have - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering donates PPE to Indianapolis healthcare workers](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/12/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-donates-ppe-to-indianapolis-healthcare-workers/) - The R.B. Annis School of Engineering is putting expertise and resources towards the fight against COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). James Emery, laboratory manager for mechanical systems, is printing face shields for St. Vincent Indianapolis emergency room healthcare workers. “I asked some friends who are nurses if their emergency room would be in need. They are parents - [Announcing the Strain Honors College Faculty Fellows](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/15/announcing-the-strain-honors-college-faculty-fellows/) - Five University of Indianapolis faculty members have been named Ron & Laura Strain Honors College Faculty Fellows. The three-year terms begin during the 2021 academic year. The primary purpose of the fellowship is to support the students of the Strain Honors College through teaching and mentorship or service. Strain Honors Faculty Fellows are expected to - [Lisa Elwood featured in podcast](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/17/lisa-elwood-featured-in-podcast/) - Lisa Elwood, associate professor of clinical psychology, participated in a podcast discussion about the role of therapy in helping survivors of sexual abuse. She discusses how therapy can help people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and negative behaviors that can arise as a result of sexual trauma. She also explains the different types of - [Andrew Armour '12 invents free fitness app for kids, families](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/23/andrew-armour-12-invents-free-fitness-app-for-kids-families/) - Entrepreneur and UIndy alum Andrew Armour '12 (business management & administration) recently invented Activate Fitness, an app that regulates screen time based on daily activity levels, encouraging kids and families to be more physically active. With so many people spending more time at home this month, it might be an ideal time to try it out. - [Chad Odaffer Selected as One of Golf Digest’s Best Fitness Trainers](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/11/chad-odaffer-selected-as-one-of-golf-digests-best-fitness-trainers/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Chad Odaffer, assistant professor of exercise science and program director for the exercise science undergraduate program at UIndy, was recently named one of Golf Digest’s Best Fitness Trainers in America for 2025-26. This year, the selection process was especially competitive, with the largest number of applicants to date. A total of - [Taylor Vachon Published in Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/11/taylor-vachon-published-in-butler-journal-of-undergraduate-research/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Last month, Taylor Vachon ‘23 ‘25 (History, Political Science, International Relations, and MBA) had her Honors thesis accepted for publication in the Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research, a peer-reviewed platform highlighting the research of graduate students from any university. Vachon’s Honors Project, titled “Effects of Political Ideology on Perceptions of Group - [UIndy Communication Students Place 2nd in 2024 International Student Broadcasting Championship](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/11/uindy-communication-students-place-2nd-in-2024-international-student-broadcasting-championship/) - UIndy students Evan Porterfield, Kennedy Phelps, Charles Foster, Jace Hodge, and Samuel Gailey, recently placed in the 2024 International Student Broadcasting Championship. They received runner-up in the People’s Choice Content Creator and Best Content Creator categories for their work on Grand Slam, the sports sector of UIndy TV and WICR 88.7. Additionally, student Andile Bekker UIndy students Evan Porterfield, Kennedy Phelps, Charles Foster, Jace Hodge, and Samuel Gailey, recently placed in the 2024 International Student Broadcasting Championship. They received runner-up in the People’s Choice Content Creator and Best Content Creator categories for their work on Grand Slam, the sports sector of UIndy TV and WICR 88.7. Additionally, student Andile Bekker - - [WRTV: UIndy professor prepares next generation of nurses by teaching outside the box](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/09/wrtv-uindy-professor-prepares-next-generation-of-nurses-by-teaching-outside-the-box/) - There’s a large need for qualified nurses in central Indiana right now. That's what local healthcare professionals tell WRTV. A professor at University of Indianapolis has a unique way of keeping her students engaged and excited about going into the field of work. Briyana Morrell doesn't have your typical classroom. Instead of a lecture or - [WTHR: University of Indianapolis program looks to help address the state's special education teacher shortage](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/02/wthr-university-of-indianapolis-program-looks-to-help-address-the-states-special-education-teacher-shortage/) - Right now, the Indiana Department of Education says there are 300 special education teaching positions open. But in recent years, that number has been higher. That's why several teachers were hired on emergency permits, like Perry Meridian Middle School teacher Andrew Bova. "I love where I'm at, I'm in a position where I continue to make an impact," - [Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: UIndy Hosts the 48th Annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Hoosier Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/12/04/empowering-tomorrows-leaders-uindy-hosts-the-48th-annual-richard-g-lugar-symposium-for-hoosier-students/) - The 48th Annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders, hosted by the Richard G. Lugar Academy, brought together students from more than 100 Hoosier high schools at the University of Indianapolis to explore public issues and global events. The keynote speaker, Steve Inskeep of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition, shared insights from his extensive - [Research by Amanda Miller, sociology chair, featured in new book](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/23/research-by-amanda-miller-sociology-chair-featured-in-new-book/) - Research co-authored by Amanda Miller, chair of the sociology department at the University of Indianapolis, is featured in Make Your Move: The New Science of Dating and Why Women Are in Charge by Jon Birger. The book explores the challenges faced by single women in modern dating and offers research-backed solutions to those challenges. Miller, along - [Laura Santurri Runs A Race for the Ages in Support of IHAS Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/24/laura-santurri-runs-a-race-for-the-ages-in-support-of-ihas-students/) - 5Ks. 10Ks. Half-marathons. Marathons. Ultramarathons (including three 100-milers). You name it, Dr. Laura Santurri has run it. Dr. Santurri, Chair of the Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies, has always had a passion for running, and when her husband was diagnosed with chronic leukemia, she realized she could give her passion a greater purpose - [Dr. Ken Reid Elected to IEEE Board of Governors](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/02/dr-ken-reid-elected-to-ieee-board-of-governors/) - Dr. Ken Reid, Associate Dean and Director of Engineering at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis and an Affiliate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech was recently elected to the IEEE Board of Governors. Dr. Reid has been an active member of IEEE and ASEE for years. Dr. Reid - [CELL, CHE and INvestEd Extend Partnership to Help Indiana Educators Obtain DualCredit Credentials](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/05/cell-che-and-invested-extend-partnership-to-help-indiana-educators-obtain-dualcredit-credentials/) - The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and INvestEd have extended their partnership with the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis through 2025 to continue the Teach Dual Credit Indiana program. By utilizing these grant funds, Teach Dual Credit Indiana provides free graduate courses for Indiana high school - [Winn Media: US Embassy Representatives Shed Light on the US Student Athlete Recruitment Process](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/19/winn-media-us-embassy-representatives-shed-light-on-the-us-student-athlete-recruitment-process/) - Opportunities for academic advancement for the student athlete was at the discussional forefront on Monday November 18 at The Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Conference Center. The two-day informative session hosted by representatives from the United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, in collaboration with the University of Indianapolis targeted the - [IBJ: UIndy lands $5M gift from graduate and retired Lilly exec Stephen Fry](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/22/uindy-lands-5m-gift-from-graduate-and-retired-lilly-exec-stephen-fry/) - The University of Indianapolis has landed a $5 million gift from the retired top human resources officer at Eli Lilly and Co., who is directing the money to three new programs at the business school. The university said Friday morning that the gift comes from Stephen F. Fry, a first-generation college student from rural Indiana who graduated - [FOX59: University of Indianapolis host new behavioral health program](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/15/fox59-university-of-indianapolis-host-new-behavioral-health-program/) - The University of Indianapolis is launching a new program to help better prepare mental health providers to counsel survivors of all types of trauma. The university is offering a nine hour one-of-a-kind course to teach students on how to help their community. FOX59 sits down with Dr. Rachel Feldwisch in a dynamic conversation on mental - [Indianapolis Star: Democrats thought state races could be close, but Republicans clobbered. What happened?](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/07/indianapolis-star-democrats-thought-state-races-could-be-close-but-republicans-clobbered-what-happened/) - The morning after the election, Republican governor-elect Mike Braun took 45 minutes of questions about his decisive victory from a room full of reporters at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, and then turned the tables. "Raise your hand," he prodded, "if you thought the mandate was going to come across the finish line like it did last - [UIndy Professor Jim Williams Hosts Episode for Great Courses Plus](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/25/uindy-professor-jim-williams-hosts-episode-for-great-courses-plus/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Earlier this year, Dr. Jim Williams, Dean of the Ron & Laura Strain Honors College and professor of history, filmed a pilot episode for the Great Courses Plus streaming service, which was published last month. Great Courses Plus is a global brand that produces educational content created by accomplished professors and - [Stephen F. Fry invests in the next generation of business leaders with $5M gift to establish new programs and help other first-generation scholars](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/22/stephen-f-fry-invests-in-the-next-generation-of-business-leaders-with-5m-gift-to-establish-new-programs-and-help-other-first-generation-scholars/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that alumnus and Board of Trustee member Stephen F. Fry has given $5 million to establish a trio of endowed programs and position the UIndy School of Business as one of the elite institutions in the country. The gift comes from a first-generation college student from rural Indiana who - [48th Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders set to bring more than 225 Hoosier high schoolers to UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/21/48th-lugar-symposium-for-tomorrows-leaders-set-to-bring-more-than-225-hoosier-high-schoolers-to-uindy/) - The 48th annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders hosted by The Richard G. Lugar Academy at the University of Indianapolis will bring more than 225 top high school juniors from Indiana together for a day of discussion on public issues and world events on Saturday, Nov. 23. Students from more than 100 Hoosier - [Grady the Greyhound Celebrates Fifth Anniversary as UIndy’s Live Mascot](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/20/grady-the-greyhound-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-as-uindys-live-mascot/) - Written by Troi Watts This year, Grady the Greyhound celebrates his fifth anniversary as the University of Indianapolis's beloved live mascot! Introduced in 2019, Grady is the first live mascot at UIndy in nearly 40 years and only the third in the University’s history. His arrival marked the reinstatement of a beloved UIndy tradition, spearheaded - [In the Room Where it Happens: UIndy Students Gain Real-World Experience at Indiana Gubernatorial, U.S. Senate Debates](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/07/in-the-room-where-it-happens-uindy-students-gain-real-world-experience-at-indiana-gubernatorial-u-s-senate-debates/) - Written by Troi Watts When Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, associate professor of political science, was invited to moderate the 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate Debates, she saw an opportunity not just for herself but also for her students. Producing a political debate requires many people behind the scenes, fulfilling various roles—from assisting local media - [Making Global Gains: UIndy Ranks in Top 18% for International Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/18/making-global-gains-uindy-ranks-in-top-18-for-international-students/) - The University of Indianapolis is in the top 18 percent of higher institutions with the latest release of the World University Rankings by StudyAbroadAide. The rankings reflect UIndy’s commitment to academic excellence as well as rising appeal to international students. StudyAbroadAide, an organization focused on connecting international students with universities abroad by informing them about - [History, Political Science, and International Relations Students Receive Donald Carmony & Roland Nelson Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/18/history-political-science-and-international-relations-students-receive-donald-carmony-roland-nelson-awards/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Last spring, UIndy students Laura Allende Castilla ‘25 (International Relations, Business Administration and Management) and Aidan Sprague ‘26 (History, Secondary Education) received awards for their academic excellence within the Department of History and Political Science. Allende Castilla received the Donald F. Carmony Award, an endowed scholarship awarded to a rising senior - [University of Indianapolis launches first-of-its-kind program to address need for trauma-specialized mental health providers in Central Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/12/university-of-indianapolis-launches-first-of-its-kind-program-to-address-need-for-trauma-specialized-mental-health-providers-in-central-indiana/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to announce the launch of a new Behavioral Health Trauma Certificate program—the first of its kind in Indiana—to help mental health providers be better prepared to counsel survivors of trauma. The certificate includes training for mental health professionals in areas like complex trauma, childhood trauma, racial trauma and methods - [USA Today: Trump gets 2 terms, but not in a row. Has it happened before?](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/11/06/usa-today-trump-gets-2-terms-but-not-in-a-row-has-it-happened-before/) - With this week’s presidential campaign victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump finds himself in rare company, joining Grover Cleveland as the second chief executive of the United States to be elected to nonconsecutive terms. Trump – the nation's 45th president from 2017 to 2021 – is now set to serve a second term, - [CSLCE Awarded w/ Outstanding Community Partner Award from BACI](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/07/cslce-awarded-w-outstanding-community-partner-award-from-baci/) - Written by Addison Campbell In September, the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) awarded the Center for Service-Learning and Community Engagement (CSLCE) at the University of Indianapolis with the Outstanding Community Partner Award in Community Service and Education during their 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana celebration. UIndy’s Center for Service-Learning and Community Engagement’s - [UIndy School of Business Faculty Featured in WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/09/uindy-school-of-business-faculty-featured-in-wallethub/) - Written by Addison Campbell Faculty from the University of Indianapolis School of Business were recently consulted for WalletHub’s “Ask the Experts” segments in various articles. In WalletHub’s recent article on comparing personal loan rates, Carissa Newton, assistant professor practice, offers her insight on how the market has affected personal loans and how to be more - [Indianapolis Star: Indiana's only U.S. Senate debate was tonight. Watch it here.](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/29/indianapolis-star-indianas-only-u-s-senate-debate-was-tonight-watch-it-here/) - With a week until Election Day, two of the three candidates running for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat will participate in a debate Tuesday evening organized by the Indiana Debate Commission. Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning will share the debate stage starting at 7 p.m. at the WISH-TV studios in downtown Indianapolis. The debate will be moderated by Laura - [Chalkbeat: An Indiana licensing program is ‘putting a dent’ in the shortage of special educators with 600 licensed so far](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/29/chalkbeat-an-indiana-licensing-program-is-putting-a-dent-in-the-shortage-of-special-educators-with-600-licensed-so-far/) - After working at a summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy when he was 16, Andrew Bova knew he wanted to teach special education. But getting to the classroom would take some turns. Bova enrolled at Ball State in 2012 to pursue an education major but did not pass a section of the PRAXIS test - [Associated Press: A down-ballot candidate from the right throws a wrench into the Indiana governor’s race](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/26/associated-press-a-down-ballot-candidate-from-the-right-throws-a-wrench-into-the-indiana-governors-race/) - Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s bid to become governor of Indiana seemed fairly straightforward until he got the running mate he didn’t want: a pastor and self-proclaimed Christian nationalist who finessed his way onto next month’s ballot. Micah Beckwith, a podcaster from the Indianapolis suburb of Noblesville, where he leads Life Church, secured enough delegate support - [WFYI, C-SPAN, etc.: Final Indiana gubernatorial debate with Braun, McCormick, Rainwater](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/24/wfyi-c-span-etc-final-indiana-gubernatorial-debate-with-braun-mccormick-rainwater/) - Indiana's three gubernatorial candidates gathered on the debate stage for the last time this election season on Thursday, showcasing their distinct visions for the state's future. The candidates are Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. The election is Nov. 5. The moderator is Laura Merrifield Wilson, a professor of political science - [WTHR: University of Indianapolis students register Hoosiers to vote](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/03/wthr-university-of-indianapolis-students-register-hoosiers-to-vote/) - A group of UIndy students found a unique way to cap off last night's Vice Presidential watch party. They are registering Hoosiers to vote. WTHR's Logan Gay was there as they knocked on doors and explained why they say it's important for everyone to get involved. These students are serious about the election. They canvassed - [Associated Press: Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign’s final weeks](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/02/associated-press-harris-and-trump-are-tested-by-the-mideast-helene-and-the-port-strike-in-the-campaigns-final-weeks/) - A trio of new trials — a devastating hurricane, expanding conflict in the Mideast and a dockworkers strike that threatens the U.S. economy — are looming over the final weeks of the presidential campaign and could help shape the public mood as voters decide between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. How events shake out — and how the candidates respond - [Urgent need to fill special education teacher vacancies gets boost with program extension](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/30/urgent-need-to-fill-special-education-teacher-vacancies-gets-boost-with-program-extension/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis announced the extension of the Indiana Special Education Assisted Licensure (I-SEAL) initiative in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). I-SEAL seeks to increase the number of credentialed special education teachers, meeting an urgent need for many Indiana schools and - [Advice for Transfer Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/23/advice-for-transfer-students/) - Written by Ella Shelburn This week is National Transfer Student Week, which raises awareness of transfer students' needs and the process of transferring itself. At the University of Indianapolis, Ben Houston, Assistant Director of Admissions, provides personalized support and guidance to future Greyhounds as they navigate the transfer process. “I view students' education as being - [Cameron Simmons ‘25 Receives ICA Emerging Leader Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/18/cameron-simmons-25-receives-ica-emerging-leader-award/) - Congratulations to UIndy graduate student Cameron Simmons ‘25 (MA Mental Health Counseling), who has been selected as an Indiana Counseling Association (ICA) 2024-2025 Emerging Leader. ICA Emerging Leaders participate in board meetings, serve ICA through a committee, task force, or other projects, and receive mentorship throughout their time in the program. They gain leadership experience - [School of Nursing Ranks 55th in Online Graduate Programs](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/02/09/school-of-nursing-ranks-55th-in-online-graduate-programs/) - The University of Indianapolis School of Nursing has recently earned a ranking in the U.S. News and World Report guide for the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs in the nation. Out of 185 programs, UIndy secured 55th place, as well as an overall score of 82%. The ranking was determined by a combination of - [Laura Wilson authors book on Lurleen Wallace, former governor of Alabama](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/18/laura-wilson-authors-book-on-lurleen-wallace-former-governor-of-alabama/) - When Dr. Laura Wilson, associate professor of political science, was enrolled in graduate school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, she frequently traveled on Lurleen Wallace Boulevard. Just as often, she found herself wondering why the wife of Governor George Wallace had such a prominent road named after her, even in her home city. - [Marianna Foulkrod, UIndy announced as Multiplying Good “One in a Million” Award Recipients](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/27/marianna-foulkrod-multiplying-good-one-in-a-million-award-recipient/) - Congratulations to Director of Service-Learning and Community Engagement Marianna Foulkrod on receiving the Multiplying Good “One in a Million” Award in recognition of generous, kind, and heroic service to others. Delivering programs to members of the community while engaging college students in educational service experiences, she welcomes the challenge to re-think creatively on how to - [Andrew Armour '12 creates app to monitor screentime](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/26/andrew-armour-12-creates-app-to-monitor-screentime/) - Andrew Armour ‘12 (Business Management & Administration, minor in Information Systems) is an incredible example of using his education for service. He always dreamed of owning a business, and four years ago, his dreams started becoming reality. After spending a weekend with family, he noticed that the kids didn’t want to play outside and enjoy - [University of Indianapolis proudly celebrates diversity with 36th annual Celebration of Flags and World Fest](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/09/university-of-indianapolis-proudly-celebrates-diversity-with-36th-annual-celebration-of-flags-and-world-fest/) - The rich diversity of the University of Indianapolis, as well as one of its greatest traditions, will be showcased with the 36th annual Celebration of Flags on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., immediately followed by World Fest, a festival of culture featuring performances from almost two dozen cultural groups. The events are the centerpieces of - [Introduction to Social Practice Art: April 16](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/04/12/introduction-to-social-practice-art-april-16/) - UIndy's Social Practice Art graduate students will offer short presentations on the artists, projects, places, and movements that are influencing and inspiring their Master's project on Tuesday, April 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in Good Hall 221. L/P credit available, along with snacks and drinks. These surveys of historical and contemporary art practice will offer attendees a glimpse - [Grace Carrender named 2024-2025 Student Poet Laureate](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/07/grace-carrender-named-2024-2025-student-poet-laureate/) - Written by Ella Shelburn Every spring, the University of Indianapolis selects a student poet laureate, who reads five original poems during important school events throughout the next academic year and receives a stipend for their work. For this academic year, the title of UIndy Student Poet Laureate was awarded to current senior Grace Carrender. “[The - [University of Indianapolis announces Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy to become theater-in-residence at Ransburg Auditorium](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/10/07/university-of-indianapolis-announces-creative-grounds-fine-arts-academy-to-become-theater-in-residence-at-ransburg-auditorium/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced it is partnering with the non-profit Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy, making it the theater-in-residence for Ransburg Auditorium on the UIndy campus. The partnership only further cements UIndy’s status as a hub for the arts in Indianapolis, particularly the south side. For several years, Creative Grounds (CGFAA) had been - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in August](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/03/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-august/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in August: Rebecca - [CBS Sunday Morning: Brush with fame: The public's one-sided bond with celebrities](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/29/cbs-sunday-morning-brush-with-fame-the-publics-one-sided-bond-with-celebrities/) - Journalist Jancee Dunn admits it: She has been obsessed with rock star Stevie Nicks ever since high school. "I listened to Stevie's music for hours and hours and hours," she said. "I tried to dress, in an ill-advised moment, like Stevie! And she's just kind of bound up in my early years in a way - [WRTV: How UIndy is helping its grads stay in the Hoosier state post-graduation](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/17/wrtv-how-uindy-is-helping-its-grads-stay-in-the-hoosier-state-post-graduation/) - Keeping local college graduates here in the Hoosier state — it’s being made possible through a new partnership with University of Indianapolis and non profit Ascend Indiana. Ascend helps UIndy students connect with future employers, with the idea they’d stay, live and work here in Indiana. Greyhounds get connected to internships and careers through the - [WISH-TV: UIndy efforts shed light on Indiana housing, lending discrimination](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/12/wish-tv-uindy-efforts-shed-light-on-indiana-housing-lending-discrimination-2/) - An interactive exhibit has shed light on the roots of housing and lending discrimination in Indianapolis. The display on the second floor of Krannert Memorial Library on the University of Indianapolis campus also highlights new forms of overt and covert discrimination. The homeownership gap is worse today for homeowners of color than it was when the federal - [Career-defining moment leads to $1M gift creating the Dr. William Pitt Morgan Medical Scholarship](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/26/career-defining-moment-leads-to-1m-gift-creating-the-dr-william-pitt-morgan-medical-scholarship/) - Dr. Robert E. Dicks ‘65 (Biology) came to the University of Indianapolis, or Indiana Central College as it was then known, with dreams of becoming a lawyer. But a question from a faculty member changed that trajectory and changed his life—and now he’s hoping to make a similar impact with a medical scholarship named for - [Dr. Leah Milne Receives NEH Grant for Humanities Research](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/25/dr-leah-milne-receives-neh-grant-for-humanities-research/) - Dr. Leah Milne, Associate Professor of Multicultural American Literature at UIndy, recently received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for her research. NEH, which is the biggest public funder of the humanities in the United States, reviews 800 applicants on average for its annual summer stipend, and rewards about 100 of - [A Busy Summer for UIndy Music Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/16/a-busy-summer-for-uindy-music-students/) - Even while taking a break from classes during the 2024 summer season, UIndy’s Department of Music students have remained busy. Read how they made the most of their summer months through both national recognition and serving the community. The UIndy collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education was recognized at the 2024 National - [University of Indianapolis presents interactive “Unwelcomed” exhibit and invites all to reflect on neighborhoods and discrimination](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/30/university-of-indianapolis-presents-interactive-unwelcomed-exhibit-and-invites-all-to-reflect-on-neighborhoods-and-discrimination/) - The University of Indianapolis today unveiled the interactive exhibit “Unwelcomed: A Fair Housing History of Sales & Lending Discrimination.” The exhibit, located on the second floor of Krannert Memorial Library on campus, is a partnership between UIndy’s Department of Sociology and the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI). Faculty, staff, students and the general - [FOX59: University of Indianapolis professor wins Indiana Authors Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/10/university-of-indianapolis-professor-wins-indiana-authors-award/) - An associate professor of English at the University of Indianapolis is now an Indiana Authors Award winner. According to the Indiana Authors Award website, Rebecca McKanna recently won the genre award for her debut novel “Don’t Forget the Girl.” McKanna’s novel was also featured on the shortlist of the Indiana Author Award’s 2024 debut award. - [Inside Higher Ed: Founding Dean, UIndy Online, Sease Institute](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/20/inside-higher-ed-founding-dean-uindy-online-sease-institute/) - It is a powerful signal when a university president is willing to take the time to answer questions about a new role. Therefore, I’m delighted that Tanuja Singh, president of the University of Indianapolis, agreed to answer my questions about the recent establishment of UIndy Online and the search for a founding dean to lead this new enterprise. Q: What - [Indianapolis Star: A final call in 1988, bones in a cornfield and a 31-year mystery. The Michael Davis story](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/06/indianapolis-star-a-final-call-in-1988-bones-in-a-cornfield-and-a-31-year-mystery-the-michael-davis-story/) - In 1991 a group of kids were playing in a cornfield when one of them found a pile of bones hidden in the fields. They put them back after showing their parents thinking they belonged to a dead animal. It wasn't until 1993 after the same group of kids found another bone that adults took - [Dhabih Chulhai Recognized with Open Educator Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/06/dhabih-chulhai-recognized-with-open-educator-award/) - Dhabih Chulhai, assistant professor of chemistry, was named as a recipient of the PALSave Open Educator Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. The annual award, given by the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI), recognizes innovation and excellence in support of higher education, textbook affordability and student success. “Having grown up under-privileged, I understand - [UIndy Students Earn National, International Honors with the Reflector, Speech & Debate Team](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/30/uindy-students-earn-national-international-honors-with-the-reflector-speech-debate-team/) - Written by Addison Campbell There are various Communication students here at UIndy who have accomplished a lot and up first is Mia Lehmkuhl, who was named a Pulliam Intern by the Hoosier State Press Association. The Eugene S. Pulliam Internship is offered to those who are undergraduate students from Indiana or attending Indiana colleges and - [Erica and Corey ‘19: a Greyhound Love Story](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/10/erica-and-corey-19-a-greyhound-love-story/) - Written by Troi Watts When Erica Granz ‘19 ‘21 (Psychology) and Corey Nack ‘19 (Psychology) decided to join a UIndy-led trip to Scotland in 2018, they had no idea that they would return as two Greyhounds in love. The trip to Scotland over Spring Break 2018 was part of an English-420 class with a focus - [UINDY SUMMER 2022 ENGINEERING DAY CAMP CONCLUDES WITH EPIC ROBOT BATTLES, CO2 CAR RACES](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/07/19/uindy-summer-2022-engineering-day-camp-concludes-with-epic-robot-battles-co2-car-races/) - This summer, 12 young engineers came together at the University of Indianapolis’ R.B. Annis School of Engineering to explore the field of engineering through hands-on projects and lessons led by UIndy engineering faculty. Thanks to a grant provided by UNITE, campers were able to gain hands-on experience in CAD (computer aided design), 3D printing, programming - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering Kicks-Off Summer 3D Printing Camp](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/06/10/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-kicks-off-summer-3d-printing-camp/) - The Summer 2022 Engineering Day Camp welcomed a dozen young engineers to the University of Indianapolis R.B. Annis School of Engineering this week. Now through July 1, 2022, students will explore the field of engineering through hands-on projects and lessons led by UIndy engineering faculty. This year, students will focus on 3D printing and robotics, - [University of Indianapolis online Master’s in Nursing program jumps in national rankings](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/04/university-of-indianapolis-online-masters-in-nursing-program-jumps-in-national-rankings/) - University of Indianapolis School of Nursing online programs made the U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 Schools in 2020, moving up 57 points in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs category from 118 to 61. University of Indianapolis' online programs are among more than 1,200 programs surveyed by U.S. News. Only regionally accredited - [Leslie Samperio honored as Newman Civic Fellow](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/09/04/leslie-samperio-honored-as-newman-civic-fellow/) - Leslie Samperio ‘24 ‘26 (Biology & Spanish, Applied Sociology) has been named as part of the 2024-2025 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who stand out - [Legacy of Learning: UIndy announces $5.2M gift to establish scholarships for Greyhounds](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/29/legacy-of-learning-uindy-announces-5-2m-gift-to-establish-scholarships-for-greyhounds/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced a major gift—a $5.2 million endowment from the estate of Jack “J.J.” and Mary Kaye (Vanderipe) Ott to make college more affordable for generations of Greyhound students to come. The love for the University of Indianapolis began when J.J. Ott met Mary Kaye Vanderipe while they were both students - [University of Indianapolis Announces 2024-2025 Kellogg Writers Series](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/29/university-of-indianapolis-announces-2024-2025-kellogg-writers-series/) - The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced its 2024-25 season, which features four critically acclaimed writers, including a member of UIndy’s faculty, who represent a variety of literary genres, including poetry and memoir. “Talk about good fortune—you’re not going to believe the writers we have coming to UIndy this year,” said Barney - [Business Insider: This high school is replacing teachers with ChatGPT and AI tools to personalize learning for some students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/14/business-insider-this-high-school-is-replacing-teachers-with-chatgpt-and-ai-tools-to-personalize-learning-for-some-students/) - A high school in London is replacing teachers with AI tools such as ChatGPT to help some students prepare for exams. In the pilot scheme at David Game College starting in September, 20 students who are about 15 years of age will use AI tools for a year before taking their GCSE exams. The subjects will include - [University of Indianapolis Unveils New Neuroscience Concentration for Career-Ready Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/21/university-of-indianapolis-unveils-new-neuroscience-concentration-for-career-ready-students/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that it is adding a new Neuroscience concentration to provide students with expertise in a high-growth area in which employers are searching for talent. The concentration is an option for all undergraduate psychology majors in the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, as well as any student who has - [CELL awarded $2M federal grant to expand successful program to 12 high schools across Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/21/cell-awarded-2m-federal-grant-to-expand-successful-program-to-12-high-schools-across-indiana/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has been awarded a $2 million federal Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) program to 12 additional high schools across Indiana. P-CAP is - [UIndy Recognizes Faculty and Staff with 2024 Achievement Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/20/uindy-recognizes-faculty-and-staff-with-2024-achievement-awards/) - Written by Troi Watts Today the University of Indianapolis announced the recipients of this year’s Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff for being recognized for their achievements and successes from the 2023-24 academic year: The Collaborative Spirit Award The Collaborative Spirit Award recognizes a team or department that has - [CELL receives major grant to support three Indiana high schools as they engage underserved students and expand career pathways](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/14/cell-receives-major-grant-to-support-three-indiana-high-schools-engage-underserved-students-and-expand-career-pathways/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University ofIndianapolis has been awarded $805,000 from the Don Wood Foundation, located in Fort Wayne,Indiana, to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) highschool model to serve three high schools in northeast Indiana: Angola High School, Madison-GrantJunior-Senior High School and Wabash - [Burton Named CAC Executive Director](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/20/burton-named-cac-executive-director/) - The University of Indianapolis has named Ellen S. Burton, MPH, Executive Director of the Center for Aging & Community (CAC). Burton has been the Senior Project Director at CAC since 2014 and served as the interim executive director since July 2022. Over the course of the past eight years, Burton has worked with CAC faculty - [UIndy Department of Criminal Justice Celebrates 50th Anniversary](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/28/uindy-department-of-criminal-justice-celebrates-50th-anniversary/) - The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Indianapolis is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, continuing its reign as one of the longest-running criminal justice programs in the state of Indiana. Established in 1972, the Criminal Justice program at UIndy began by offering an associate’s degree funded by a federal grant that then-University-president - [5 Reasons to Read Bleak House by Charles Dickens with Communiversity 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/13/5-reasons-to-read-bleak-house-by-charles-dickens-with-communiversity-2024/) - Written by Troi Watts Communiversity – the University of Indianapolis’ online, book-club-style course – returns this fall to explore Bleak House by Charles Dickens. Why should you register for Communiversity this year? 1. Because you’re a fan of legal drama. Bleak House follows the Jarndyce family, who become embroiled in a long-running lawsuit over a - [Low-cost Communiversity course will explore Charles Dickens's masterpiece "Bleak House" with themes of destiny, social mobility and law & justice](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/08/12/low-cost-communiversity-course-will-explore-charles-dickenss-masterpiece-bleak-house-with-themes-of-destiny-social-mobility-and-law-justice/) - The University of Indianapolis is offering a low-cost, book-club-style Communiversity course to students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. This year’s course will focus on the themes of the novel “Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, originally published as a serial from March 1852 to September 1853. The 9th Annual Communiversity takes place throughout the fall - [Dr. Lynn Shaw Named 2023 Social Worker of the Year by NASWIN](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/11/dr-lynn-shaw-named-2023-social-worker-of-the-year-by-naswin/) - University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Social Work/MSW Field Director Dr. Lynn Shaw, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW, LCAC has been named the 2023 Region 7 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter (NASWIN). Region 7 consists of Tipton, Madison, Hamilton, Boone, Hendricks, Marion, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan counties. The - [UIndy Students Recognized for Their Service-Learning Experience at 2022 Community Campus Forum and Service Expo](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/04/uindy-students-recognized-for-their-service-learning-experience-at-2022-community-campus-forum-and-service-expo/) - On April 26, 2022, the University of Indianapolis Center for Service-Learning and Community Engagement recognized three students for their dedication to changing lives through curricular service. Maddie Abramson ‘22 (Social Work) received the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Service-Learning Award. Maddie was nominated for the award by Christine Jansing, MSW, LCSW, assistant professor with the Phylis Lan - [Aaron Kivisto quoted by New York Times and Washington Post](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/26/aaron-kivisto-quoted-by-new-york-times-and-washington-post/) - Tragic events at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis brought 2019 research about Red Flag gun laws by Aaron Kivisto, associate professor in the College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, back to the forefront. Kivisto was quoted by both the New York Times and Washington Post in the aftermath of the shooting. These articles were subsequently syndicated - [New book by Craig Seidelson explores shifts in U.S.-China trade ](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/02/new-book-by-craig-seidelson-explores-shifts-in-u-s-china-trade/) - The coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching implications for American manufacturers who rely on China, but other factors are also in play. A timely new book authored by Craig Seidelson, assistant professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of Indianapolis School of Business, explores these and other U.S.-China business topics. “Operations Management in - [University of Indianapolis occupational therapy and physical therapy programs ranked among national top 50 by U.S. News & World Report](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/19/university-of-indianapolis-occupational-therapy-and-physical-therapy-programs-ranked-among-national-top-50-by-u-s-news-world-report/) - The annual U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings were released this week and UIndy’s occupational therapy and physical therapy programs both ranked in the top 50 programs in the nation. Both programs were each recognized as the top-ranking programs in Indiana. The University of Indianapolis occupational therapy (OT) program, which offers both master’s - [AP: Obama’s dilemma: Balancing Democrats’ worry about Biden and maintaining influence with president](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/18/associated-press-obamas-dilemma-balancing-democrats-worry-about-biden-and-maintaining-influence-with-president-2/) - Former President Barack Obama has a delicate balance to strike: how to weigh the mounting opposition to President Joe Biden continuing his campaign with his loyalty to his former running mate. In recent days, Obama has taken calls from congressional leaders, Democratic governors and key donors in which he has shared their unease about the prospect of Biden’s campaign following his - [AP: Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/16/ap-schumers-rebuke-of-netanyahu-shows-the-long-fragile-line-the-us-and-allies-walk-on-interference/) - Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections. They accused the Democratic leader of breaking the unwritten rule against interfering in a close ally’s electoral politics. [continue reading] - [IBJ: Lilly inches toward rare $1 trillion market-value distinction](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/26/ibj-lilly-inches-toward-rare-1-trillion-market-value-distinction/) - It might be called the most exclusive club in the world. Just seven companies on the planet are worth $1 trillion or more—mostly Big Tech names such as Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. Passing the $1 trillion mark in market value brings instant distinction and corporate stardom. These days, the spotlight is turning to Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly - [WISH-TV: Teach for America, UIndy enter 2nd year of partnership](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/01/wish-tv-teach-for-america-uindy-enter-2nd-year-of-partnership/) - A national nonprofit and a central Indiana university are teaming up to combat the teacher shortage through a partnership. It’s the second year Teach for America partners with the University of Indianapolis. The second cohort of members started the program in June. Through the partnership, corps members will receive a teaching license and potentially a master’s degree from - [UIndy grad uses research to bring awareness about language barriers in health care](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/15/uindy-grad-uses-research-to-bring-awareness-about-language-barriers-in-health-care/) - Language barriers can affect anyone’s life, but one University of Indianapolis graduate dedicated her honors project to understanding how language barriers impact patients in health care settings. Mary Burton and Maribel Campoy, assistant professor of Spanish at UIndy, joined Daybreak on WISH-TV to discuss more. “I really wanted to do something that would impact my - [UIndy announces Teacher of the Year nominees and winner](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/22/uindy-announces-teacher-of-the-year-nominees-and-winner-3/) - The University of Indianapolis is delighted to recognize Dr. Angelia J. Ridgway as its 2020 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Ridgway is a Professor of Secondary Education and the Coordinator of the MAT program in the School of Education. “At UIndy, I teach with the most dedicated and caring team of teachers I call my - [Bridging the Gap: Professor Lynell W. Cooper Highlights Workforce Readiness at Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/19/bridging-the-gap-professor-lynell-w-cooper-highlights-workforce-readiness-at-indiana-mental-health-roundtable-summit/) - Written by Troi Watts The 2024 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit brought experts and stakeholders from across the state together to discuss the multifaceted impact of mental health. Amongst these experts was Professor Lynell Westbrook Cooper, MSW, LCSW, from the Phylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and Counseling at the University of Indianapolis. During - [High School Students Get a Glimpse of College Life at UIndy Summer Success Camp](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/19/high-school-students-get-a-glimpse-of-college-life-at-uindy-summer-success-camp/) - Written by Troi Watts In June, the University of Indianapolis hosted more than 80 high school students from Perry Township on campus for the Second Annual UIndy Summer Success Camp. The Summer Success Camp, offered at no-cost to students thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., offers attendees the opportunity to learn more about - [The University of Indianapolis Hosts the 30th Annual Summer Piano Camp ](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/16/the-university-of-indianapolis-hosts-the-30th-annual-summer-piano-camp/) - Written by Troi Watts The University of Indianapolis hosted more than 20 young pianists of all talents in June for the 30th Annual Summer Piano Camp. Led by UIndy students, alumni, and faculty, the Summer Piano Camp immersed its young musicians in various aspects of music, including solo and ensemble performance, history, composition, and theory. - [Peter Phalen '18 co-authors study on efficacy of Baltimore Ceasefire Weekends with Dr. Aaron Kivisto](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/28/peter-phalen-18-co-authors-study-on-efficacy-of-baltimore-ceasefire-weekends-with-dr-aaron-kivisto/) - Aaron Kivisto, associate professor of clinical psychology, collaborated with Peter Phalen ’18 (Psy D. in clinical psychology) to publish new research “Baltimore Ceasefire 365: Estimated Impact of a Recurring Community-Led Ceasefire on Gun Violence” in the American Journal of Public Health. Rising homicide rates in Baltimore led community leaders and residents to start Baltimore Ceasefire - [5 Signs That You're a Future Greyhound](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/11/23/5-signs-that-youre-a-future-greyhound/) - At the University of Indianapolis, students are challenged to reach their full potential and graduate prepared to use their education in service to their communities. Here, you aren’t just a number; you’re a Greyhound, a valuable member of our Pack. You might be a future Greyhound if: 1. You have a passion for serving others. - [Dr. Krystina K. Leganza Publishes Children’s Book to Make Math Fun](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/07/06/dr-krystina-k-leganza-publishes-childrens-book-to-make-math-fun/) - Dr. Krystina K. Leganza, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Indianapolis, has published her first children’s book, titled M is for Math. A lot of children struggle when learning math and the concepts that go along with it, so Dr. Leganza has been working to make these ideas more palatable to children - [University of Indianapolis Faculty, Staff Featured in Local, National News in October](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/08/university-of-indianapolis-faculty-staff-featured-in-local-national-news-in-october/) - Written by Lilli Keiper As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news - [University of Indianapolis establishes UIndy Online to meet growing need, launches search for Founding Dean](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/03/university-of-indianapolis-establishes-uindy-online-to-meet-growing-need-launches-search-for-founding-dean/) - The University of Indianapolis today announced the creation of UIndy Online to meet the growing need for a reimagined educational experience for post-traditional learners. UIndy Online will join with Sease Institute to become a new academic unit within the university, led by a newly-created academic dean position. As a combined entity, UIndy Online and Sease - [Faculty Published in New Book](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/31/faculty-published-in-new-book/) - Recently eight faculty members (and one former staff member) from across the university collaborated on a new book on teaching in a post-pandemic world. Emerging Stronger: Pedagogical Lessons from the Pandemic is available now. UIndy faculty contributed to three separate chapters in the book: 3. Understanding, Experiencing, Connecting: The Benefits of Empathy in the ClassroomColleen - [Indianapolis Star: Local high school students get a taste of college at University of Indianapolis camp](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/21/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 - [University of Indianapolis announces launch of The Sease Institute](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/05/17/university-of-indianapolis-announces-launch-of-the-sease-institute/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to announce the creation of The Gene and Joanne Sease Institute, an innovative model that meets the growing need to develop regionally-based high-skill talent. Opening in July 2019, The Sease Institute at the University of Indianapolis answers the call for institutions of higher education to be nimble and flexible by - [University of Indianapolis partners with Teach For America to help fight the teacher shortage](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/07/02/university-of-indianapolis-partners-with-teach-for-america-to-help-fight-the-teacher-shortage/) - The University of Indianapolis is helping train and develop dozens of diverse leaders who plan to teach in high-need schools for at least the next two years, thanks to a recent partnership with Teach For America. Teach For America (TFA) has partnered with UIndy’s Transition to Teaching program in which students can get their master’s - [Supreme Court Cites UIndy Psychology Professor Aaron Kivisto in U.S. v Rahimi Decision](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/27/supreme-court-cites-uindy-psychology-professor-aaron-kivisto-in-u-s-v-rahimi-decision/) - Written by Troi Watts On June 21, 2024 the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of seizing firearms from domestic abusers in U.S. v. Rahimi. In her full opinion concurring with the 8-1 decision, Justice Sonia Sotomayor cited the article, “Firearm Use Increases Risk of Multiple Victims in Domestic Homicides,” written by University of - [WRTV: University of Indianapolis hosts Teacher Prep Academy in hopes of reducing teacher shortages](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/05/wrtv-university-of-indianapolis-hosts-teacher-prep-academy-in-hopes-of-reducing-teacher-shortages/) - A drastic teacher’s shortage is impacting classrooms and kids nationwide, including here in the Hoosier state. In fact, Indiana has more than 2,200 teacher job openings right now. The University of Indianapolis is hoping to fill some of those openings by getting high school students more interested in the education field. [continue reading] - [WISH-TV: Meeting two UIndy Fulbright Scholars](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/21/wish-tv-meeting-two-uindy-fulbright-scholars/) - As many new college graduates begin their first summers post-grad, two University of Indianapolis grads are preparing to take the next leap as cross-cultural ambassadors with the Fulbright Program. Emma Knaack and Deacon Fountain joined News 8 at Daybreak to tell more about the Fulbright Scholarship Program and what they expect to do as ambassadors. - [USA Today: Americans are running away from church. But they don't have to run from each other.](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/28/usa-today-americans-are-running-away-from-church-but-they-dont-have-to-run-from-each-other/) - A recent study from the Public Religion Research Institute found that more than a quarter of Americans consider themselves religiously unaffiliated. The perceived importance of religion also has declined. A decade ago, 63% of Americans cited religion as the most or one of the most important things in their lives; now, that number stands at 52%. This decline is not random, however. Those - [IBJ: UIndy creates ‘stackable’ MBA to help students already in the workplace](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/24/ibj-uindy-creates-stackable-mba-to-help-students-already-in-the-workplace/) - After nearly five decades of offering traditional MBA degrees, the University of Indianapolis thinks it’s come up with a better model to meet the needs of today’s students and employers. In August, UIndy is introducing a stackable flex MBA. After students pass three prerequisite courses, they can take any MBA class they want to increase - [Fox News: Indiana serial killer's 18-acre property littered with 10,000 human remains still hides secrets](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/06/02/fox-news-indiana-serial-killers-18-acre-property-littered-with-10000-human-remains-still-hides-secrets/) - An Indiana serial killer's property was littered with 10,000 "burnt and crushed" skeletal remains that kept many of his victims faceless for decades. Herb Baumeister, a successful businessman who was a married father with three children, is believed to have killed at least 25 victims from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. [continue reading] - [WTHR: 'One of a kind’ | UIndy student earns honors as scholar, wrestler](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/17/one-of-a-kind-uindy-student-earns-honors-as-scholar-wrestler/) - There aren’t many students with a resume like Jackson Hoover. This year, the University of Indianapolis junior competed in a national wrestling competition, studied for a test to get into medical school and flew to Vietnam to study cavefish. 'I don't know if we get many Jackson Hoovers' Hoover started wrestling at the age of 5 - [WTHR: Between retirement accounts? Ask these questions](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/20/wthr-between-retirement-accounts-ask-these-questions/) - Saving for retirement is a process that can work like a roadmap. Dr. Larry Belcher, with the University of Indianapolis, said the first thing to do is to start thinking about where you are at and where you want to be. "It's intimidating, but that's where the power of doing research, and the power of talking - [FOX59: Analyzing Indiana's primary results](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/07/fox59-analyzing-indianas-primary-results/) - Dr. Laura Wilson from the University of Indianapolis analyzed the results from Indiana's primary election with Dan Spehler on FOX59 after results came in. [continue watching] - [AP: Despite Indiana’s strong record of second-in-command women, they’ve never held its highest office](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/12/ap-despite-indianas-strong-record-of-second-in-command-women-theyve-never-held-its-highest-office/) - Women have never held Indiana’s top office, but their streak as the state’s second-in-command appears to be going strong heading into the fall elections. Indiana is one of 18 states to never elect a woman as governor, according to the Rutgers Center for American Women in Politics, even as four of the state’s past five lieutenant governors - [Indianapolis Star: Great culture attracts talent: If you build it they will come – and (mostly) stay](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/06/indianapolis-star-great-culture-attracts-talent-if-you-build-it-they-will-come-and-mostly-stay/) - Money matters – especially when it comes to attracting and retaining talented employees. But, experts say, companies that think that’s all there is to it – getting the dollar amount right – are likely to learn the hard way, through turnover, that they’re missing the X-factor. It’s not just a matter of the price being - [WRTV: Training future forensic scientists at UIndy's crime scene house](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/29/wrtv-training-future-forensic-scientists-at-uindys-crime-scene-house/) - Scenes of blood and violence are common in this little house on the south side of Indianapolis. But this isn't a crime scene, it's a class room. Welcome to the University of Indianapolis’s Criminal Justice Education Lab. "It’s a very unique opportunity that the students at the University of Indianapolis have here," Adjunct Professor Doug - [WTHR: ‘It’s monumental’ | UIndy student project to improve water access in Africa](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/26/wthr-its-monumental-uindy-student-project-to-improve-water-access-in-africa/) - A student project inspired in a classroom at the University of Indianapolis is now helping the world. A group of engineering students developed a prototype device to allow a vehicle engine in Africa to be hooked up to a well and pump water out of the ground. It’s called a “power take-off system.” “We are here almost - [IBJ: Transforming the ivory tower into a relevant institution](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/19/ibj-transforming-the-ivory-tower-into-a-relevant-institution/) - There is a revolution underway in higher education. Demographic changes, an interconnected world and a rapidly evolving technological landscape are requiring universities to adapt and change if they wish to remain relevant in this brave new world. The “ivory tower” mindset is in danger of becoming as much a thing of the past as the - [WRTV: Indiana colleges implement AI into lesson plans to prepare students for the future workforce](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/16/wrtv-indiana-colleges-implement-ai-into-lesson-plans-to-prepare-students-for-the-future-workforce/) - Any time there is a new technology in the world there are typically two types of reactions; rejecting it or embracing it. At the University of Indianapolis, the business school is embracing artificial intelligence. "Starting last fall we challenged all of the faculty to include AI in every single class that they are teaching,” Karl - [Mirror Indy: How UIndy plans to adapt to changing college and work environments](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/09/mirror-indy-how-uindy-plans-to-adapt-to-changing-college-and-work-environments/) - In a few years, college in Indiana could look vastly different. Grappling with a threat of an enrollment cliff caused by declining birth rates, colleges are changing to not only reinforce their value to younger students but also to appeal to older learners. In particular, UIndy plans to focus on upskilling and reskilling for adults by adding - [WISH-TV: UIndy to host Special Olympics youth basketball tournament](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/02/wish-tv-uindy-to-host-special-olympics-youth-basketball-tournament/) - The University of Indianapolis will host the State Youth Basketball tournament for the Special Olympics on Sunday. University representatives say the tournament is a product of a partnership between the Sport Management Program at UIndy and Special Olympics Indiana. The event is planned by a class at UIndy, giving students a unique hands-on experience. [continue reading] - [Indianapolis Star: Rokita rehashes fight over COVID-19 data, questioning Holcomb's pandemic restrictions](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/26/indianapolis-star-rokita-rehashes-fight-over-covid-19-data-questioning-holcombs-pandemic-restrictions/) - Attorney General Todd Rokita is rehashing the debate over the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, publishing a report that questions the data the state used to make decisions about lockdowns, mask mandates, and school closings. The Republican, who is running for reelection, released an analysis of data by his office late last week that honed in - [USA Today: A solar eclipse is near. For some, it's evidence of higher power. For others, a warning](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/23/usa-today-a-solar-eclipse-is-near-for-some-its-evidence-of-higher-power-for-others-a-warning/) - On April 8 in Gatesville, Texas, members of Coryell Community Church will congregate at the campus’ hilltop site where a trio of 70-foot crosses tower over the city of 17,000, 38 miles west of Waco. The region lies in the center of the approaching solar eclipse’s path of totality, the last such event to affect the contiguous United States - [WRTV: UIndy uses new technology to curb crime](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/19/wrtv-uindy-uses-new-technology-to-curb-crime/) - Recently implemented technology at the University of Indianapolis is helping to slow down crime but some argue it infringes on privacy rights. Flock Cameras are a type of surveillance technology that track and logs license plate data. [continue reading] - [Chronicle of Higher Education: Teaching](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/14/chronicle-of-higher-education-teaching/) - Discussion boards are intended to encourage students to engage with what they’re reading and with one another. Too often, though, they feel formulaic to both students and the instructor. That challenge has only increased with the advent of generative AI since students can use it to create passable prompt responses. [continue reading] - [Indiana Capital Chronicle: Limiting freedom in the name of freedom](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/06/indiana-capital-chronicle-limiting-freedom-in-the-name-of-freedom/) - Higher education just can’t catch a break. College enrollments in Indiana are increasingly sliding down (52.9% in 2023 from 66.5% in 2009 according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education), with no stop to the bleed in sight. College tuitions, inversely, are constantly climbing (nationally as well as in Indiana) and this year’s botched roll-out of - [Businesses Benefit from DesignSpine](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/13/businesses-benefit-from-designspine/) - Written by Addison Campbell Engineering students apply their design, development, and problem-solving skills to Indianapolis business projects. What do Carrier, Endress-Hauser, GE Booth, Fastenal, Milwaukee Tool, Citizen Energy, The Institute for Affordable Transportation, and Easter Seals have in common? They all benefited from design, development, and problem-solving skills of UIndy engineering students through the university's - [IBJ: Students at UIndy benefit from real-world engineering experiences](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/01/ibj-students-at-uindy-benefit-from-real-world-engineering-experiences/) - Undergraduates in the University of Indianapolis engineering school are getting a taste of practical experience through a program focused on connecting them with real-world clients. Known as DesignSpine, university officials say the R.B. Annis School of Engineering is the only school in the United States that gives all engineering majors—freshmen through seniors—hands-on opportunities to work - [WISH-TV: College campuses embrace technology to fight crime](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/28/wish-tv-college-campuses-embrace-technology-to-fight-crime/) - From surveillance cameras to call boxes, officers say, devices help them fight crime in areas police can’t be all the time. [continue reading] - [WTHR: UIndy adds security device to classroom doors after student sparks idea](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/27/wthr-uindy-adds-security-device-to-classroom-doors-after-student-sparks-idea/) - The University of Indianapolis is launching a new safety initiative to better protect every classroom door on campus. The "NIGHTLOCK" door stoppers are a small metal plate that slides into a hole in the floor and locks the door. [continue reading] - [FOX59: Explaining FAFSA changes](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/16/fox59-explaining-fafsa-changes/) - It was supposed to make applying for federal student aid easier. But the delays and issues associated with the re-designed Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are causing some major headaches. [continue reading] - [CNN: A pregnant woman found dead 32 years ago has been identified through her father’s DNA](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/16/cnn-a-pregnant-woman-found-dead-32-years-ago-has-been-identified-through-her-fathers-dna/) - A pregnant woman whose partially decayed body was found in a flooded basement 32 years ago has been identified through forensic genetic genealogy and DNA provided by her father, according to authorities. [continue reading] - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in February](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/07/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-february/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in February: Dr. - [FOX59: American Pianists Awards with Isaiah J. Thompson](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/13/fox59-american-pianists-awards-with-isaiah-j-thompson/) - Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Award and the Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis. With All-Star Weekend, it's not just about the big game, there's so much to showcase. [continue watching] - [AFP: Professional coaches help Americans navigate Dating 2.0](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/12/afp-professional-coaches-help-americans-navigate-dating-2-0/) - When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in "uncharted waters" as she struggled to deal with a baffling array of dating apps and the confusing -- and mostly unwritten -- set of rules governing modern dating behavior. [continue reading] - [Mirror Indy: Q&A: How University of Indianapolis president Tanuja Singh is embracing changes in higher education](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/07/mirror-indy-qa-how-university-of-indianapolis-president-tanuja-singh-is-embracing-changes-in-higher-education/) - Tanuja Singh, the new president at the University of Indianapolis, has a snappy way to sum up her feelings about the private southside college: “UIndy: Wow!” Singh may be new to Indianapolis and to the university, which has about 3,600 undergraduate students, but that slogan encapsulates her enthusiasm and energy surrounding her new role, which - [WTHR: ‘Game-changer’ | Future teachers, elementary students embrace new ‘science of reading’ curriculum](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/02/wthr-game-changer-future-teachers-elementary-students-embrace-new-science-of-reading-curriculum/) - There is a reading crisis happening inside our schools, and it’s impacting some of our youngest students. According to the Indiana Department of Education, one in five students can't read by the end of third grade. It’s why there is a new shift in how reading is being taught. [continue reading] - [WISH-TV: How a previous life event helped shape UIndy basketball head coach Paul Corsaro](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/31/wish-tv-how-a-previous-life-event-helped-shape-uindy-basketball-head-coach-paul-corsaro/) - Last week, college basketball coaches across the country took part in Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week. The annual week is a “nationwide event when basketball coaches across the country unite for a common cause – ending cancer as we know it.” [continue reading] - [LA Times: Have New Hampshire and Iowa lost the power to pick presidents? It’s complicated](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/27/la-times-have-new-hampshire-and-iowa-lost-the-power-to-pick-presidents-its-complicated/) - New Hampshire voters headed to the polls this week more than a month before most voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on the presidential nominations. They were preceded only by the small number of Iowans who braved subzero temperatures last week to participate in the nation’s first Republican caucuses. [continue reading] - [WTHR: University of Indianapolis offers online course for anyone on solar eclipses ahead of April](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/14/wthr-university-of-indianapolis-offers-online-course-for-anyone-on-solar-eclipses-ahead-of-april/) - In just under three months, Central Indiana is going dark. We are in the path of totality for the Great American Solar Eclipse happening on April 8. There are some ways to get ready for the big event. University of Indianapolis Science Professor Sarah Reynolds is here with us this morning with a special event - [Political Science Students Present at Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/01/political-science-students-present-at-conference/) - From left to right: Taylor Vachon, Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, and Meagan Tadevich In October 2022, UIndy students Taylor Vachon ‘23 (History, Political Science, International Relations) and Meagan Tadevich ‘23 (Political Science) presented at the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences conference held at IU Northwest in Gary, IN. UIndy Associate professor of Political Science - [UIndy Announces 2023 Teacher of the Year Winner and Nominees](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/26/uindy-announces-2023-teacher-of-the-year-winner-and-nominees/) - The University of Indianapolis is pleased to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year recipient as Gregory Shufeldt, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of History and Political Science in the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Shufeldt intentionally fosters a classroom that creates a community. His approach is both engaging and thought-provoking for - [Professors Receive Grant to Lower Cost of College Textbooks](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/07/10/professors-receive-grant-to-lower-cost-of-college-textbooks/) - UIndy faculty Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, Dr. Greg Schufeldt, and Dr. Peter Murphy were selected as recipients of the PALSave Textbook Creation Grants. - [UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local National Media in December](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/10/uindy-faculty-staff-provide-expert-insight-to-local-national-media-in-december/) - As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues. UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in December: Dr. - [AP: Solidly GOP Indiana doesn’t often see competitive primaries for governor. This year is different](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/18/ap-solidly-gop-indiana-doesnt-often-see-competitive-primaries-for-governor-this-year-is-different/) - In a state as solidly Republican as Indiana, the May primary is the real competition. Four months out, five candidates are still jockeying for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in an unusually crowded field. Annual campaign finance reports filed Wednesday reflect a multimillion-dollar race that has become a competition of who can out-conservative the others for - [The University of Indianapolis Mourns the Passing of Dr. Gene Sease](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/31/the-university-of-indianapolis-mourns-the-passing-of-dr-gene-sease/) - It is with heavy hearts that the University of Indianapolis acknowledges the passing of Dr. Gene Sease, who served as the fifth president of the University. Dr. Sease's life was a testament to visionary leadership and impactful community engagement. His influence extends far beyond the university walls, leaving an indelible mark on the city of - [Katie Boucher co-authors articles for College Transition Collaborative](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/21/katie-boucher-co-authors-articles-for-college-transition-collaborative/) - Dr. Katie Boucher, assistant professor of psychology, has co-authored several articles for the College Transition Collaborative website to support students, faculty and staff through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Excerpt: Through surveys, focus groups, and countless conversations with staff, students, and instructors at dozens of universities across North America, we have observed that it is when - [Carey Dahncke named new CELL executive director](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/19/carey-dahncke-named-new-cell-executive-director/) - The University of Indianapolis has named Carey Dahncke as executive director of the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL). Dahncke will begin work on August 31, 2020. Dahncke brings 28 years of experience as an educator, having taught in secondary and elementary classrooms—including a year in rural England as part of the Fulbright - [Mathieu Billings publishes book on Irish immigration to Illinois](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/12/mathieu-billings-publishes-new-book/) - Mathieu Billings '96 '09, associate adjunct professor in the history & political science department at the University of Indianapolis, recently co-authored a book that brings together familiar and unheralded stories of the Irish in Illinois. The Irish in Illinois is the first statewide account of Irish immigration to the Prairie State. “With more than a million - [UIndy CAC helping train National Guard for COVID-19 response in nursing homes](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/05/uindy-center-for-aging-community-working-to-reduce-covid-19-in-nursing-homes/) - When members of the Indiana National Guard take their places at the state’s more than 500 nursing homes this week and in the months to come, they will do so with training provided, in part, by the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC). Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced in late October that - [Katie Greenan contributes to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul update](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/17/katie-greenan-contributes-to-chicken-soup-for-the-teenage-soul-update/) - University of Indianapolis assistant professor of communication Katie Greenan was recently selected as a contributing author for the 25th anniversary edition update of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. She wrote a short story entitled "I am Good Enough," that appears in the latest edition of the book- now available for purchase. - [2021 UIndy Engineering 3D Printing Summer Camp: Developing the Next Generation of Makers](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/25/2021-uindy-engineering-3d-printing-summer-camp-developing-the-next-generation-of-makers/) - The R. B. Annis School of Engineering and the Center for Collaborative Innovation (CCI) successfully completed the 2021 STEM summer camp with the theme; Make the Maker: UIndy Engineering 3D Printing Summer Camp. The summer camp had nine high school student campers. The camp, which combined engineering and entrepreneurial mindset development, focused on the design, - [University of Indianapolis to Host Guitar Foundation of America’s 2022 International Convention and Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/06/29/university-of-indianapolis-to-host-guitar-foundation-of-americas-2022-international-convention-and-competition/) - The University of Indianapolis will host the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention and Competition in 2022. The convention, scheduled for June 29 through July 2, will bring together hundreds of classical guitar masters and enthusiasts from around the world, including the most elite performers of the genre. The annual GFA convention, which - [Greyhounds Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/24/greyhounds-behind-the-scenes-of-the-greatest-spectacle-in-racing/) - Written by Troi Watts As the namesake institution of Indianapolis, home of the racing capital of the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the University of Indianapolis takes immense pride in its students and alumni who play pivotal roles in the organization and execution of the Indianapolis 500. From managing traffic flow and ensuring credential distribution - [Christopher Moore awarded $100k to study the historic route of the Wabash & Erie Canal, which helped fuel Indiana’s growth in the 1800s](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/21/christopher-moore-awarded-100k-to-study-the-historic-route-of-the-wabash-erie-canal-which-helped-fuel-indianas-growth-in-1800s/) - Just 20 years after Indiana became a state, lawmakers passed the Internal Improvements Act—a move which helped fund various infrastructure projects statewide, including the canal in downtown Indianapolis and Broad Ripple, but also put the state in financial danger thanks to poor management and embezzlement. One of the projects was the funding of the Wabash - [UIndy students gain real-world experience as Etchings Press announce Whirling Prize winner](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/23/uindy-students-gain-real-world-experience-as-etchings-press-announce-whirling-prize-winner/) - Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis student-run publisher, has announced that Elizabeth Kate Switaj is the recipient of the Whirling Prize, an international literary prize that welcomes submissions of published books related to specific themes that change annually. This year’s prize, the 11th edition of the annual competition, focused on the theme of Mythology. Elizabeth - [This is May: UIndy’s expertise helps INDYCAR drivers and teams](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/20/this-is-may-uindys-expertise-helps-indycar-drivers-and-teams/) - For the city of Indianapolis’s namesake institution, a city known worldwide for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it only seems fitting that there are some strong ties between the University of Indianapolis and the Indy 500. For the last few seasons, the Zionsville-based Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team has brought - [Writing Lab Celebrates 40 Years of Building Better Writers](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/05/13/writing-lab-celebrates-40-years-of-building-better-writers/) - Written by Troi Watts The Writing Lab at the University of Indianapolis celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1983 under the leadership of Richard M. Marshall, the Writing Lab supports UIndy students through individualized tutoring at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming topics to fine tuning a final draft. While a - [Recognition of Faculty Achievements 2023-24](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/30/recognition-of-faculty-achievements-2023-24/) - On behalf of everyone at UIndy, we offer congratulations to all our faculty who have received promotions, tenure, grants, sabbaticals and other distinguished awards. Please take a moment to read through this impressive list and be sure to congratulate our colleagues as you meet them around campus! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful work - [University of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs ranked among the country’s best by U.S. News & World Report](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/29/university-of-indianapolis-occupational-therapy-and-physical-therapy-programs-ranked-among-the-countrys-best-by-u-s-news-world-report/) - The U.S. News & World Report released its annual graduate school rankings this month and, once again, the University of Indianapolis’s occupational therapy and physical therapy programs were ranked as being among the top 50 programs in the country. The UIndy Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ranked 33 out of 245 physical therapy programs - [UIndy Announces 2024 Teacher of the Year Recipient and Nominees](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/24/uindy-announces-2024-teacher-of-the-year-recipient-and-nominees/) - The University of Indianapolis is pleased to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year recipient as Dr. Michelle “Mitzi” Westra, Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Studies in the Department of Music within the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Westra creates a positive, collaborative teaching environment. She encourages students to take charge of - [Record-breaking UIndy Day 2024 Sees Support for 79 Programs, Teams](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/23/record-breaking-uindy-day-2024-sees-support-for-79-programs-teams/) - UIndy supporters from across the country united on Thursday, April 18, 2024 to celebrate the Ninth Annual UIndy Day! Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Indianapolis shared hundreds of photos and memories to show their Pack Pride and supported current and future Greyhounds with $244,601 gifted to 79 UIndy programs - [Philanthropy Lunch Recognizes, Celebrates Impact of UIndy Supporters](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/17/philanthropy-lunch-recognizes-celebrates-impact-of-uindy-supporters/) - Written by Troi Watts The University of Indianapolis recently hosted its Eighteenth Annual Philanthropy Lunch (formerly known as Donor Scholar Luncheon) to celebrate the impact of donors who generously provide scholarships, awards and opportunities for UIndy students. Donors and the students they impact have an opportunity to connect at the lunch and students are able - [Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Inspires Athletes and Communities Alike](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/15/special-olympics-basketball-tournament-inspires-athletes-and-communities-alike/) - Special Olympics Indiana and Sport Management students at the University of Indianapolis partnered together on April 7 to put on the Special Olympics State Youth Basketball Tournament at Nicoson Hall and the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center. It’s the only youth basketball tournament for Special Olympics youth in the world. The event is an extraordinary celebration - [NBA All-Star Weekend Brings Opportunity to UIndy Sport Management Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/10/nba-all-star-weekend-brings-opportunity-to-uindy-sport-management-students/) - Written by Addison Campbell This year, the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend was held in downtown Indianapolis, just a mere 10 minutes from the University of Indianapolis campus, which opened many doors for UIndy students. Jacob Sunde, a junior sport management major, had the opportunity to volunteer for multiple events throughout the weekend. The NBA All-Star - [University of Indianapolis Celebrates Inauguration Festivities for 10th President, Dr. Tanuja Singh](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/10/university-of-indianapolis-celebrates-inauguration-festivities-for-10th-president-dr-tanuja-singh/) - On April 5th, the University of Indianapolis formally ushered in a new era with the investiture ceremony of Dr. Tanuja Singh as its 10th president. The campus buzzed with anticipation as students, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests gathered to witness the historic event. “In just nine months, Dr. Tanuja Singh has had a tremendous positive - [Board of Trustees Approves New Strategic Plan - Engage. Enrich. Empower. Transform.](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/10/board-of-trustees-approves-new-strategic-plan-engage-enrich-empower-transform/) - The University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new strategic plan, “Engage. Enrich. Empower. Transform,” delivered by university administration. The plan replaces Vision 2030 and represents an updated strategic direction for the university in the ever-changing context of higher education today under the leadership of UIndy’s tenth president, Dr. Tanuja Singh. The plan, - [School of Business Staying Busy Under New Leadership with AI in the Classroom and First Stackable MBA in Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/04/04/school-of-business-staying-busy-under-new-leadership-with-ai-in-the-classroom-and-first-stackable-mba-in-indiana/) - It has been an extremely busy and extremely exciting year for the University of Indianapolis School of Business. Changes from the top all the way to BADM 100 or ACCT 210 mean that students are getting a better education than ever before, as well as better equipped after graduating. It all starts with the announcement - [Exploring Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Leah Milne](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/14/exploring-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month-with-leah-milne/) - The momentum generated by Commencement continues throughout the month of May with the University’s observance of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The observance pays tribute to the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans who have enriched our country’s history and who play a critical role in its future success. The - [Briyana Morrell Update](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/01/briyana-morrell-update/) - Professor Briyana Morrell recently published "Interprofessional education week: The impact of passive and experiential learning activities on student's perceptions of interprofessional education" in the Journal of Interprofessional Care. Journal of Interprofessional care publishes research into interprofessional studies in health and social care including education and collaborative practice. "The purpose of the study was to determine students’ - [Gerburg Garmann's artwork featured on cover of So to Speak journal](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/10/gerburg-garmanns-artwork-featured-on-cover-of-so-to-speak-journal/) - The artwork of Gerburg Garmann, professor of French and German in the Department of Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies, was featured on the cover of the feminist journal So to Speak. The piece, titled "Women's Council," appears on the cover of the Summer 2021 issue."My chosen mission is to tell — over and over — the - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering moving to expanded space on Shelby St.](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/14/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-moving-to-expanded-space-on-shelby-st-2/) - Starting this month, the R.B. Annis School of Engineering will begin moving into the newly renovated R.B. Annis Hall located at 3750 Shelby St. Since its founding, the school has rapidly grown into an innovative engineering school offering seven specialized areas of study in computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial & systems - [Assistant professor of English Leah Milne wins 2021 MMLA Book Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/02/23/assistant-professor-of-english-leah-milne-wins-2021-mmla-book-award/) - Assistant professor of English Leah Milne was congratulated with the annual Midwest Modern Language Association Book Award for her novel, Novel Subjects: Authorship as Radical Self-Care in Multiethnic American Narratives, published by The University of Iowa Press in July 2021. This novel offers a "new way to look at multicultural literature" and "takes into account - [David Olawale, Rhonda Wolverton present webinar on art-engineering collaboration](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/22/david-olawale-rhonda-wolverton-present-webinar-on-art-engineering-collaboration/) - Dr. David Olawale, assistant professor, R.B. Annis School of Engineering (RBASOE), and Rhonda Wolverton, assistant professor of visual communications, presented a webinar in March, “Art-Engineering Collaboration: Enhancing Entrepreneurial Opportunities.” The Jack M. Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass-Lowell and the Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education sponsored the series, which focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation - [Gerburg Garmann Announces Artwork Publication, Upcoming Exhibition](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/24/gerburg-garmann-announces-artwork-publication-upcoming-exhibition/) - Two artworks by Professor of French and German in the Department of Global Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Dr. Gerburg Garmann, were selected for publication by Lily Poetry Review and Invisibile City Literary Journal Issue 4. ‘Female Torso,’ a digital art piece, has appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of the Lily Poetry Review. ‘Acid,’ also - [University Announces 2022 Faculty & Staff Achievement Award Winners](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/25/university-announces-2022-faculty-staff-achievement-award-winners/) - Today at the Faculty-Staff Institute, University leadership announced the recipients of this year’s Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. The following faculty and staff were honored for their achievements and successes from the 2021-22 academic year: The Peters Good Neighbor Award The Peters Good Neighbor Award honors Hobart and Ella Peters for the qualities of neighborliness - [Master of Social Work program news update](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/30/master-of-social-work-program-news-update/) - Stephanie Rudd, assistant professor of social work, had a peer-reviewed article accepted with interdisciplinary colleagues (including Amanda Miller in the Department of Sociology) in Socius entitled “ Division of Housework, Communication, and Couples’ Relationship Satisfaction.” Rudd and colleagues started The Crisis Support Collective which is a free and confidential support for medical professionals and healthcare - [UIndy Interprofessional Education Days 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/11/uindy-interprofessional-education-days-2020/) - Interprofessional Education Days are a deep-dive collaboration between the College of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing, the Center for Aging and Community, and the College of Applied Behavioral Sciences. They highlight current relevant hot topics in healthcare, break down the silos between professions, and give students practical experience working as part of a care - [Service-learning awards update: Nominations extended](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/17/community-campus-forum-service-expo/) - UIndy Faculty/Staff: We still have students to celebrate! The Community Campus Forum & Service Expo event (April 22) is canceled, but there are still individuals to recognize based on the many collaborations with our communities through service and service-learning projects! Please nominate an outstanding student or an outstanding community partner—now extended to April 30. Nomination Form for - [Five reasons to register: Communiversity 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/26/five-reasons-to-register-for-communiversity-2020-2/) - Agatha Christie's first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was published in 1920 and launched the career of one of her most famous sleuths, Hercule Poirot. Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a novel that originated as a dare from the author's sister. Communiversity is a free, online class that runs through the fall semester, from the week - [Grace Rout Named 2024 Snyder Scholar for Excellence in Chemistry](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/19/grace-rout-named-2024-snyder-scholar-for-excellence-in-chemistry/) - Written by Troi Watts The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recently announced this year’s Snyder Scholars, which includes University of Indianapolis student Grace Rout ‘25 (Biology, Chemistry). The Snyder Scholar program, established by Harold R. Snyder, invites undergraduate students from across the country to spend 10-weeks on campus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign working with - [FIVE REASONS TO REGISTER FOR COMMUNIVERSITY 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/26/five-reasons-to-register-for-communiversity-2020/) - Agatha Christie's first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was published in 1920 and launched the career of one of her most famous sleuths, Hercule Poirot. Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a novel that originated as a dare from the author's sister. Communiversity is a free, online class that runs through the fall - [2020 IASB High School Broadcasting Competition Awards announced](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/12/2020-iasb-high-school-broadcasting-competition-awards-announced/) - Carmel High School won Radio School of the Year and Homestead High School won Television School of the Year at the 2020 Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) Awards at the University of Indianapolis on March 9, 2020. It was the fifth time since 2004 that Carmel High School earned the accolade and the first - [Jan. 22: Community Partners Fair](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/07/jan-22-community-partners-fair/) - The Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement invites you to join us at our upcoming Community Partners Fair. More than 30 community partners will be on our campus during the event, that will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Engagement Center in the Student Center from 10am-1pm. This event will only take place - [Mission Matters #61 - Intellectual Traditions of the UIndy Faculty in Business](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/10/mission-matters-61-intellectual-traditions-of-the-uindy-faculty-in-business/) - This year we are exploring intellectual traditions associated with UIndy’s schools and colleges. In this case, the focus is on the disciplines in the School of Business. The first part of Dr. Karl Knapp’s article introduces the academic disciplines. The next issue of Mission Matters describes the core pedagogy of the School of Business. Introduction - [School of Education Alum receives Amazon Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/25/school-of-education-alum-receives-amazon-award-2/) - Mark Snodgrass ‘00 (elementary education) received one of 10 Amazon “Future Engineer Teacher of the Year” awards and was the only award recipient from Indiana. “I am overwhelmed with joy and humbled that a company such as Amazon has recognized my love of teaching and my students need to access technology,” Snodgrass said. Snodgrass was - [School of Education Alum receives Amazon Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/25/school-of-education-alum-receives-amazon-award/) - Mark Snodgrass ‘00 (elementary education) received one of 10 Amazon “Future Engineer Teacher of the Year” awards and was the only award recipient from Indiana. “I am overwhelmed with joy and humbled that a company such as Amazon has recognized my love of teaching and my students need to access technology,” Snodgrass said. Snodgrass was - [Talented Trio of Visual Arts Educators (Class of 2021)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/28/talented-trio-of-visual-arts-educators-class-of-2021/) - The University of Indianapolis School of Education nominated three very talented visual arts educators from the graduating Class of 2021 to be featured in a senior spotlight. Learn about Ashley Andry, Avery Miller, and Nicole Hopf: Ashley Andry Major - Visual Arts Teaching (K-12) Graduating - May 2021 Extracurriculars - I have been in Kappa - [Mission Matters #63 - Collegiality: A Prized Virtue Then & Now ](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/21/mission-matters-63-collegiality-a-prized-virtue-then-now/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by exemplars, and they are sustained by institutions - [Mission Matters #67 - Founding a Temperance Community in University Heights](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/18/mission-matters-67-founding-a-temperance-community-in-university-heights/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by - [Two new alert systems enhance on-campus emergency communications](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/03/07/two-new-alert-systems-enhance-on-campus-emergency-communications/) - Two emergency notification tools will be added to the University of Indianapolis’ emergency alert system this month. The new tools, Alertus desktop software and emergency beacons, advance the institution’s emergency management platforms already in place. A campus-wide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 20 in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week will include these new systems. The - [UIndy announces Teacher of the Year nominees and winner](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/22/uindy-announces-teacher-of-the-year-nominees-and-winner/) - The University of Indianapolis is delighted to recognize Dr. Angelia J. Ridgway as its 2020 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Ridgway is a Professor of Secondary Education and the Coordinator of the MAT program in the School of Education. “At UIndy, I teach with the most dedicated and caring team of teachers I call my - [Sha’Quan Logan Receives ‘Realizing the Dream’ Scholarship for First-Generation College Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/08/shaquan-logan-receives-realizing-the-dream-scholarship-for-first-generation-college-students/) - Sha’Quan Logan, a junior majoring in political science, was named the “Realizing the Dream” recipient by the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). As a result, Logan receives an award of $4,000 from the scholarship program which recognizes outstanding achievement from first-generation college students as they look to complete their bachelor’s degrees. The scholarship program from - [Rio Grande do Sul Youth Orchestra of Brazil Partners with UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/08/rio-grande-do-sul-youth-orchestra-of-brazil-partners-with-uindy/) - Written by Addison Campbell On February 5, the Rio Grande do Sul Youth Orchestra of Brazil joined the University of Indianapolis Music Department for a day of cultural and musical exchange. The Rio Grande do Sul Youth Orchestra Project - Transformation Through Music - generates opportunities for children and young people in situations of social vulnerability, - [Passion Project: Audrey Henry’s Coursework Brings Safety to Every Classroom](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/03/07/passion-project-audrey-henrys-coursework-brings-safety-to-every-classroom/) - Audrey Henry is set to graduate from the University of Indianapolis this spring—but her impact on campus will be felt for decades to come, all as a result of her coursework as she pursued a degree in elementary education. She, and everyone else, hopes that impact is never needed. Audrey, a brand-new mom who just - [Community Health Clinic update](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/10/25/916/) - One of the benefits of employment of the University of Indianapolis is the institution’s commitment to the health and wellness of our faculty and staff. For the past two years, the partnership between the University and Community Health Network has benefited our students, faculty and staff – providing community health services and experiential learning for - [Dhabih Chulhai Featured in Journal of Chemical Education](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/29/dhabih-chulhai-featured-in-journal-of-chemical-education/) - Written by Addison Campbell Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Dhabih Chulhai was recently highlighted in a list of trending articles in the Journal of Chemical Education for his article, "Quantum Particle-in-a-Sandbox: A Video Game That Explores the Time-Dependent Wave Function for Any Arbitrary One-Dimensional Potential.” The article explores the creation and use of QPiaS, a tool that - [Social Work Masters Cohort Leads Effort to Bring NaloxBoxes to Campus as a Safety Initiative to Serve Community & Reduce Stigma of Opioid Abuse](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/30/social-work-masters-cohort-leads-effort-to-bring-naloxboxes-to-campus-as-a-safety-initiative-to-serve-community-reduce-stigma-of-opioid-abuse/) - The University of Indianapolis campus has a new safety element–an initiative that everyone hopes is never needed, but one that mirrors a growing trend nationwide on college campuses. Five NaloxBoxes, stocked with supplies designed to prevent and reverse an opioid overdose, will provide easy access to life-saving tools to the UIndy community as well as - [University statement on Charlottesville campus violence](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/08/15/university-statement-on-charlottesville-campus-violence/) - Dear University Community: The concerning incidents and loss of life in Charlottesville over the weekend are tragic reminders that the divisions created by hatred, discrimination and bigotry affect us all. The escalating violence is a critical moment to reaffirm that the University of Indianapolis does not tolerate any form of hatred, racism, white supremacy, neo- - [Thought-provoking exhibit to challenge perceptions of sexual assault](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/03/28/thought-provoking-exhibit-to-challenge-perceptions-of-sexual-assault/) - The University of Indianapolis begins April with a kickoff event and art exhibition opening for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. At 4:30 p.m., April 3 at the Pro Edge Center in Schwitzer, President Rob Manuel will join organizers and community partners for the opening of “What Were You Wearing?” an installation that explores survivor - [UIndy Music Students Win Honors at IMEA Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/13/uindy-music-students-win-honors-at-imea-conference/) - Written by Addison Campbell The University of Indianapolis Music Department attended the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana earlier this month. The IMEA Professional Development Conference is the largest, most diverse professional development event for Indiana music educators. Welcoming music teachers of all levels and classrooms, this three-day conference contains over - [Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch Named President-Elect of SOPHE Board of Trustees](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/30/dr-heidi-hancher-rauch-named-president-elect-of-sophe-board-of-trustees/) - Written by Addison Campbell Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch, professor and director of the public health program at the University of Indianapolis was recently elected to serve as the next President of the Board of Trustees for the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). The Society for Public Health Education is a nonprofit association that supports leaders - [UIndy leads the way for Hoosier institutions by extending the deposit deadline to help students and families because of FAFSA overhaul](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/02/06/uindy-leads-the-way-for-hoosier-institutions-by-extending-the-deposit-deadline-to-help-students-and-families-because-of-fafsa-overhaul/) - The University of Indianapolis has announced an extension to the deadline for new students to make their enrollment deposit in an effort to assist families navigate the new enrollment process because of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) overhaul. The new enrollment deadline of June 1 provides an extra month from the - [Applied Marketing Students Gain Hands-On Social Media Experience](https://news.uindy.edu/2024/01/23/school-of-business-applied-marketing/) - Written by Addison Campbell This past semester at the University of Indianapolis, Eric Harvey, Director of Graduate Business Programs, Carissa Newton, Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing, and Crystal Grave ‘99 came together to create a workbook students can use for the Applied Marketing Class (MKTG 495). The purpose of this course was to teach - [Dr. Leah Milne Accepted to Indiana Humanities Speakers Bureau](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/12/dr-leah-milne-accepted-to-indiana-humanities-speakers-bureau/) - Written by Addison Campbell University of Indianapolis Professor Dr. Leah Milne has recently been accepted to the Indiana Humanities Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau. Her acceptance marks a significant recognition of her expertise and commitment to advancing discussions on racial equity. Over the course of 2023-2024, she will be giving talks at public libraries, universities, - [UIndy receives $750,000 grant to help Hoosier students read faster and better](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/13/uindy-receives-750000-grant-to-help-hoosier-students-read-faster-and-better/) - The University of Indianapolis has received a grant of $750,000 from LillyEndowment Inc. through its initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. The grantwill support curriculum changes in UIndy’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences to meet changing statewide requirements for both education majors and current teachers. The UIndy grant has two parts to - [Brooklyn Harpold Awarded Undergraduate Student Changemaker Scholarship](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/12/08/brooklyn-harpold-awarded-undergraduate-student-changemaker-scholarship/) - Written by Troi Watts Brooklyn Harpold ‘24 (Music Therapy) was recently awarded the Undergraduate Student Changemaker Scholarship by the Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). The Undergraduate Student Changemaker Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate music therapy student who has been a changemaker in the music therapy profession during their time - [UIndy Speech and Debate Returns to Claim National Championship](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/21/uindy-speech-and-debate-returns-to-claim-national-championship/) - Earlier this month, the UIndy Forensic Speech and Debate team competed in the Novice National Championships, marking their return to in-person tournaments after two years. The team overall took 3rd place in Division II and 6th in the Open Division. Additionally, the first-year team members took home several individual awards, including a National Championship. Megan - [Dr. Samantha Meigs Published in Collaborative Book](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/13/dr-samantha-meigs-publishes-in-collaborative-book/) - Dr. Samantha Meigs, Chair of the Department of Experience Design, has recently published a chapter in the book “Experiential Theatres: Praxis-Based Approaches to Training 21st-Century Theatre Artists.” The book is a collaborative work that provides insight into the processes of developing experiential performance projects, while also delving into the teaching behind modern theatre artists. It - [University of Indianapolis Announces Dr. Karl Knapp as Dean of School of Business](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/27/university-of-indianapolis-announces-dr-karl-knapp-as-dean-of-school-of-business/) - The University of Indianapolis announced that Dr. Karl Knapp has been appointed as the as the next Dean of the School of Business after an extensive and competitive search process. Knapp promises to continue to expand upon UIndy’s focus on the emerging field of artificial intelligence as well as applied learning for students—giving them experiential - [UIndy Gender Center: a welcoming wave of support](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/03/05/uindy-gender-center-a-welcoming-wave-of-support/) - The University of Indianapolis Gender Center held a grand opening Thursday, February 20, full of music, food, confetti, and a letterpress station run by Assistant Professor of Art & Design Katherine Fries. Students, faculty, and staff came in support of the new office, located on the second floor of the Schwitzer Student Center in room - [School of Education adapts to e-learning](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/06/school-of-education-adapts-to-e-learning-3/) - Thanks to faculty support and innovation, students in the School of Education are gaining valuable technical skills that are sure to come in handy in the age of e-learning. Here are a few examples of adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. John Somers and Dr. Nancy Steffel have been working with partner school districts (MSD - [University of Indianapolis hosts virtual 44th Annual Lugar Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/02/university-of-indianapolis-hosts-virtual-44th-annual-lugar-symposium/) - NPR’s Steve Inskeep to host annual symposium for high school juniors INDIANAPOLIS—The 44th annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders featuring NPR’s Steve Inskeep, hosted by The Richard G. Lugar Academy at the University of Indianapolis, will move to a virtual format to bring together hundreds of top high school juniors from Indiana for - [President Singh with Chamber of Commerce Studies Swiss Workforce Readiness Program](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/08/president-singh-with-chamber-of-commerce-studies-swiss-workforce-readiness-program/) - In September, President Tanuja Singh traveled with the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce to Zurich to study Switzerland’s work-based learning system. The delegation of more than 100 Indianapolis business, government, nonprofit and education leaders wanted to learn about the Swiss apprenticeship model in an effort to determine how that model may be applied to the American - [Five Reasons to Read Frances E.W. Harper’s Iola Leroy with Communiversity 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/22/five-reasons-to-read-frances-e-w-harpers-iola-leroy-with-communiversity-2022/) - Communiversity — UIndy’s FREE, online, book-club-style course that is open to the public — returns to UIndy this fall to explore one of the first novels ever to be published by a Black female author: Iola Leroy by Frances E.W. Harper. Why should you register for Communiversity this year? Because it’s the 130th anniversary of - [Five reasons to read Herman Melville's Moby Dick with Communiversity](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/31/five-reasons-to-read-herman-melvilles-moby-dick-with-communiversity/) - Communiversity returns to the University of Indianapolis for the Fall 2021 semester with the classic tale, Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Registration is open to the public and free. Why pick up this famous novel? Apart from the fact that maybe you only read the CliffsNotes in high school and would now like to atone - [Eric Harvey Featured on WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/08/eric-harvey-featured-on-wallethub/) - Eric Harvey, Director of Graduate Business Programs and Assistant Professor of Practice in the UIndy School of Business, was featured in WalletHub’s recent article, “Best Home Improvement Loans.” The article recommends six home improvement loan plans based on APRs, fees, and more. Harvey offers his expertise to answer some common questions about home improvement loans, - [Nathan Lohr Q&A](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/15/nathan-lohr-qa/) - What drew you to UIndy? I am a graduate of a small, private liberal arts college, so UIndy presented me with an opportunity to return to an educational setting that was formative for me and that I really value. As I learned more about the University, I was drawn to its emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, - [Nursing alum completes White House internship](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/09/nursing-alum-completes-white-house-internship/) - Jacob Whatley ’19 is one of the first University of Indianapolis graduates to intern at the White House. His career as a nurse was just beginning at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. His experience treating patients in intensive care helped Whatley stand out as an applicant for the sought-after internship position - [165 MILES LATER: UINDY STUDENTS, FACULTY WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/05/165-miles-later-uindy-students-faculty-walk-the-camino-de-santiago/) - Students, faculty and staff from UIndy traveled to Spain for Spring Term 2022 to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage known as the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago is a Catholic tradition dating all the way back to 812 A.D. Pilgrims from all over the world travel to Spain and walk or bike to - [The University Of Indianapolis Announces Gift to Establish the Nanci Vargus Learning Resource Center](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/13/the-university-of-indianapolis-announces-gift-to-establish-the-nanci-vargus-learning-resource-center/) - INDIANAPOLIS— The University of Indianapolis is delighted to announce a significant gift in memory of Nanci Vargus. This generous gift was provided by Nanci’s daughter, Jilda Vargus-Adams who wanted to create a lasting legacy for her mother’s commitment and dedication to education and her remarkable impact on the University. The University will establish the Nanci - [A Coat for Compassionate Care](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/13/a-coat-for-compassionate-care/) - Written by Addison Campbell 64 UIndy nursing students in their junior year earned their white healthcare professional coat and took nursing compassionate care oath. On October 5, 64 UIndy junior-year nursing students earned their white healthcare professional coats. This ceremonial rite of passage emphasizes the importance of compassionate patient care at the start of their - [Supply Chain Students Lock-Up Projects with Fastenal](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/13/supply-chain-students-lock-up-projects-with-fastenal/) - Written by Addison Campbell Business students share their quality management, operations management, and quantitative analysis expertise with area businesses. UIndy and the business community rely on each other in deeply connected ways that go beyond employment opportunities. For example, UIndy business students – both undergraduate and graduate – work on applied projects with organizations like - [Forensics Team Participates in Large Scale Identification Effort at the US-Mexico Border](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/08/forensics-team-participates-in-large-scale-identification-effort-at-the-us-mexico-border/) - Immigration across the US-Mexico border has been a politically charged topic for more than half a century. Those who attempt to cross the border undocumented face perilous journeys that can cost them their lives and, in many cases, result in a large number of unidentified human remains cases that overwhelm local resources for death investigation. - [Meet the 2023-24 UIndy Student Government Association](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/11/01/meet-the-2023-24-uindy-student-government-association/) - The Office of Student Affairs has re-established the UIndy Student Government Association (SGA) to strengthen the relationship between UIndy’s students and leadership. Elections for the SGA President were held last Spring, with Stephano Ibarra Shishido winning the leadership role. According to Ibarra Shishido, SGA serves as “a crucial connection between the student body and the - [University of Indianapolis Announces $4.1 Million Legacy Gift from Christel DeHaan Family Foundation](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/10/25/university-of-indianapolis-announces-4-1-million-legacy-gift-from-christel-dehaan-family-foundation/) - INDIANAPOLIS— The University of Indianapolis announced today that it was the beneficiary of a legacy grant from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, totaling more than four million dollars. The grant will support the university’s Center for Global Engagement ($3,000,000) as well as the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center ($1,122,000). “It is hard to measure the - [UIndy Celebrates International Community at 35th Annual Celebration of Flags](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/10/13/uindy-celebrates-international-community-at-35th-annual-celebration-of-flags/) - Written by Addison Campbell Yesterday the University of Indianapolis held the 35th annual Celebration of the Flags. This campus tradition highlighted more than 70 different countries of our students, faculty, and staff. Each flag was carried by individuals dressed in their respective country’s traditional clothing, creating a vibrant display of international cultures. The program included - [Cohabitation study spans decades, despite COVID-19 challenges](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/17/cohabitation-study-spans-decades-despite-covid-19-challenges/) - For more than 15 years, Amanda Miller, associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology, has been studying what happens after people decide to move in together. From 2003 to 2006, Miller’s research team conducted in-depth interviews with 61 couples (122 individuals), including 30 couples who were working in the service sector and 31 - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering moving to expanded space on Shelby St.](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/14/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-moving-to-expanded-space-on-shelby-st/) - Starting this month, the R.B. Annis School of Engineering will begin moving into the newly renovated R.B. Annis Hall located at 3750 Shelby St. Since its founding, the school has rapidly grown into an innovative engineering school offering seven specialized areas of study in computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial & systems - [University of Indianapolis R.B. Annis School of Engineering graduates first cohort](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/12/university-of-indianapolis-r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-graduates-first-cohort/) - The R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis recently graduated its first cohort of students. Fifteen students received their diplomas in May, having completed programs in computer science, mechanical engineering, industrial and systems engineering and software engineering. The University created the engineering program in 2016 to address rising workforce demand and announced - [Letters of Love and War: Robert McBride & Luella Hart](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/24/letters-of-love-and-war-robert-mcbride-luella-hart/) - You can’t talk about Judy Bentley’s family history without also mentioning the University of Indianapolis. For starters, it’s where her parents, Robert E. McBride and Luella Hart, met during their first year at Indiana Central College in the early 1940s. Her mom and dad both worked in the school kitchen and forged a romantic connection - [Mission Matters #69 - Temperance Lost from 1923 to 1945](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/09/mission-matters-69-temperance-lost-from-1923-to-1945/) - By Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied by - [Occupational therapy faculty announce publications](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/31/publications-from-school-of-ot/) - Dr. Brenda Howard, assistant professor, and her research cohort from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Class of 2020 recently published "Comparing moral reasoning across graduate occupational and physical therapy students and practitioners" in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. The reasoning behind this experiment was to investigate the variations in moral reasoning among first-year and second-year - [We all have a role to play: Advancing inclusion and equity](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/03/we-all-have-a-role-to-play-advancing-inclusion-and-equity-2/) - Everyone has a role to play when it comes to advancing inclusion and equity. Each of our roles is different and should be tailored to what we bring to the table and how we can use our strengths to advance an effort as important as inclusion. That’s what Amber Smith, Vice President for Inclusion and Equity, - [Recognition of Faculty Achievements (Promotions, Tenure, Sabbaticals & more)](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/22/recognition-of-faculty-achievements-promotions-tenure-sabbaticals-more/) - On behalf of everyone at UIndy, we offer congratulations to all our faculty who have received promotions, tenure, grants, sabbaticals and other distinguished awards. Please take a moment to read through this impressive list and be sure to congratulate our colleagues as you meet them around campus! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful - [School of Education faculty, students present research at national conferences](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/18/school-of-education-faculty-students-present-research-at-national-conferences/) - Dr. Jean Lee and Deb Sachs presented a session, Threading Project-Based Learning (PBL) In Teacher Preparation Clinical Residency Program, at the 2020 Annual Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona from February 6-8, 2020. Dr. John Somers was part of the AMTE Technology Committee presentation, Strategies for Supporting Technology in Mathematics Teacher Education, at - [Department of Music celebrates accolades from recent conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/30/4412/) - The University of Indianapolis Department of Music was well represented at the January 2020 Indiana Music Education Association's (IMEA) Professional Development Conference recently held in Fort Wayne, with several UIndy faculty, undergraduate students and alumni receiving awards or presenting sessions or performances. Awards 1. Kourtney Christensen (UIndy '22), Music Teaching - Outstanding Future Music Educator Award "I was - [Alex Kemery's research featured regionally, nationally](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/02/alex-kemerys-research-featured/) - Alex Kemery, assistant professor of nursing, was invited to present a talk on LGBTQ healthcare perspectives at the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Conference in October 2019. Kemery was also featured on the cover of the Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing in August 2019. - [Commemorating Juneteenth & a Commitment from the UIndy President's Cabinet & Provost's Council](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/19/commemorating-juneteenth-a-commitment-from-the-uindy-presidents-cabinet-provosts-council/) - Today the University of Indianapolis joins the nation to celebrate Juneteenth, which is the oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was 155 years ago in Galveston, Texas when Major General Gordon Granger brought news that the war was over and the enslaved were free. This year brings into - [Jeremiah Gibbs takes additional role as pastor of St. Andrew UMC](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/08/jeremiah-gibbs-takes-additional-role-as-pastor-of-st-andrew-umc-2/) - Jeremiah Gibbs, University of Indianapolis chaplain and director of the Lantz Center Christian Vocations & Formation, will be appointed as pastor of St. Andrew United Methodist Church as of July 1. Gibbs will continue in his roles at the University of Indianapolis, which include assistant professor of philosophy & religion, while he serves St. Andrew - [UIndy mourns passing of Connie Mikuski-Demory '13](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/11/uindy-mourns-passing-of-connie-mikuski-demory-13/) - The University of Indianapolis was saddened to learn of the passing of Connie Mikuski-DeMory ’13 (masters in occupational therapy) on April 24, 2020 due to complications arising from COVID-19. After graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in business administration, Mikuski-DeMory’s work in customer service helped her discover her passion for working with people. - [Alum Paul Corsaro announced as men's basketball head coach](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/24/alum-paul-corsaro-announced-as-mens-basketball-head-coach/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to welcome back Paul Corsaro as its next men's basketball head coach. A UIndy alumnus, Corsaro previously served as an assistant coach for the Greyhounds for six seasons prior to spending the last two years in the same capacity at Purdue Fort Wayne. "I am excited to bring a - [John Kuykendall featured in AACTE video](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/23/john-kuykendall-featured-in-aacte-video/) - Dr. John Kuykendall, School of Education dean, was featured in a video produced by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The video, which is part of AACTE's new series launched in November 2019 focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, was recently highlighted in the Ed Prep Matters newsletter. The segment is titled, "The Importance of - [Alum Paul Corsaro hired as next men's basketball head coach](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/24/alum-paul-corsaro-hired-as-next-means-basketball-head-coach/) - The University of Indianapolis is proud to welcome back Paul Corsaro as its next men's basketball head coach. A UIndy alumnus, Corsaro previously served as an assistant coach for the Greyhounds for six seasons prior to spending the last two years in the same capacity at Purdue Fort Wayne. "I am excited to bring a - [Deah Long '20 wraps up undergrad career with Pacers internship](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/22/deah-long-20-wraps-up-undergrad-career-with-pacers-internship/) - Deah Long ‘20 (sport management with a minor in business administration) landed an internship with the Indiana Pacers during her senior year at the University of Indianapolis. Her responsibilities have included preparing cards for the emcees, changing CO2 tanks for the t-shirt guns, and taking the mascots/entertainment teams to and from their appearances. “On game - [School of Education adapts to e-learning](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/08/school-of-education-adapts-to-e-learning-2/) - Thanks to faculty support and innovation, students in the School of Education are gaining valuable technical skills that are sure to come in handy in the age of e-learning. Here are a few examples of adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. John Somers and Dr. Nancy Steffel have been working with partner school districts (MSD - [School of Education adapts to e-learning](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/07/school-of-education-adapts-to-e-learning/) - Thanks to faculty support and innovation, students in the School of Education are gaining valuable technical skills that are sure to come in handy in the age of e-learning. Here are a few examples of adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic: John Somers and Nancy Steffel have been working with partner school districts (MSD Decatur Township - [Mission Matters #62 - Intellectual Traditions of the School of Business, Part II](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/27/mission-matters-62-intellectual-traditions-of-the-school-of-business-part-ii/) - This year we are exploring intellectual traditions associated with UIndy’s schools and colleges. Introduction by Michael G. Cartwright, Vice President for University Mission The first part of Karl Knapp’s essay identified the various disciplines of study in the School of Business, which helps in charting relations between faculty in the Shaheen College of Arts & - [Faculty and students collaborate to bring "Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne" back to print](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/06/faculty-and-students-collaborate-to-bring-castles-of-athlin-and-dunbayne-back-to-print/) - When Jennifer Camden, professor and associate chair of English, assigned “The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne” to her class she didn’t realize the journey she was about to inadvertently embark on. “Students told me they couldn’t find the novel,” she said. “I had a copy of the last scholarly edition, from the 1990s, but it - [Vote 2020: Free poster from Hullabaloo Press](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/12/vote-2020-free-poster-from-hullabaloo-press/) - “Elections belong to the people” The Hullaballoo Press at the University of Indianapolis created this free, downloadable, and printable poster in a non-partisan effort to encourage voting. Print the poster at home! Click here to download the PDF. "We in the Department of Art & Design aim to encourage and empower students to use their - [University of Indianapolis study finds increased risk of adolescent suicide associated with household firearm ownership](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/28/university-of-indianapolis-study-finds-increased-risk-of-adolescent-suicide-associated-with-household-firearm-ownership/) - Study confirms safe storage provisions are associated with decreased adolescent firearm suicide INDIANAPOLIS—New research from the University of Indianapolis shows that state-level gun ownership is strongly linked to rates of suicide among high school-aged adolescents, and gun ownership is linked more strongly to adolescent suicide than adult suicide. The research also determined that child access - [University of Indianapolis collaboration brings out-of-print novel into 21st century](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/25/university-of-indianapolis-collaboration-brings-out-of-print-novel-into-21st-century/) - University of Indianapolis faculty and students have collaborated to publish a previously out-of-print novel by Ann Radcliffe, “The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne (1789).” The project brought together faculty and students in the fields of English and the Studio Arts to publish an illustrated, scholarly edition of Radcliffe’s novel. “We think this illustrated and annotated - [Writing Lab Information for the fall semester](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/31/writing-lab-information-for-the-fall-semester/) - The Writing Lab will be conducting all tutorials for the fall semester online. We would appreciate your help conveying this information to your students. We will begin fall semester tutorials on Monday, August 31. We will be maintaining our regular hours, but all sessions will be facilitated in real-time through the online module in our scheduling system. - [Residence Life launches fourth living-learning community](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/24/residence-life-launches-fourth-living-learning-community/) - “I have gained some wonderful friends who share the same academic interests as me. I have also been able to academically challenge myself.” That’s the idea behind four Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) at the University of Indianapolis. The newest LLC, Umoja Scholars, was named after the Swahili word for “unity” and is designed for first-year students - [Re-Engaging with UIndy through Service-Learning: What Community Partners Need to Know](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/27/re-engaging-with-uindy-through-service-learning-what-community-partners-need-to-know/) - WEBINAR: Thursday, September 3 (1:00-2:30 p.m.) Moderated by Marianna K. Foulkrod, Director of the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement. This webinar will inform you on how to engage with Higher Education Institutions (UIndy) and work with faculty and students to strengthen and sustain your services to our communities while enhancing student experiences through service-learning. Examples of - [School of Education students volunteer with Burmese American community](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/25/school-of-education-students-volunteer-with-burmese-american-community/) - Despite interruptions in spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Greyhounds will be working with the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) again this semester. About 20 UIndy students will engage with BACI’s Upward College Program once a week throughout the semester to provide homework help, SAT prep, college and scholarship application assistance, and mentoring to - [Briyana Morrell earns PhD, publishes research](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/30/briyana-morell-update/) - Dr. Briyana Morrell, assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Laura Santurri, assistant professor in the College of Health Sciences, recently published “Soft skills and implications for future professional practice: Qualitative findings of a nursing education escape room” in Nurse Education Today. Morrell also completed her PhD in Nursing Science at Catholic University of America in - [UIndy PsyD alumna publishes book](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/22/4994/) - Sunita George ‘17 (PsyD), who works as a psychologist and Director of Operations at a group practice in Houston, Texas called Modern Therapy, recently published a book called The Miscarriage Map: What to Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting. George said the inspiration for the book came from personal experience with pregnancy loss. “I wanted to - [UIndy Exercise Science Program Updates](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/23/uindy-exercise-science-program-updates/) - After review by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the University of Indianapolis' Exercise Science program was recognized as a strength and conditioning program through the Education Recognition Program (ERP). This recognition is valid for three years. NSCA ERP School List Nine research abstracts were accepted to present at the American College of Sports Medicine - [Senior spotlight: Isaac Bush '21 (finance & supply chain management)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/30/senior-spotlight-isaac-bush-21-finance-supply-chain-management/) - Graduating: May 2021 Majors: Finance and Supply Chain Management Strain Honors College Extracurriculars: Member of the Executive Board for the UIndy Finance Club. “Through this, I was able to gain more leadership experience and connect to both my fellow finance majors and professionals in the industry.” What are your plans after graduation? "Immediately following graduation, - [Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Brock '19 '21 (psychology, OTD)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/27/senior-spotlight-elizabeth-brock-19-21-psychology-otd/) - This May, Elizabeth Brock '19 '21 (psychology, OTD) will complete her UIndy journey that she began back in 2015 when she graduates as a doctor of occupational therapy. UIndy 360 caught up with Elizabeth before commencement and asked her to talk about her experience at UIndy and what she has planned after graduation: What advice - [Fmr. adjunct instructor Tom Davidson (1952-2021)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/09/fmr-adjunct-instructor-tom-davidson-1952-2021/) - The University of Indianapolis is saddened to learn that Tom Davidson, former adjunct instructor in the School of Adult Learning and Criminal Justice department at the University, recently passed away. Davidson was born July 28, 1952 in Johnson County, Indiana and passed on March 2, 2021 in Danville, Indiana. Suzie Davidson, Tom’s wife, is a - [Katie Boucher co-authors article on 'Student Belonging'](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/01/25/katie-boucher-co-authors-article-on-student-belonging/) - Dr. Kathryn Boucher, assistant professor in the College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, recently co-authored an article for Greater Good Magazine, “How to Help Students Feel a Sense of Belonging During the Pandemic.” The group of co-authors explored why a sense of belonging is important for students to feel—a more engaged community, in short— and what - [Making the most of makerspaces](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/18/making-the-most-of-makerspaces/) - When John Kuykendall began his tenure as the dean of the University of Indianapolis School of Education, the idea of housing a makerspace on campus had been in development for several years. Launching the School of Education makerspace would become one of Kuykendall’s priorities during his first year. The School of Education makerspace was inspired - [University of Indianapolis announces new study abroad partnership with Maynooth University, Ireland ](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/04/university-of-indianapolis-announces-new-study-abroad-partnership-with-maynooth-university-ireland/) - Program will connect School of Education students with real-world learning experiences in Ireland INDIANAPOLIS—University of Indianapolis School of Education students will gain hands-on experience to become globally competent teachers through a new study abroad partnership with Maynooth University (MU) in Ireland. The UIndy-MU Embedded Study Abroad Program (ESAP) in Elementary Education allows participants to attend - [Mission Matters #71 - Hopeful Conversations about Placemaking at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/06/mission-matters-71-hopeful-conversations-about-placemaking-at-uindy/) - By Dr. Michael G. Cartwright Vice President for University Mission and Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion This year we are exploring marks of excellence that can be discerned in the past and present of our institution. Virtues are displayed in the context of practices and social relationships, they reflect moral traditions, they are embodied - [Michelle Itczak book published](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/02/michelle-itczak-book-published/) - Michelle Itczak's book was published and released on Wednesday, April 21. It's available from the publisher and on amazon. Pediatric Medical Art Therapy delineates the essential considerations and lessons for the art therapist who joins the medical journeys of children and their families, and emphasizes the importance of this unique role. The art therapists who contribute to - [COVID-19 crisis presents opportunity to serve community for UIndy student](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/22/covid-19-crisis-presents-opportunity-to-serve-community-for-uindy-student/) - Many University of Indianapolis faculty and students are contributing their time and expertise in the fight to stop coronavirus (COVID-19). Amy Rohr, who graduates in May 2020 with a degree in public health, is also working towards her master of public health, which she will receive in 2021. Rohr has gained hands-on experience during the program through various - [Changing lives through occupational therapy advocacy](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/19/changing-lives-through-occupational-therapy-advocacy/) - Kelsey LeMond will graduate in May 2020 with a doctorate in occupational therapy. Her doctoral capstone work at Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry (PACE) truly represents the University of Indianapolis motto, “Education for Service.” The nonprofit organization provides a variety of services to incarcerated and previously incarcerated individuals and their families to lead productive and - [Three UIndy Faculty Receive 2023 PALSave Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/09/20/three-uindy-faculty-receive-2023-palsave-award/) - Written by Lilli Keiper Three UIndy faculty have been selected to receive the PALSave Open Educator Award from the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI). PALSave is funded through grant support from Lilly Endowment, Inc. and combats the rising costs of textbooks by supporting faculty adoption and creation of open and affordable course materials. - [ExSc Students and Faculty Present at 2023 ACSM Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/09/25/exsc-students-and-faculty-present-at-2023-acsm-conference/) - From left to right: Brittany Smeet, Dr. Trent Cayot, Jayna Badgero, Dr. Mindy Mayol UIndy Exercise Science students and faculty recently presented research at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. Jayna Badgero ‘23 (Exercise Science) alumna and Esch Scholar presented a podium presentation on the topic of “Individualized occlusion - [School of Education Prepares Future Educators in New Teacher Recruitment Initiatives](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/09/15/school-of-education-prepares-future-educators-in-new-teacher-recruitment-initiatives/) - Written by Troi Watts The School of Education at the University of Indianapolis is tackling Indiana’s teacher shortage through new teacher recruitment and preparation initiatives, made possible through a $750,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Education. Funding from the Attract, Prepare, Retain (APR) grant has allowed UIndy to establish new programs to promote interest - [UIndy to Celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 6th and 7th](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/09/20/uindy-to-celebrate-homecoming-and-family-weekend-on-oct-6th-and-7th/) - Written by Addison Campbell We are excited to announce that the University of Indianapolis Homecoming 2023 and Family Weekend events are happening together this year! This allows even more exciting activities, from a virtual lunch with President Singh to a showdown between the Greyhounds and the William Jewell Cardinals. Come out and support your fellow - [The Art Song Project: February 28-29](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/24/the-art-song-project-february-28-29/) - This weekend is the culmination of "The Art Song Project." University of Indianapolis student and alumni poets, composers and visual artists have been collaborating since the fall to make songs and music videos, to be premiered by student performers Friday, February 28th. This kicks off a weekend of song & poetry activities, including guest appearances by beloved UIndy poet and - [Kirby Jones '21, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/03/kirby-jones-21-doctorate-of-occupational-therapy/) - “UIndy taught me how important it is to apply my knowledge in ways that help others. My education can be a driving force for positive changes in the community.” What are your plans after graduation? I plan to pursue a career in Indianapolis in pediatric occupational therapy through outpatient clinical and early intervention services. I - [Maxwell Shafer '21 (Actuarial Science, Math and Statistics Minors)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/07/maxwell-shafer-21-actuarial-science-math-and-statistics-minors/) - UIndy 360 spoke to Maxwell Shafer ‘21 (Actuarial Science, Math and Statistics Minors) about his UIndy journey. UIndy 360: What advice do you have for incoming freshmen? Maxwell: Put yourself out there, don’t be shy. 360: What is the most significant way UIndy has had an impact on you? M: Being out of state, I got - [Staff spotlight: Kaye McClendon reflects on Filipino-American heritage](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/12/staff-spotlight-kaye-mcclendon-reflects-on-filipino-american-heritage/) - As part of the University of Indianapolis’s observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during the month of May, we are highlighting faculty and staff whose background and perspectives enrich our campus culture and contribute to a multicultural environment. This week’s feature focuses on Kaye McClendon, webmaster in the Office of Communications & - [Music Therapy students providing telehealth services](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/30/music-therapy-students-providing-telehealth-services/) - This summer, the University of Indianapolis Music Therapy Program students provided music therapy sessions under the supervision of board-certified music therapists via teletherapy platforms. Music therapy students are required to obtain a minimum of 180 pre-clinical hours at the undergraduate level before moving onto their 6-month internship. Here’s what music therapy majors Moira John ‘21 - [New MyUIndy now available](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/18/new-myuindy/) - The new My UIndy is now available by navigating to my.uindy.edu. Since the new system uses the same web address as the old My UIndy, it may take some time for your web browser and internet service provider to switch to the new system. Clearing your web browser cache may help. Directions for doing so - [UIndy Sets Records at Mid-East Honor Association Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/24/uindy-sets-records-at-mid-east-honor-association-conference/) - The Ron and Laura Strain Honors College students at the University of Indianapolis recently participated in the Mid-East Honor Association Conference 2023 (MEHA) in April. UIndy won the top 3 awards for poster presentations—the only institution to take home multiple awards. The University was also a co-host for the conference with Ivy Tech. There were - [UIndy Mentor Collective connects incoming students with network of mentors](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/08/uindy-mentor-collective-student-mentorship-program/) - The UIndy Mentor Collective is an online mentorship program that matches incoming students with upper-classmen peers to help students set and achieve their goals, both academic and personal. Incoming students in the program will now have ongoing access to a network of mentors trained to offer guidance and advice. Students will be matched with a - [Heidi Hancher-Rauch discusses Children's Health Insurance Program on Fox59](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/01/22/heidi-hancher-rauch-discusses-childrens-health-insurance-program-on-fox59/) - Heidi Hancher-Rauch, associate professor of kinesiology, discussed the Children's Health Insurance Program with Fox59/CBS4. - [MSAT and Engineering Research Collaboration Awarded Additional Funding](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/01/28/msat-engineering-research-collaboration-awarded-additional-funding/) - Dr. Cameron Powden, assistant professor of athletic training, is the recipient of the Thomas Weidner Research Assistance Award from the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association for his proposal entitled, "Evaluation of the effect of Maitland grade III anterior-to-posterior joint mobilization dosage on dorsiflexion range-of-motion in those with decreased motion and a history of ankle sprain." - [Dr. Toni Morris named Distinguished Faculty of Service-Learning](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/31/dr-toni-morris-named-distinguished-faculty-of-service-learning/) - UIndy’s Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement is announcing our institution’s new Distinguished Faculty of Service-Learning, Dr. Toni Morris (School of Nursing). Dr. Morris brings with her extensive experience in service-based hands-on instruction in courses designed to help develop student skills in the areas that are typically associated with surgical nursing: pre-operative care, intra-operative care - [ICHE awards $2.7 million to ICI and CELL to expand STEM Teach initiative for high school educators](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/23/iche-awards-2-7-million-to-ici-and-cell-to-expand-stem-teach-initiative-for-high-school-educators/) - INDIANAPOLIS (August 18, 2023)—The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) has awarded $2.7 million to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) to further the success of the STEM Teach initiative. The initiative is tailored to assist high school educators needing graduate-level courses in STEM discipline areas - [UIndy Celebrates Faculty and Staff with 2023 Achievement Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/21/uindy-celebrates-faculty-and-staff-2023-achievement-awards/) - by Troi Watts Today the University of Indianapolis announced the recipients of this year’s Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff for being recognized for their achievements and successes from the 2022-23 academic year: The Outstanding Faculty Award The Outstanding Faculty Award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary - [Five Reasons to Read George Eliot’s Middlemarch with Communiversity 2023](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/08/18/five-reasons-to-read-george-eliots-middlemarch-with-communiversity-2023/) - by Troi Watts Communiversity – the University of Indianapolis’ free, online, book-club-style course – returns this fall to explore the 1872 novel by George Eliot (a.k.a. Mary Anne Evans), Middlemarch. Why should you register for Communiversity this year? Because you’re a fan of historical fiction. Historical fiction not only provides an escape into a world - [UIndy Dance Team Wins 2nd Consecutive National Championship](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/12/uindy-dance-team-wins-2nd-consecutive-national-championship/) - The UIndy Dance Team recently competed at Dance Team Union's College Classic National Championship where they were named National Champions for the second year in a row! In 2022, the team earned it's first program national title in the category of DII Team Performance. This year, the team earned their second national title in DII - [Two Events Celebrate a Year of Service-Learning and Community Engagement by UIndy Students, Faculty, and Staff](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/04/two-events-celebrate-a-year-of-service-learning-and-community-engagement-by-uindy-students-faculty-and-staff/) - 2023 UIndy Community Campus Forum & Service Expo The annual Community Campus Forum & Service Expo celebrates the many ways UIndy collaborates with the community through service and service-learning projects. The Expo This year's event was held April 26. More than 50 students participated in the Service-Learning Expo, showcasing projects from a variety of academic - [5 Greyhounds Honored on IBJ 40 Under 40](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/27/5-greyhounds-honored-on-ibj-40-under-40/) - At the University of Indianapolis, we set our alumnus up for success, as is evident in five Greyhounds who were included on the Indiana Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list. Brian Willsey, Derik Wittenberg, Kelleigh Irwin Fagan, Tiffany Hanson, and Christina Hage were honored on IBJ’s list. According to the eligibility rules, IBJ’s 40 Under - [UIndy Celebrates National Public Health Week](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/31/uindy-celebrates-national-public-health-week/) - Learn about National Public Health Week at the University of Indianapolis - [UIndy, Indiana Humanities to Host Eighth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/02/28/uindy-indiana-humanities-to-host-eighth-annual-richard-m-fairbanks-symposium/) - The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities will host the Eighth Annual Richard. M. Fairbanks Symposium on Tuesday, March 7. This year’s symposium, Environmental Justice in the Circle City: Past, Present, and Future, will focus on environmental justice and equity in the Indianapolis-area. Building off the last decade of Fairbanks experiences, the 2023 symposium uses - [University of Indianapolis Etchings Press announces 2020 Whirling Prize recipients](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/01/university-of-indianapolis-etchings-press-announces-2020-whirling-prize-recipients/) - Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis student-run publisher, has announced the recipients of the 2020 Whirling Prize. The Whirling Prize welcomes submissions of published books related to specific themes that change annually. The 2020 prize focused on the theme of horror. Laurel Radzieski was awarded the 2020 Whirling Prize in Poetry for her collection “Red Mother” (NYQ Books). Joseph - [Etchings Press announces 2020 Whirling Prize recipients](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/08/etchings-press-announces-2020-whirling-prize-recipients/) - University of Indianapolis students enrolled in the ENGL 479 course explored the genre of horror for the 2020 Whirling Prize. The students reviewed submissions and selected winners in the categories of prose and poetry in the annual competition organized by Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis student-run publisher. Liz Whiteacre, assistant professor of English, serves - [Meet Your 2023 New Hounds Day Orientation Leaders](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/31/meet-your-2023-new-hounds-day-orientation-leaders/) - As an incoming Greyhound, your Orientation Leaders will walk you through your next steps to becoming a student at the University of Indianapolis. They can answer your questions, and will also help you prepare for New Hounds Day! New Hounds Day is a fun and exciting day that connects you to other future Greyhounds, allows - [Life at UIndy: The NTU Student Experience](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/24/life-at-uindy-the-ntu-student-experience/) - Each year, the University of Indianapolis-Ningbo Tech University Joint Program invites NTU students to the UIndy campus to study in the UIndy School of Business and experience life as an American college student. During the 2022-2023 academic year, UIndy hosted four students as part of the UIndy-NTU Joint Program. These students spent nine months on-campus - [Conversation Circles become cultural exchange opportunity](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/02/10/conversation-circles-become-cultural-exchange-opportunity/) - It’s Monday evening at the Writing Lab at Krannert Memorial Library, and somehow the conversation has wandered into the topic of raw baby octopus and pickled crickets. Whether the talk is about food, travel or culture, it’s all part of the Conversation Circles program designed to bring international and American students together to chat in - [Sociology video project highlights alumni network, career opportunities](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/05/11/sociology-video-project-highlights-alumni-network-career-opportunities/) - A sociology capstone project is reinforcing alumni connections and helping students envision future careers as they put valuable professional skills into action. Under the guidance of Jim Pennell, professor of sociology, the SOC 440 class produced a video to provide information about career options for prospective students, current sociology majors and students with an undeclared - [University of Indianapolis First Indy-Area School to be Featured in Amazon Prime Series "The College Tour"](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/07/17/university-of-indianapolis-first-indy-area-school-to-be-featured-in-amazon-prime-series-the-college-tour/) - INDIANAPOLIS— When Season 10 of Amazon’s The College Tour premieres the University of Indianapolis will become the first Indianapolis-area school to be featured. The College Tour is a web-streaming television series which allows colleges and universities to market their unique offerings to prospective students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to visit campus. The - [Young Musicians Showcase Talents at UIndy Summer Camps](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/30/young-musicians-showcase-talents-at-uindy-summer-camps/) - The University of Indianapolis invited young musicians of all talents and ages to participate in multiple exciting camps this summer. Led by UIndy faculty and students, these camps offered young musicians the opportunity to expand their musical horizons, meet new friends, and just have fun! The Music for All Abilities day camp brought together seventeen - [Cyndi Carrasco Hired as General Counsel](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/30/cyndi-carrasco-hired-as-general-counsel/) - INDIANAPOLIS– The University of Indianapolis announced today that Cynthia Carrasco will serve as Vice President and General Counsel. Carrasco will officially begin her duties July 10th. As Vice President and General Counsel, Carrasco will represent the University in all legal matters and will serve as legal advisor to the President, Board of Trustees, and senior - [Visiting Scholar Continues Research Far from Home](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/29/visiting-scholar-continues-research-far-from-home/) - The University of Indianapolis welcomes students from all over the world, and our Visiting Scholars program helps make that possible. Sarah Paz Martin, Visiting Scholar from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, is currently completing her research in gender stereotypes at UIndy. During her personal research on gender studies, Sarah came across an essay written by - [UIndy Professors Write Simulation on School Safety for SchoolSims](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/16/uindy-professors-write-simulation-on-school-safety-for-schoolsims/) - Two UIndy professors, John Somers and Lynn Wheeler, have partnered with SchoolSims, a company that shares simulations and webinars for teachers and students over a variety of different topics. Professor Wheeler and Dr. Somers received a Lilly Endowment grant to address the needs of school counselors, which led them to help write school- and district-based - [Philosophy, Religion Students Collaborate in "Interfaith America Magazine" Publishing](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/06/14/philosophy-religion-students-collaborate-in-interfaith-america-magazine-publishing/) - Students at the University of Indianapolis, Cassara Randall and Ethan Lohman, recently had their work published in the Interfaith America Magazine. Dr. James Willis, Assistant Professor of Practice for Religion at the University of Indianapolis, mentored these students and assisted them with the publication. Dr. Willis said, “In the summer of 2022, I attended a - [Dr. Katie Boucher, Interim Program Director and Associate Professor for UIndy's College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Published in Science](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/24/uindy-faculty-member-published-in-science/) - Interim Program Director and Associate Professor for UIndy’s College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Katie Boucher, was recently published in the online journal Science. Dr. Boucher’s article “Where and with whom does a brief social-belonging intervention promote progress in college?” studies how a sense of belonging can help a student succeed in college. Science is - [UIndy Logistics Students Gain Hands-On Manufacturing Experience](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/15/uindy-logistics-students-gain-hands-on-manufacturing-experience/) - Indianapolis offers amazing opportunities for young adults just starting out, and as Indy’s namesake University, the University of Indianapolis is in the heart of these opportunities. Two UIndy classes, SCM 485 and 488, Logistics and Materials Management, are able to get hands-on learning experience and make connections in the Indianapolis area. Not only do these - [UIndy Police Department, IT Announce Upgrades to Campus Security Cameras](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/12/uindy-police-department-it-announce-upgrades-to-campus-security-cameras/) - As part of the University’s continued efforts to improve and modernize our campus safety initiatives, we proudly announce upgrades to our exterior campus security camera system. Beginning Monday, May 15, the UIndy Police Department, in collaboration with UIndy IT, will be replacing the existing parking lot camera system with upgraded Flock Safety security cameras. A - [2023 Alumni Honors & Recognition Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/11/2023-alumni-honors-recognition-celebration/) - The University of Indianapolis’s Alumni Association held their annual Alumni Honors & Recognition Celebration on May 4, 2023. Three Greyhound alumni were given awards: Kayla Sullivan ‘15 received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Richard Stierwalt ‘80 received the Distinguished Alumni Award, and Stanley Warren ‘59 received the Education for Service Award. The Distinguished Young Alumni - [UIndy Professors Highlighted on Money Geek](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/10/uindy-professors-highlighted-on-money-geek/) - Two faculty members from the University of Indianapolis were recently asked to offer their expertise to Money Geek, a website dedicated to helping adults make sound financial decisions. Dr. Craig Seidelson and Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh from UIndy’s School of Business were featured on the website. Dr. van Empeh was featured in “Tips from the - [Speech and Debate Team Goes Global and Earns High Marks at International Tournament in Tokyo, Japan](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/05/01/the-university-of-indianapolis-speech-and-debate-team-goes-global-and-earns-high-marks-at-international-tournament-in-tokyo-japan/) - The University of Indianapolis Speech and Debate team earned high marks at the International Forensics Association (IFA) Tournament in March 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Three of the team’s senior varsity members competed, earning widespread accolades throughout the tournament, culminating in semi-finalist and finalist ranks. “Although a member of our team won an international championship in - [Inaugural DesignSpine Expo Brings Out the Best in UIndy Students](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/21/inaugural-designspine-expo-brings-out-the-best-in-uindy-students/) - The inaugural DesignSpine Expo, formerly known as the Business Pitch Competition, was held on Tuesday, April 18 at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering. Students from the engineering and business disciplines were able to showcase their inventions and research to guests. Broken into three different sessions, the DesignSpine Expo gave students the opportunity to work - [UIndy to Host Great UIndy Cleanup Event April 29th](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/24/uindy-to-host-great-uindy-cleanup-event-april-29th/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement is hosting this year’s Great UIndy Cleanup in partnership with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, The City of Indianapolis, Ryze Claim Solutions, and Howard Companies. The University’s Ron and Laura Strain Honors College and Office of Inclusive Excellence are also participating. The event will be held on - [Greyhounds Support the UIndy Legacy on UIndy Day 2023](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/19/greyhounds-support-the-uindy-legacy-on-uindy-day-2023/) - Greyhounds from all across the country came together on April 18, 2023 to celebrate the Eighth Annual UIndy Day! Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Indianapolis supported current and future Greyhounds with a record-breaking 956 donors gifting a total of $160,330 to 73 UIndy programs. “I'm so proud of our - [Reflector Named ICPA Newspaper of the Year](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/18/reflector-named-icpa-newspaper-of-the-year/) - The Reflector recently attended Indiana Collegiate Press Association Awards where it was named Division II Newspaper of the Year. The paper also received 27 total state-level awards, on Saturday, April 1, at the convention in Indianapolis on the IUPUI campus. This was the second consecutive year that The Reflector has won ICPA's highest award for Division II newspapers. "The - [Donor Scholar Luncheon Celebrates Impact of UIndy Supporters](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/17/donor-scholar-luncheon-celebrates-impact-of-uindy-supporters/) - Last weekend, UIndy hosted the 2023 Donor Scholar Luncheon, an annual event that celebrates the impact of donors who generously provide scholarships and awards to UIndy students. The lunch gives donors an opportunity to meet the students they are empowering to attend UIndy, and the students the chance to thank their donors face to face. - [Kassandra Darnell Selected for Eugene S. Pulliam Internship](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/04/kassandra-darnell-selected-for-eugene-s-pulliam-internship/) - Kassandra Darnell has won a prestigious Eugene S. Pulliam Internship through the Hoosier State Press Association Foundation. University students statewide compete for the journalism internships, which are paid positions, 40 hours per week for ten weeks. Darnell, who is the news editor for The Reflector (both print and online), will serve her internship this summer at The Herald Bulletin in - [UIndy Students Organize 11th Annual Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/14/uindy-students-organize-11th-annual-special-olympics-youth-basketball-tournament/) - This March, young Special Olympians from across Indiana came together for the eleventh annual Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament at the University of Indianapolis. Since 2010, the Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament has served as the only basketball tournament in the world designed specifically for Special Olympians ages eight to 21. Teams from across the - [Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament Celebrates 10th Anniversary at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/06/special-olympics-youth-basketball-tournament-celebrates-10th-anniversary-at-uindy/) - On Saturday, March 10, 2022, young Special Olympians from across Indiana came together for the tenth annual Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament at the University of Indianapolis. Since 2010, the Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament has served as the only basketball tournament in the world designed specifically for Special Olympians ages eight to 21. Teams - [Indiana Supreme Court Comes to the University of Indianapolis for Traveling Oral Argument](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/12/indiana-supreme-court-comes-to-the-university-of-indianapolis-for-traveling-oral-argument/) - The five Indiana Supreme Court Justices—Justice Geoffrey Slaughter, Justice Mark Massa, Justice Derek Molter, Justice Christopher Goff, and Chief Justice Loretta Rush—came to the University of Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 11th for their Traveling Oral Argument. They were joined by Cathedral High School, Central Grove High School, Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, - [Students Win IAS Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/06/students-win-ias-award/) - University of Indianapolis students Isabel Melhado '24 (MS Human Biology) and Alex Wong '23 (MS Human Biology) recently presented at the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) Meeting where they won the Emerging Scientists Research Poster Competition. This competition enables emerging scientists to experience the research world, share their research results with other emerging scientists, scientist - [University of Indianapolis Professor Creates Screen of Cancer Survivorship-Occupational Therapy Services](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/04/04/university-of-indianapolis-professor-creates-screen-of-cancer-survivorship-occupational-therapy-services/) - INDIANAPOLIS—A new screening tool for cancer survivors that allows nurses, oncologists, social workers, and physicians to determine whether a cancer survivor needs occupational therapy services in order to return to full function after receiving cancer treatment has been created by Dr. Katie Polo, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Indianapolis’s College of - [International Transgender Day of Visibility 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/31/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/) - Today, March 31, 2022, marks the 13th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). The event celebrates the resilience and success of transgender and gender-nonconforming people and raises awareness of transgender rights. We are excited to support and provide visibility to the transgender community as well as call attention to the groups and sources below: - [UIndy Theatre Production selected for special recognition](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/01/05/uindy-theatre-production-selected-for-special-recognition/) - The UIndy Department of Theatre participates at the Region III Kennedy Center American CollegeFestival (KCACTF) and competition annually. UIndy’s Spring 2021 production of Drowning Ophelia byRachel Luann Strayer has been selected as a distinguished production to be performed and presented at the upcoming KCACTF Region III Festival and competition this January 2022. UIndy’s production of - [Michelle Itczak Featured in IndyMaven](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/02/23/michelle-itczak-featured-in-indymaven/) - Michelle Itczak, Assistant Professor and Practicum and Internship Coordinator for the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program, was featured in IndyMaven's recent article on art therapy and its impact in the Indianapolis area. Itczak says: "Art therapy gives my clients a new and different way to express themselves. It can help them find a “voice” - [CAC announces Fellows Program](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/02/25/cac-announces-fellows-program/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC) just announced an ongoing, collaborative two-year fellowship program for full-time UIndy faculty. The CAC Fellows program is designed to leverage the expertise of faculty from across the university to develop innovative approaches to meeting the needs of older adults and those who serve them. CAC’s - [(UPDATED: Feb 4) Campus Closure: February 2-3, 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/02/02/campus-closure-february-2-3-2022/) - UPDATE, 2/3/2022: Dear UIndy Community, In order to prioritize the safety of our students, faculty and staff, due to continued impassable road conditions throughout the Indianapolis area, we have decided to extend our campus closure through Friday, February 4th, 2022. The latest forecast calls for this storm to continue into the evening, and UIndy PD - [Sarah Pfohl Photography Featured in Midwest Photographers Project at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP)](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/02/sarah-pfohl-photography-featured-in-midwest-photographers-project-at-the-museum-of-contemporary-photography-mocp/) - Images from Flora Imperfecta, an ongoing photography project by UIndy Department of Art & Design Assistant Professor of Photography Sarah Pfohl, are now part of the Midwest Photographers Project at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) in Chicago. The MoCP is the world's premier college art museum dedicated to photography. Its Midwest Photographers Project is - [Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson Selected for Indianapolis Business Journal's 2022 Forty Under 40 List](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/28/dr-laura-merrifield-wilson-selected-for-indianapolis-business-journals-2022-forty-under-40-list/) - Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, was selected by the Indianapolis Business Journal for their 2022 Forty Under 40 list. This list highlights rising stars in Indianapolis’s metro area. In addition to teaching at UIndy, Dr. Wilson serves as a pre-law adviser and co-directs the Gender Center. She is also active in - [UIndy Dance Team Wins First National Championship in Program History](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/19/uindy-dance-team-wins-first-national-championship-in-program-history/) - After two long years of being unable to compete in-person due to the pandemic, the UIndy Dance Team returned to take on other Division II teams from across the country at the Dance Team Union College Classic Invitational. The team performed two routines: one team performance and one jazz performance. The team's jazz routine placed - [Reflector Staff Win Regional Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/20/reflector-staff-win-regional-awards/) - Students of The Reflector won five regional-level journalism awards in the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence competition. Region 5 includes colleges and universities in the states of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Entries were judged by media professionals, and the awards were announced on April 9. The winners in each category will go - [UIndy Occupational Therapy Faculty, Alumni Host Webinar to Support Health Care Providers in Ukraine](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/08/uindy-occupational-therapy-faculty-alumni-host-webinar-to-support-health-care-providers-in-ukraine/) - In mid-March, Drs. Lucinda Dale and Erin Peterson, professors within the University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy received an urgent email from Olya Mangusheva ‘11 (Occupational Therapy), a UIndy alumna living in Ukraine at the time of the Russian invasion. Olya was experiencing the destruction and devastation of the invasion first-hand and saw a - [University of Indianapolis Announces Advocate, Engineer Caitlin Kalinowski as 2022 Honorary Degree Recipient, Keynote Speaker](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/13/university-of-indianapolis-announces-advocate-engineer-caitlin-kalinowski-as-2022-honorary-degree-recipient-keynote-speaker-2/) - The University of Indianapolis will present an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Caitlin Kalinowski during the May 2022 Commencement ceremony. Kalinowski will also serve as the keynote speaker for the day’s ceremony. Caitlin Kalinowski leads the AR Hardware team for Reality Labs at Meta. Previously, she led VR Hardware, the division responsible for the - [University of Indianapolis Announces Advocate, Engineer Caitlin Kalinowski as 2022 Honorary Degree Recipient, Keynote Speaker](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/13/university-of-indianapolis-announces-advocate-engineer-caitlin-kalinowski-as-2022-honorary-degree-recipient-keynote-speaker/) - The University of Indianapolis will present an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Caitlin Kalinowski during the May 2022 Commencement ceremony. Kalinowski will also serve as the keynote speaker for the day’s ceremony. Caitlin Kalinowski leads the AR Hardware team for Reality Labs at Meta. Previously, she led VR Hardware, the division responsible for the - [UIndy Engineering Students Compete Shark Tank-style in 4th Annual Business Pitch Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/22/uindy-engineering-students-compete-shark-tank-style-in-4th-annual-business-pitch-competition/) - On Tuesday, April 19, the R.B. Annis School of Engineering held its fourth annual Business Pitch Competition. Four teams, composed of UIndy engineering students, designed, produced, and presented products to a collection of judges in an attempt to earn investments, similar to the popular competition show, Shark Tank. The competition was powered by support from - [Greyhounds Unleash Their Spirit for UIndy Day 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/26/greyhounds-unleash-their-spirit-for-uindy-day-2022/) - Greyhounds from all across the country came together on April 21, 2022 to celebrate the 7th Annual UIndy Day! Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Indianapolis shared hundreds of photos and memories to show their Pack Pride and supported current and future Greyhounds with a record-breaking $209,065 gifted to 75 - [Hounds down conference rivals in first round](https://news.uindy.edu/2014/03/15/hounds-down-conference-rivals-in-first-round/) - UPDATE: The men's basketball season ended Sunday night with an 82-76 loss to Michigan Tech in the second round of the NCAA D-II Midwest Regional. More details here. UIndy sent Bellarmine packing Saturday with an 80-75 win in the first round of the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Midwest Regional. The showdown against the archrivals from Louisville - [Tamara L. Wolske Featured on WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/06/tamara-l-wolske-featured-on-wallethub/) - Tamara L. Wolske, academic program director and assistant professor of aging studies for the Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies, was recently featured in WalletHub's 2022's Best & Worst Places to Retire. Wolske provided her expertise to answer common retirement questions, such as, what financial factors should retirees take into consideration when deciding where - [University of Indianapolis Announces Dr. Tanuja Singh as University’s Tenth President](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/21/university-of-indianapolis-announces-dr-tanuja-singh-as-universitys-tenth-president/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis announced today the Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the selection of Tanuja Singh, DBA, MBA, M.Sc., as the University’s 10th president after a comprehensive global search process. Dr. Singh will assume the role on July 1, 2023. “A hallmark of Dr. Singh’s career is aligning talent and priority. She has - [Indiana Activists Explore the Past, Present, and Future of Environmental Justice in Indianapolis](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/10/indiana-activists-explore-the-past-present-and-future-of-environmental-justice-in-indianapolis/) - UIndy, Indiana Humanities host Eighth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities this week hosted the Eighth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium, titled, “Environmental Justice in the Circle City: Past, Present, and Future.” The symposium brought environmental equity and justice advocates from across the state of Indiana together - [5 Things We Learned at the Eighth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/10/5-things-we-learned-at-the-eighth-annual-richard-m-fairbanks-symposium/) - The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities recently hosted the Eighth Annual Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium. This year’s symposium, “Environmental Justice in the Circle City: Past, Present, and Future,” focused on environmental equity within Indianapolis. The symposium consisted of two panels and an INconversation with Brian Payne, president and CEO of Central Indiana Community Foundation, - [UIndy Announces 2022 Teacher of the Year Nominees and Winner](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/27/uindy-announces-2022-teacher-of-the-year-nominees-and-winner/) - The University of Indianapolis is pleased to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year recipient as Lucinda Dale, EdD, Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences. During her courses, Dr. Dale is a bright light in her teaching. She illuminates complicated and sometimes unsettling concepts and instances in an informative and - [UIndy Alumni Association Recognizes Alumni at Annual Honors and Recognition Dinner](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/17/uindy-alumni-association-honors-alumni-at-annual-honors-and-recognition-dinner/) - The University of Indianapolis Alumni Association hosted their annual Alumni Honors and Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 12. During the dinner, the University and Alumni Board of Directors honored UIndy graduates who have had exceptional success and service to their society. “Alumni are living the University’s motto, “Education for service,” across the globe,” said Andy - [Mission Matter #75: Making Space for Black History: Titus Kaphar's Witness](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/11/mission-matter-75-making-space-for-black-history-titus-kaphars-witness/) - by Michael G. Cartwright Vice President for University Mission This is the first in a series of essays about what it means to make space for Black history at the University of Indianapolis and its predecessor institutions. In each case, one or more witnesses will be the focus of discussion. In each case, I will - [Executive Director of the Center for Aging and Community Dr. Ellen W. Miller to Retire at end of June 2022](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/11/executive-director-of-the-center-for-aging-and-community-dr-ellen-w-miller-to-retire-at-end-of-june-2022/) - After nearly 33 years at the University of Indianapolis, Dr. Ellen W. Miller, executive director of the Center for Aging & Community and faculty in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, will retire at the end of June 2022. Ellen has been at the University of Indianapolis since 1990 and has worked with the Center - [UIndy Senior Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kosovo](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/03/uindy-senior-awarded-fulbright-english-teaching-assistantship-to-kosovo/) - University of Indianapolis senior Alexandra Feldhusen ‘22 (International Relations, Political Science) has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kosovo for the 2022-23 academic year. The U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Program places Fulbright scholars in classrooms abroad to assist local English teachers while also serving as cultural ambassadors. The Fulbright Program has been - [Department of Theatre's Drowning Ophelia Wins Seven National Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/09/department-of-theatres-drowning-ophelia-wins-seven-national-awards/) - The University of Indianapolis Department of Theatre’s production of Drowning Ophelia has won seven national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Drowning Ophelia was also selected as one of the Region III featured productions. Drowning Ophelia, which ran in April 2021, was a dark comedy performed in one act about the long-term - [An Important Update from the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/05/10/an-important-update-from-the-university-of-indianapolis-board-of-trustees/) - Dear Members of the University of Indianapolis Community: After ten years as President of the University of Indianapolis, Robert L. Manuel, Ph.D., today will be named the next president of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Manuel and the Board are working on a leadership transition that will occur before the start of the next - [Dr. Sarah Reynolds Published in Women at Indiana University: 150 Years of Experiences and Contributions](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/07/15/dr-sarah-reynolds-published-in-women-at-indiana-university-150-years-of-experiences-and-contributions/) - Assistant Professor of Physics and Earth-Space Sciences Dr. Sarah Reynolds wrote and published a chapter of Women in History at Indiana University: 150 Years of Experiences and Contributions, the first in-depth look at how women shaped the history and legacy of Indiana University. Dr. Reynolds’ chapter, “Early Scientific Women of Indiana University and Their Impact,” - [Ellen Burton, MPH, Named Interim Executive Director of Center on Aging & Community (CAC)](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/16/ellen-burton-mph-named-interim-executive-director-of-center-on-aging-community-cac/) - Following the retirement of Executive Director Ellen Miller at the end of June, the University has named Ellen Burton, MPH, as the Interim Executive Director of the Center on Aging and Community (CAC). Prior to this appointment, Burton served as the Senior Project Director for CAC. Burton has provided oversight and leadership in projects to - [Dr. Leah Milne Receives Open Educator Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/05/dr-leah-milne-receives-open-educator-award/) - Dr. Leah Milne, associate professor of multicultural American literature and director of graduate programs for the Department of English, was one of ten faculty members from Indiana recognized as a recipient of the PALSave Open Educator Award for the 2021-22 academic year by the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI). The award recognizes innovation - [Honors College Student Wins State Scholarship Award at Speech and Debate Tournament](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/08/honors-college-student-wins-state-scholarship-award-at-speech-and-debate-tournament/) - Megan Copeland ‘23 (Communication, Political Science) recently won the Top Scholarship in Communication award at the 41st Annual Indiana Forensics (IFA) Individual Events Championship held on February 18, 2023 at the University of Indianapolis. Copeland is a varsity member of the UIndy Speech and Debate Team as well as a student in the Ron and - [Craig Seidelson Book Voted BookAuthority Best Operations Management Books of All Time](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/03/02/craig-seidelson-book-voted-bookauthority-best-operations-management-books-of-all-time/) - Assistant Professor of Business Craig Seidelson’s operations management book, Operations Management in China, has recently been ranked as one of the Best Operations Management Books of All Time by BookAuthority. Dr. Seidelson based the book on his research as well as sixteen years spent building and managing factories in China. The book is used by - [Dr. Krista Latham Trains the Next Generation of Forensic Scientists](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/02/22/dr-krista-latham-trains-the-next-generation-of-forensic-scientists/) - When Dr. Krista Latham started at the University of Indianapolis in 2007 and later took over the Human Identification Center on campus, she realized that there were a large number of cold cases in the evidence room. “Cold cases often get forgotten,” she said. “They’re ignored by the system. So, by starting the Identify Indiana - [A Guide to Understanding Financial Aid at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/02/14/a-guide-to-understanding-financial-aid-at-uindy/) - For most incoming students, the financial aid process can be confusing and stressful. With the help of Katie Ashcraft, Associate Vice President of Admissions, and Nathan Lohr, Director of Financial Aid, we’ve put together a helpful guide of frequently asked questions to help you with the financial aid process. How do I apply for financial - [Milne Co-Authors Manuscript on 10 New Spider Species](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/02/14/discovery-of-ten-new-spider-species-by-marc-milne-and-marshal-hedin/) - Dr. Marc Milne, associate professor of Biology, recently co-authored with Dr. Marshal Hedin, professor at San Diego University, the article, “New species in old mountains: integrative taxonomy reveals ten new species and extensive short-range endemism in Nesticus spiders (Araneae, Nesticidae) from the southern Appalachian Mountains.” In the article, Drs. Milne and Hedin describe ten new - [Kate DeCleene Huber Announced as Member of ICI Leadership Academy](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/02/03/kate-decleene-huber-announced-as-member-of-ici-leadership-academy/) - Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) recently announced Dr. Kate DeCleene Huber, Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Indianapolis, as a member of the third cohort of its Leadership Academy. The ICI Leadership Academy is a year-long program that specializes in the talent development needs of faculty and staff members - [UIndy Student-Run Magazine Etchings Celebrates 35th Anniversary](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/27/uindy-student-run-magazine-etchings-celebrates-35th-anniversary/) - The University of Indianapolis student-run literary and fine arts magazine, Etchings, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Established in 1989, Etchings is a revamped version of the original UIndy student-run literary magazine, Tusitala. The name “Etchings” was chosen based on the results of a student survey. Etchings publishes two issues per academic year, one - [Miller, Gruber featured in WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/31/miller-gruber-featured-in-wallethub/) - Dr. Amanda Miller, Chair and Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the Faculty Academy for Excellence and Innovation at the University of Indianapolis, and Dr. Dex Gruber, Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Indianapolis School of Business, were featured in WalletHub’s recent article, “2023’s Best Places to get Married.” Dr. Miller and Dr. - [Allee, Garzone lead lineup for UIndy Jazz Week](https://news.uindy.edu/2014/03/21/allee-garzone-lead-lineup-for-uindy-jazz-week/) - Pianist-composer Steve Allee and his big band will close UIndy's seventh annual Jazz Week with an appearance on Saturday, April 12. The Steve Allee Big Band and saxophonists George Garzone and Jamey Aebersold highlight a full schedule of concerts April 7-12 during UIndy's seventh annual Jazz Week. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ruth Lilly - [Etchings Awarded First Place in American Scholastic Press Association Annual Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/19/etchings-awarded-first-place-in-american-scholastic-press-association-annual-competition/) - Etchings, the student-run literary magazine at the University of Indianapolis, was recently awarded First Place with Special Merit by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) in its annual magazine competition for issues 34.1 and 34.2. Etchings was also recognized as the Most Outstanding College Literary-Art Magazine in 2022 for schools with 2,500+ enrollment. In the - [2022-23 Kellogg Writers Series at UIndy Announced](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/16/2022-23-kellogg-writers-series-at-uindy-announced/) - The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced the 2022-23 season, which includes both beginning and well-established writers from a variety of diverse backgrounds. “The 2022-2023 Kellogg Writers Series Season might very well be the best yet!” said Barney Haney, series chair and associate professor of English. “This fall, creative nonfiction essayist, Elissa - [Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh Offers Expertise on Personal Loans](https://news.uindy.edu/2023/01/12/dr-vincent-o-van-empeh-offers-expertise-on-personal-loans/) - Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh was recently featured in WalletHub’s article, “Best Personal Loans for a 600 Credit Score.” In the article, Dr. van Empeh offers his expertise to answer two common questions about finding and applying for personal loans: When do you think it makes sense for someone with a - [UIndy-NTU Mentorship Program Connects Greyhounds Around the World](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/22/uindy-ntu-mentorship-program-connects-greyhounds-around-the-world/) - The University of Indianapolis–Ningbo Tech University (NTU) Mentorship Program is an entirely online program which matches UIndy Joint Program students studying at NingboTech University in the People’s Republic of China with UIndy students studying at the main campus in the United States. Dr. Kristine Newton, Instructor of English at UIndy, created the program in 2022 - [Tips & Advice from UIndy Admissions Counselors](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/24/tips-advice-from-uindy-admissions-counselors/) - Applications have been pouring into the University of Indianapolis’ admissions office since the beginning of the academic year. So what can students do to help their chances when it comes to getting admitted? Here to offer some tips to hopeful Greyhounds are Megan Godsey, Associate Director of Admissions, and Emily Hancock, Senior Assistant Director of - [CareSource Foundation Funds Expansion of MICI-AHEC Certification Programs ](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/15/caresource-foundation-funds-expansion-of-mici-ahec-certification-programs/) - $82,000 grant supports development of medical workforce in underserved communities INDIANAPOLIS– The Metropolitan Indianapolis-Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (MICI-AHEC), an organization dedicated to helping recruit, train and place health care professionals in rural and medically underserved communities, has received $82,000 of funding from the CareSource Foundation. The area health education center, which is hosted - [Hound Heroes: Carolyn Scott '14 (nursing)](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/16/hound-heroes-carolyn-scott-14-nursing/) - Carolyn Scott '14 (nursing) was working at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis when officials in New York, one of the hardest-hit locations in the U.S., issued an emergency order and a plea for additional medical staff. Scott, who is also licensed to practice in New York, answered the call, working directly with COVID-19 patients at a hospital - [Homecoming 2020 goes virtual with Hounds at Home](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/05/homecoming-2020-goes-virtual-with-hounds-at-home-2/) - Homecoming is officially going virtual this year from October 7-10 and we can't wait to see your Crimson and Grey spirit at home! Please join us for a series of virtual events listed below. Visit our website for the full Homecoming 2020 schedule. Below are several highlights: The competition between the Truman State University Bulldogs and UIndy - [Homecoming 2020 goes virtual with Hounds at Home](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/05/homecoming-2020-goes-virtual-with-hounds-at-home/) - Homecoming is officially going virtual this year from October 7-10 and we can't wait to see your Crimson and Grey spirit at home! Please join us for a series of virtual events listed below. Visit our website for the full Homecoming 2020 schedule. Below are several highlights: The competition between the Truman State University Bulldogs and UIndy - [Kellogg Writers Series goes virtual for 20-21 season](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/31/kellogg-writers-series-goes-virtual-for-20-21-season/) - The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced the 2020-21 season featuring a robust line-up of virtual events with regional and national writers of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. The Series kicks off with a fiction reading by Patricia Henley, National Book Award Finalist and New Yorker Fiction Prize Finalist, on Sept. 23, - [UIndy sets new university record for Giving Tuesday](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/12/uindy-celebrates-giving-tuesday-dec-1-shining-through-because-of-you/) - Thanks to the generous support of our UIndy community, this year's #GivingTuesday was a record-breaking success. A record-breaking $80,572 was raised for UIndy students from 580 alumni, parents, students, friends, faculty and staff. Greyhounds across the country participated from 27 states. 13 matches and challenges were created by alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, inspiring their own social networks to give. - [UIndy sets new university record on Giving Tuesday](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/11/12/uindy-celebrates-giving-tuesday-dec-1-shining-through-because-of-you-2/) - Thanks to the generous support of our UIndy community, this year's #GivingTuesday was a record-breaking success. A record-breaking $80,572 was raised for UIndy students from 580 alumni, parents, students, friends, faculty and staff. Greyhounds across the country participated from 27 states. 13 matches and challenges were created by alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, inspiring their own social networks to give. - [University of Indianapolis Receives $1 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Aspiring, Active Preachers](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/12/14/university-of-indianapolis-receives-1-million-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc-to-support-aspiring-active-preachers/) - INDIANAPOLIS— The University of Indianapolis was recently awarded a grant for $1 million by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The grant will support the efforts of the Lantz Center Christian Vocation and Formation to strengthen preaching practices within congregations. UIndy will utilize grant funding to develop four new initiatives within - [Kellogg Writers Series: Fiction Reading with Lysley Tenorio](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/27/kellogg-writers-series-fiction-reading-with-lysley-tenorio/) - Kellogg Writers Series: Fiction Reading with Lysley TenorioWednesday, November 10th, 7:30 P.M.UIndy Hall A, Schwitzer Student Center and Webinar via Zoom As part of the Kellogg Writers Series at UIndy, Lysley Tenorio will present a reading from his book, The Son of Good Fortune. “With its cast of unforgettable characters and delightful prose, Tenorio has delivered a near-perfect novel." – - [Pack the House amped up the celebration in 2020](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/15/pack-the-house-is-amping-up-the-celebration-in-2020/) - Greyhounds filled Nicoson Hall in support of the UIndy Women's and Men's basketball teams as they competed against the Truman State University Bulldogs for a conference matchup on Saturday, February 15. Women’s tip-off was at 1 p.m. and the men’s team tip-off was at 3 p.m. for a back-to-back showdown. In addition to cheering on the basketball teams, UIndy celebrated all fall athletes - [Carnegie Foundation selects University of Indianapolis for 2020 Community Engagement Classification](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/31/carnegie-foundation-selects-university-of-indianapolis-for-2020-community-engagement-classification/) - The Carnegie Foundation has announced that the University of Indianapolis is one of the 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. This important classification is awarded following a process of self-study by each institution, which is then assessed by a - [2020 Conversation Circles Program hours](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/16/2020-conversation-circles-program-hours/) - The Writing Lab continues to break barriers with their Conversation Circles program, which offers international students opportunities to practice spoken English, learn more about UIndy, meet other English speakers, and feel more confident and fluent about using English for social and academic situations while in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. English-speaking volunteer tutors lead small - [MLK service of remembrance and reflection](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/23/4359/) - Greetings Colleagues! You are cordially invited to join Monday Chapel in A Service of Remembrance and Reflection on Monday, January 27th at 4:30pm in McCleary Chapel. The experience will feature beautiful music that honors the legacy of Dr. King, words of reflection from our very own UIndy students, and a dynamic speaker, our very own, Sarah Porter-Lidell, Assistant Director of University Lofts. Please - [UIndy blood drive](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/23/uindy-blood-drive/) - The University of Indianapolis is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday February 13th. Versiti Blood Center of Indiana will be on-site in Schwitzer UIndy Hall A from 12pm - 6pm. The entire process will take about an hour and will give you the opportunity to be part of the life-saving network in our community. http://bit.ly/UIndy-BloodDrive Follow the link below to - [2020 Black History Month events continue](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/31/2020-black-history-month-events-continue-2/) - The University of Indianapolis celebrates Black History Month 2020 this February, including spirit week, a poetry slam, and a formal dinner. Organized by the Black Student Association, events throughout the month are designed to increase awareness of the achievements of African-Americans and their pivotal role in United States history. Schedule of events: 1. Spirit Week - [2020 Black History Month events continue](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/31/2020-black-history-month-events-continue/) - The University of Indianapolis celebrates Black History Month 2020 this February, including spirit week, a poetry slam, and a formal dinner. Organized by the Black Student Association, events throughout the month are designed to increase awareness of the achievements of African-Americans and their pivotal role in United States history. Schedule of events: 1. Spirit Week - [Greyhounds giving back: Tiffany Hanson '06 selected as judge for ELEVATE Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/02/17/greyhounds-giving-back-tiffany-hanson-06-selected-as-judge-for-elevate-awards/) - Tiffany Hanson ’06 (communications, emphasis in public relations) was recently selected to be a judge for United Way of Central Indiana’s 2020 ELEVATE Awards. Hanson was selected to identify finalists for this year’s awards from nearly 100 applicants. Hanson currently serves as Outreach and Engagement Manager for LUNA Language Services and as the Director of - [University of Indianapolis selects Scott Young as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/04/08/university-of-indianapolis-selects-scott-young-as-vice-president-for-intercollegiate-athletics/) - The University of Indianapolis has named Scott Young to serve as the next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. Young will assume the role on September 1, 2020, following the retirement of Sue Willey, who served in the position for 17 of her 45 years of service to the University. Young’s selection for the cabinet position - [UIndy alumni making waves with Silver Screen film podcast](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/16/uindy-alumni-making-waves-in-movie-media/) - Katie Gainey ’11 (English, theatre minor) and Jared Boomer ’15 (communication, electronic media concentration) are two University of Indianapolis alumni and friends of nearly seven years who have recently started collaborating on a podcast all about movies and the media. Realizing how much fun they had bantering about movies, they launched the Silver Screen Podcast - [University of Indianapolis named College of Distinction for 4th consecutive year](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/06/12/university-of-indianapolis-named-college-of-distinction-for-4th-consecutive-year/) - Indianapolis—The University of Indianapolis has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, experiential education by Colleges of Distinction, which is celebrating its 20-year anniversary as a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. Colleges of Distinction boasts its longstanding support for student-centered schools that traditional rankings often overlook. As an institution whose primary goals are based - [UIndy and Vincennes University announce transfer agreement for accelerated public health education and promotion program](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/06/uindy-and-vincennes-university-announce-transfer-agreement-for-accelerated-public-health-education-and-promotion-program/) - The University of Indianapolis and Vincennes University announced today a transfer agreement establishing a seamless transition for qualifying students between Vincennes University’s Associate of Science in Education with Health Promotion and Health Education Concentration to the University of Indianapolis Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion - Accelerated Bachelor’s Program. The partnership will - [Aug. 17: Faculty Webinar: Re-Engaging UIndy with the Community - What Faculty Need to Know](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/07/31/aug-17-faculty-webinar-re-engaging-uindy-with-the-community-what-faculty-need-to-know/) - WEBINAR: Monday, August 17 (10:00-11:30 a.m.) Moderated by Marianna Foulkrod, Director of the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement This event is a collaboration between the Faculty Academy for Excellence and Innovation and the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement. Featuring: Dr. Julie Gahimer Professor Krannert School of Physical Therapy Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch CHES, Associate Professor - [Craig Seidelson contributes to WalletHub, MoneyGeek features; publishes article](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/31/craig-seidelson-contributes-to-wallethub-article-publishes-article-in-journal-of-strategic-innovation-and-sustainability/) - Craig Seidelson, assistant professor of supply chain management, was featured in WalletHub's review of a Capital One rewards credit card. Click here to read more. He recently published an article on Chinese product standards with the Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability. The Journal approached me based on his topic being accepted in early 2020 for a - [University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community hosts Memory Cafe Drive-in Concerts](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/21/university-of-indianapolis-center-for-aging-community-hosts-memory-cafe-drive-in-concerts/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, in collaboration with the UIndy Department of Music, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, and Books & Brews-South Indy, will host a series of Memory Cafe Drive-In Concerts, beginning Tuesday, September 29. An outreach of the Dementia Friends Indiana movement led locally by CICOA, Memory Cafes are - [Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning receives $4.8 million in grants from Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/27/center-of-excellence-in-leadership-of-learning-receives-4-8-million-in-grants-from-governors-emergency-education-relief-fund/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis received $4.8 million in two grants from the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund. One grant worth $3.3 million will fund devices and broadband in nine service centers and 23 school districts in rural areas across the State of Indiana. The - [Flu Shot Clinics: Sign up today!](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/13/uindy-flu-shot-clinics/) - Sign up for a time to get a Flu Shot at one of UIndy's Flu Shot Clinics. Please read over this important information before your appointment: When arriving at the clinic: Bring a pen. Wear a shirt that will allow for the injection to be given in the upper arm. Bring a signed consent form - [University of Indianapolis announces world-renowned ecologist Nalini Nadkarni as 2020 honorary degree recipient](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/19/university-of-indianapolis-announces-world-renowned-ecologist-nalini-nadkarni-as-2020-honorary-degree-recipient/) - The University of Indianapolis will present an honorary degree to Nalini Nadkarni, forest ecologist and science communicator, during the December 2020 Commencement ceremonies. A pioneer in the study of the Costa Rican rainforest canopy, Nadkarni has dedicated her career to ground-breaking research and public engagement. Her academic research interests include the ecological roles that canopy-dwelling - [Kathryn Boucher contributes to national Student Experience Project](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/05/kathryn-boucher-contributes-to-national-student-experience-project/) - Creating a sense of belonging is an integral part of student retention efforts at universities and colleges across the country. Kathryn L. Boucher, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis, is participating in a large collaborative grant through the Raikes Foundation called the Student Experience Project, an initiative designed to address those issues. - [University of Indianapolis receives $100,000 grant from Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation to expand Art & Design facilities](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/29/university-of-indianapolis-receives-100000-grant-from-allen-whitehill-clowes-charitable-foundation-to-expand-art-design-facilities/) - A $100,000 grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation will expand opportunities for University of Indianapolis students, faculty, staff and art lovers throughout the Midwest to connect with the fine arts. The grant will support a significant facility upgrade and expansion that meets the Department of Art & Design’s growing needs to accommodate more - [Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning announces final cohort of Rural Early College Network schools](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/14/center-of-excellence-in-leadership-of-learning-announces-final-cohort-of-rural-early-college-network-schools/) - Five Indiana high schools will join the Rural Early College Network (RECN) to help students earn college credit while they complete their high school education. Each school will receive $120,000 over three years as they work with the University of Indianapolis Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) and a mentor high school. CELL - [University of Indianapolis Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning partners with INvestEd, State Higher Ed commission to help Indiana dual credit teachers obtain credentials](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/21/university-of-indianapolis-center-of-excellence-in-leadership-of-learning-partners-with-invested-state-higher-ed-commission-to-help-indiana-dual-credit-teachers-obtain-credentials/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis will partner with the Indiana Higher Education Commission (ICHE) and INvestEd to meet the need for qualified teachers to deliver dual credit coursework in Indiana’s K-12 schools. Teach Dual Credit Indiana is a partnership between ICHE and INvestEd to ensure that - [University of Indianapolis and Ivy Tech Community College Announce Transfer Agreements for four degree Programs](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/01/14/university-of-indianapolis-and-ivy-tech-community-college-announce-transfer-agreements-for-four-degree-programs/) - The University of Indianapolis and Ivy Tech Community College announced today a series of transfer agreements establishing a seamless transition for qualifying students between programs at Ivy Tech Community College and the University of Indianapolis. The transfer agreements include the following programs: Ivy Tech Community College’s Associate of Science in Chemistry and the Shaheen College - [Center for Aging & Community promotes Indiana Alzheimer's Virtual Advocacy Week](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/01/center-for-aging-community-promotes-indiana-alzheimers-virtual-advocacy-week/) - While not every older adult will experience Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, the existence of dementia is a reality in the world today. Even those who don't work in healthcare may find themselves affected by people with dementia -- a bank teller or grocery store clerk working with a customer, a realtor working - [Etchings Press announces the Whirling Prize winners](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/08/etchings-press-announces-the-whirling-prize-winners/) - University of Indianapolis students enrolled in the ENGL 479 course explored the genre of horror for the 2020 Whirling Prize. The students reviewed submissions and selected winners in the categories of prose and poetry in the annual competition organized by Etchings Press, the University of Indianapolis student-run publisher. Liz Whiteacre, assistant professor of English, serves - [Class of 2021 Q&A: Ally Staley](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/26/class-of-2021-qa-ally-staley/) - UIndy 360 spoke to Ally Staley ‘21 (Computer Information Systems and Applied Business Analytics, Math minor, Honors Concentration) about her UIndy journey. 360: What advice do you have for incoming freshmen? Ally: Get out of your comfort zone! Try something new that may challenge you. If you don't leave college with a new skill set - [Class of 2021 Q&A: Haley Salamie](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/28/class-of-2021-qa-haley-salamie/) - UIndy 360 spoke to Haley Salamie ‘21 (Operations and Supply Chain Management, Honors Concentration) about her UIndy journey. UIndy 360: What advice do you have for incoming freshmen? Haley: Be confident, join clubs, and do not be afraid to talk to your professors! 360: What is the most significant way UIndy has had an impact - [Kristen Laporte ‘21, MPS Real Estate Development](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/04/kristen-laporte-21-mps-real-estate-development/) - UIndy 360 spoke to Kristen Laporte ‘21 (MPS Real Estate Development) about her UIndy UIndy 360: What advice do you have for incoming freshmen? Kristen: There are so many opportunities ahead of you, college is the time to find your passion. If the classes you are taking for your major don't appeal to you, there - [Sabrina Camargo '21 (psychology / criminal justice / sociology)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/07/sabrina-camargo-21-psychology-criminal-justice-sociology/) - Congratulations to the University of Indianapolis Class of 2021! Meet Sabrina, one of our outstanding seniors: Graduation: May 2021 Major: Psychology and Criminal Justice with concentrations in clinical counseling studies (PSY) and law enforcement (CJ) Minor: Sociology Extracurriculars: During my second year at UIndy, a new instructor started the Sociology Club, where I became the co-social - [Ask the experts: Sociologists Amanda Miller, Elizabeth Ziff](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/01/15/ask-the-experts-sociologists-amanda-miller-elizabeth-ziff/) - What challenges are being experienced by our nation's neediest in 2021? How can we find effective strategies to help people in need during the pandemic? Assistant Professor of Sociology Elizabeth Ziff and Associate Professor of Sociology Amanda Miller share their insights in a recent WalletHub article. "One thing that the pandemic has laid bare is - [UIndy, Butler live mascots reunite for Top Dog Challenge](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/10/12/uindy-butler-mascots-reunite-for-top-dog-challenge/) - The competition between the Truman State University Bulldogs and UIndy Greyhounds has been a GLVC throwdown for years, and now it’s time to determine who is the Top Dog! Join the UIndy community as we compete against Truman State University to see which school has the largest impact in our communities. Now through Saturday, October 24 - [CELL-ebrating 20 years of Excellence!](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/29/cellebrating-20-years-of-excellence/) - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis is celebrating 20 years of education transformation across the state of Indiana. A lot has changed since CELL launched in 2001. Think about technology advances alone: The first iPod hit shelves within days of the Center’s launch, and the smartphone came - [UIndy Parking Portal opens for AY 2021-22](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/03/uindy-parking-portal-opens-for-ay-2021-22/) - Online vehicle registration via the UIndy Parking Portal is now available for the 2021-2022 academic year! Just a reminder, faculty/staff with green permits are able to renew their parking permit from last year. However, if your office has moved buildings, you will need to register for a new permit to reflect your new location. To renew or register - [Larry Powell Discusses studioHFL Podcast](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/03/larry-powell-discusses-studiohfl-podcast/) - Adjunct trumpet instructor Larry Powell has been teaching at UIndy since 2007. In August 2018, he started interviewing famous musicians and releasing those interviews as a podcast called studioHFL. Intercom: What was your inspiration for starting this podcast? Larry: I started listening to the podcasts The Brass Junkies, and The Other Side of the Bell, - [Poetry collection by Kevin McKelvey selected for Indiana Authors Awards shortlist](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/13/poetry-collection-by-kevin-mckelvey-selected-for-indiana-authors-awards-shortlist-2/) - A poetry collection written by Kevin McKelvey, professor of English at the University of Indianapolis, was shortlisted for top honors for The 2020 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. Thirty-seven books written by Indiana authors and published in 2018 and 2019 in seven categories of literature have been shortlisted for the awards, which will - [Hoosiers-inspired book has UIndy connections](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/03/hoosiers-inspired-book-has-uindy-connections/) - For Bob Garner, who attended the University of Indianapolis in the early 1970s, Hoosiers isn’t just a movie. It’s a way of life. Garner has seen the film more than 400 times and was inspired to write a book, “Eleven Life Lessons,” based on his love of the movie. As a student trainer at UIndy, - [MSDA students receive first place in data challenge](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/19/msda-students-receive-first-place-in-data-challenge/) - Three graduate students in the data analytics program, along with Alli Snyder, assistant professor of data analytics, received first place in a virtual data challenge conference. The students are Claudia Alocer, Angie Zhang, and Lawrence Bukenya, who will be graduating in May 2021. The group focused on a county-level program to combat health disparities and presented the results - [Recognition, Insight, Openness (RIO) Workshop for faculty and staff](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/15/recognition-insight-openness-rio-workshop-for-faculty-and-staff/) - The professionals at the Student Counseling Center recognize the impact of the pandemic on mental health and understand the need to provide support to not only students but also faculty and staff during these unprecedented times. RIO is a 3-week workshop to help you create a toolbox of strategies for reducing stress and anxiety. You - [Coping With Uncertainty: Building Your Mental Health Toolkit](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/02/15/coping-with-uncertainty-building-your-mental-health-toolkit/) - Social distancing and on-line classes, albeit crucial to protecting the health of our community, continue to disrupt our campus environment and our traditional ways of supporting students. Even the most resilient individuals can experience decreased mental health as we continue to address the significant and chronic issues that our country and the world are experiencing. - [Nominations are open for the Student Service-Learning & Community Partner Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/16/nominations-are-open-for-the-student-service-learning-community-partner-awards/) - UIndy faculty and staff, Do you have students who are exceptional in their service-learning courses or who went above and beyond in their curricular service experiences this year? Do you work with community partners who have been committed to you and your students in meaningful and impactful ways? If yes, take a few minutes to nominate them for the Service-Learning and/or Community Partner Awards, which will be presented this year during - [Alex Kemmery article published](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/07/alex-kemmery-article-published/) - Alex Kemery, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, had an article published in Palliative Care & Social Practice. Article: Family perceptions of quality of end of life in LGBTQ+ individuals: a comparative study The article discusses the challenges the members of the LGBTQ+ community have encountered regarding discrimination and stigmatization related to - [Greyhound pride shines bright on UIndy Day](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/26/greyhound-pride-shines-bright-on-uindy-day/) - The 2021 UIndy Day campaign was a record-breaking success with more than $124,000 raised from 519 alumni, parents, students, friends, faculty, and staff! Here are some other highlights: Whether you shared a favorite UIndy memory, joined us for a virtual event, made a gift to UIndy, or just enjoyed following along online, thank you for your support! - [How Pro Edge Helped Three UIndy Students Become 500 Festival Princesses](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/04/08/how-pro-edge-helped-three-uindy-students-become-500-festival-princesses/) - The Indianapolis 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, but the festivities begin well before that special Sunday in May. This year, three University of Indianapolis students have been crowned as 500 Festival Princesses! Each of these three outstanding young women have worked closely with the University of Indianapolis Professional Edge Center - [Christopher Moore receives $50,000 DNR grant for Prophetstown State Park archaeological survey](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/08/26/christopher-moore-receives-50000-dnr-grant-for-prophetstown-state-park-archaeological-survey/) - A federal grant will allow University of Indianapolis faculty and students to study the archaeological history of an Indiana state park and help to preserve it for future generations. Christopher Moore, chair and associate professor of anthropology, received the grant, which will fund an archaeological survey at Prophetstown State Park in Tippecanoe County. The $50,000 - [University of Indianapolis R.B. Annis School of Engineering receives 2020 Elevate Nexus Higher Education Grant to boost entrepreneurship programming](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/09/09/university-of-indianapolis-r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-receives-2020-elevate-nexus-higher-education-grant-to-boost-entrepreneurship-programming/) - The University of Indianapolis R.B. Annis School of Engineering (RBASOE) received a 2020 Elevate Nexus Higher Education Grant for $50,000 to support program curriculum and entrepreneurship throughout the University. Elevate Ventures, a private venture development organization, facilitates the Elevate Nexus Higher Education Grants, which are made possible through a partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The - [UIndy Engineering Faculty Publish Several Articles](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/17/uindy-faculty-publish-several-publications/) - Talented faculty of the R.B. Annis School of Engineering recently published several articles regarding a variety of different topics ranging from engineering, to nursing, to physics, to education. Each article provides a unique inside perspective on their respective topics. Assistant Professor of Engineering George Ricco & Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing Alex Kemery, - [Heidi Ewen publishes OpEd](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/29/heidi-ewen-publishes-oped/) - Heidi Ewen, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE, associate professor and director of the UIndy Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program, has an opinion column published in U.S. News & World Report. Ewen’s commentary, “A Call to Congress: Strengthen Service Coordination for Older Adults,” points out the need for professionals in low-income housing who can help older - [Trent E. Cayot, PhD, to Serve on President's Council for Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/12/06/trent-e-cayot-phd-to-serve-on-presidents-council-for-midwest-chapter-of-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/) - Congratulations to Trent E. Cayot for being elected to serve on the President's council for the Midwest chapter of The American College of Sports Medicine. Trent Cayot is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction, an ACSM certified exercise physiologist, as well as assistant professor for the University of Indianapolis Department of Kinesiology, Health - [Marc Milne Co-Authors Article Describing Two New Spider Species](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/11/10/marc-milne-co-authors-article-describing-two-new-spider-species/) - Dr. Marc Milne, associate professor of Biology, co-authored a recent article for the Journal of Arachnology, “Two new Nesticus Thorell, 1869 (Araneae: Nesticidae) from caves in northwest Georgia, USA.” In this article, Dr. Milne and Kirk S. Zigler, professor of Biology at Sewanee: the University of the South, describe the morphological and molecular characteristics of - [Marcos Hashimoto featured on WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/12/18/marcos-hashimoto-featured-on-wallethub-2/) - Marcos Hashimoto, associate professor of entrepreneurship, was featured in a WalletHub article about how the car insurance industry has been affected by COVID-19. Excerpt: How do you think COVID-19 has affected consumer demand for car insurance? I think the demand for car insurance kind of follows the car demand, but I believe due to the - [Laura Merrifield Wilson Selected for Indianapolis Business Journal's 2022 Forty Under 40 List](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/28/laura-merrifield-wilson-selected-for-indianapolis-business-journals-2022-forty-under-40-list/) - Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, was selected by the Indianapolis Business Journal for their 2022 Forty Under 40 list. This list highlights rising stars in Indianapolis’s metro area. In addition to teaching at UIndy, Dr. Wilson serves as a pre-law adviser and co-directs the Gender Center. She is also active in - [Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh Featured in WalletHub](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/31/assistant-professor-of-practice-dr-vincent-o-van-empeh-featured-in-wallethub/) - Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh was recently featured in WalletHub’s article, “Ask the Experts: Picking the Best Airline Credit Card.” Dr. van Empeh provides expert insight on four of the most frequently-asked questions when it comes to choosing an airline credit card: Why is it so hard to tell how much - [Dr. Christopher Schmidt Serves as Keynote Speaker at 24th Congress of the Italian Anthropology Association](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/10/11/dr-christopher-schmidt-serves-as-keynote-speaker-at-24th-congress-of-the-italian-anthropology-association/) - In September 2022, Dr. Christopher W. Schmidt, Chair and professor of Anthropology, was a keynote speaker at the 24th Congress of the Italian Anthropology Association in Chieti, Italy. Dr. Schmidt’s talk focused on the People of Herculaneum and the research he has been conducting on them for the past 10 years with his colleagues in - [Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh Offers Expertise on American Airlines Credit Cards](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/10/11/dr-vincent-o-van-empeh-offers-expertise-on-american-airlines-credit-cards/) - Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh was recently featured in WalletHub’s article, “Best American Airlines Credit Card.” Dr. van Empeh provides expert insight into the benefits of having an airline credit card by answering questions like: Who do airlines credit cards help most: cardholders, airlines or credit card companies?What advice do you - [University of Indianapolis Announces Accreditation for Engineering Programs, $1.8 Million Gift, and Establishment of High School Partnership](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/08/university-of-indianapolis-announces-accreditation-for-engineering-programs-1-8-million-gift-and-establishment-of-high-school-partnership/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that the R.B. Annis School of Engineering bachelor’s degree programs in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET - [Mission Matters #78: Making Space for Black History: Part IV: The Witness of Dr. Stanley Warren](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/29/mission-matters-78-making-space-for-black-history-part-iv-the-witness-of-dr-stanley-warren/) - by Dr. Michael G. Cartwright, vice president for University Mission This is the fourth of five essays about what it means to make space for Black history at the University of Indianapolis and its predecessor institutions. In each case, one or more people will be the focus of discussion. As much as possible, I will - [University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center Announces Partnership with Fishers Police Department to Interpret DNA Testing Results](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/23/university-of-indianapolis-human-identification-center-announces-partnership-with-fishers-police-department-to-interpret-dna-testing-results/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Human Identification Center, announced today a partnership with the police department of the City of Fishers to provide rapid DNA testing result interpretation to help the agency more quickly identify victims of crimes or provide investigative direction. Earlier this year Fishers Police became the first department in - [UIndy Students Take Service-Learning Global with Spring Term Trip to Dominican Republic](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/21/uindy-students-take-service-learning-global-with-spring-term-trip-to-dominican-republic/) - UIndy students traveled to the Dominican Republic this past May as part of Spring Term 2022. In addition to exploring the country’s capital, the students also participated in a service-learning project in collaboration with Southern Utah University and organized by Solid Rock International. Dr. Ken Reid, associate dean and director of the R.B. Annis School - [Spring Term 2022: UIndy Explores Three Sides of Italy](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/07/spring-term-2022-uindy-explores-three-sides-of-italy/) - UIndy students traveled to Italy this past May as part of Spring Term 2022. While there, they explored three different sides of Italy: Rome, Venice and Cinque Terre. The trip was originally planned for 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jennifer Camden, professor and associate chair of the Department of English - [UIndy Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Career-Exploration Summer Camp](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/09/02/uindy-receives-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc-for-career-exploration-summer-camp/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that it has received a grant of $688,938 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Indiana Youth Programs on Campus. The grant will help the University launch a week-long residential summer camp with the aim of expanding already existing educational programming for Hoosier youth who might not yet realize - [Dr. Marc Milne Elected President of Indiana Academy of Science](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/04/14/dr-marc-milne-elected-president-of-indiana-academy-of-science/) - Associate Professor of Biology and Ron and Laura Strain Honors Faculty Fellow Dr. Marc Milne has been elected the new President of the Indiana Academy of Science, one of the oldest scientific professional membership organizations in the country. “I am excited about the opportunity to be the next President of the Indiana Academy of Science,” - [Alumnus establishes award to recognize outstanding MBA faculty](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/08/17/alumnus-establishes-award-to-recognize-outstanding-mba-faculty/) - The University of Indianapolis received a $100,000 gift from alumnus John F. Whorley, Jr. (Jeff) ’01 to create the Dr. Gerald Speth Business Knowledge Award for UIndy MBA instructors. Created to honor the leadership of Dr. Speth, the founder of the executive MBA program at UIndy, the award recognizes faculty who demonstrate the ability and - [Cultural forum focuses on suicide prevention](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/10/04/cultural-forum-focuses-on-suicide-prevention/) - The 2019 West Meets East Forum on Friday, October 11 at the University of Indianapolis will facilitate an important discussion about the experience of suicide & suicide prevention across cultures. Suicide remains a global social and public health concern responsible for approximately 800,000 deaths annually, according to the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. “The Forum - [The Bickel family: Following in the footsteps of UIndy tradition](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/10/05/the-bickel-family-following-in-the-footsteps-of-uindy-tradition/) - As UIndy Family Weekend approaches, the Bickel family of Carmel is sharing memories and looking forward to the future. Married for 22 years, Joe ’93 and Cindy Bickel ’93 first met as undergraduates at the University - and the family ties to UIndy go even further. Joe and Cindy are all smiles when asked about - [CELL releases recommendations to address projected shortage of dual credit teachers in indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2022/03/02/cell-releases-recommendations-to-address-projected-shortage-of-dual-credit-teachers-in-indiana/) - Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis, in partnership with Education Northwest, produces a whitepaper addressing a projected shortage of dual credit teachers in Indiana titled, “Expanding Early Access to College And Careers: Recommendations for Prioritizing and Growing Indiana’s Pipeline of Dual Credit Teachers through Incentives and Supports”. Dual - [Professor of Sociology Amanada Miller Writes Commentary for WalletHub Article](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/12/10/professor-of-sociology-amanada-miller-writes-commentary-for-wallethub-article/) - Professor Amanda Miller recently provided commentary for a WalletHub article titled, "2021's Most Sinful Cities." The article goes into detail about what qualifies as a "sin" and how they come to be known as such, as well as what cities in America seem to be committing the most. Amanda Miller, PhD, Professor and Chair of - [UIndy HR Welcomes Two New Employees](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/12/03/uindy-welcomes-two-new-employees/) - Alexis Holland Alexis OB Holland joined UIndy as an Employment Specialist in November. In her role, she will be providing the first customer experience for prospective employees of UIndy, overseeing the recruitment process, providing applicant data for UIndy’s affirmative action plan, and working with the University’s immigration attorneys to assist faculty members in obtaining visa - [Greta and Jim Pennell awarded Association for Humanist Sociology Distinguished Service Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/12/03/greta-and-jim-pennell-awarded-association-for-humanist-sociology-distinguished-service-award/) - Two UIndy Emeriti faculty members, Greta and Jim Pennell, were awarded the Association for Humanist Sociology Distinguished Service award. This national organization not only offers scholars a place to convene and share their work but also supports a peer reviewed journal. Jim and Greta have dedicated years toward promoting and growing the organization. "The Department - [UIndy Hosts 45th Annual Lugar Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/23/uindy-hosts-45th-annual-lugar-symposium/) - The 45th annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders featuring NPR’s Steve Inskeep, hosted by The Richard G. Lugar Academy at the University of Indianapolis, will bring together hundreds of top high school juniors from Indiana for a day of discussion on public issues and world events on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Journalist, author - [UIndy Students Compete at Model United Nations Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/22/uindy-students-compete-at-model-united-nations-conference/) - Please congratulate the UIndy team participants in the Model United Nations Conference held at UIndy on November 12-13, 2021. The Model UN is a simulation exercise organized by the Indiana Consortium for International Programs. Participating Universities this year included: University of Indianapolis University of Louisville Indiana University, South East Manchester University UIndy turned in a strong - [Lori Love 1967 - 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/18/lori-love-1967-2021/) - It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Lori Love, Assistant Director for Graduate and Online Programs. Since joining the University of Indianapolis in 2008, Lori worked tirelessly in the Office of Financial Aid to connect students with the financial assistance they needed to complete their education. Thanks to her - [Exhibition Featuring Late Indiana Artist Terry Copen (1950-2021) visits UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/09/exhibition-featuring-late-indiana-artist-terry-copen-1950-2021-visits-uindy/) - A new exhibition featuring the works of late artist Terry Copen will open on November 15th 4pm-6pm at Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center located in the University of Indianapolis at 1400 E Hanna Ave. and adjacent to the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. This exhibition features major works from the artist’s career spanning nearly forty year. - [CELL launches Indiana Special Education Assisted Licensure (I-SEAL) to list of education initiatives](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/08/cell-launches-indiana-special-education-assisted-licensure-i-seal-to-list-of-education-initiatives/) - A new licensing assistance program will meet the significant need for special education teachers in Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, CELL is managing a funded licensing assistance program for post-baccalaureate programs of study that enables teachers to become fully licensed to teach special education in Indiana. I-SEAL utilizes streamlined programming eliminating - [Did You Know: Security Cameras at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/08/did-you-know-security-cameras-at-uindy/) - Did you know that the University of Indianapolis already has a network of more than 150 security cameras installed across all areas of campus, including academic and athletic buildings, as well as residence halls, and student apartments? By mid-November, the campus community will also begin to see "live view" camera units installed in several parking - [UIndy Exercise Science Students, Faculty to Present Research](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/11/01/uindy-exercise-science-students-faculty-to-present-research/) - The UIndy Exercise Science Program had six student research presentations and two faculty lectures accepted to present at the upcoming Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (MWACSM) Annual Meeting. The MWACSM Annual Meeting is a professional regional (OH, IN, IL, IA, WI, MI) meeting that will be held virtually on November 4-6, 2021. - [University of Indianapolis announces launch of fall ad campaign](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/29/university-of-indianapolis-announces-launch-of-fall-ad-campaign/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis announced today the launch of a new ad campaign, highlighted by a television spot debuting this week in primetime during local broadcasts of the World Series between the Braves and Astros, along with regular daytime and evening programming. The spot is part of a campaign produced by Caldwell VanRiper. The spot - [Mission Matters #74: Reincorporating Stories of Black, Indigenous, & People of Color - part 2](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/27/mission-matters-74-reincorporating-stories-of-black-indigenous-people-of-color-part-2/) - Mission Matters #74 by Michael G. Cartwright Vice President for University Mission Reincorporating Stories of Black, Indigenous, & People of Color Stories – Pt. 2 “Remember the Alamo” (97-117) is one of my favorite essays in the book On Juneteenth, which explores a famous cinematic artifact of the saga of Texas peoplehood. Annette Gordon-Reed (hereafter - [The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) "CELLebrates" 20 years of monumental successes](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/26/the-center-of-excellence-in-leadership-of-learning-cell-cellebrates-20-years-of-monumental-successes/) - INDIANAPOLIS—Over the last 20 years, the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has led, advocated, and partnered with educators to bring about dramatic and dynamic change to benefit Hoosier children. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, CELL is hosting a public and complimentary, thought-provoking presentation from New York - [Nick Soltis and Casey Crawford present at annual Geological Society of America meeting](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/25/nick-soltis-and-casey-crawford-present-at-annual-geological-society-of-america-meeting/) - Nick Soltis, assistant professor of Earth-Space Science, and Casey Crawford, major in Earth-Space Science and Chemistry, will be attending and presenting at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Soltis will present a talk on his research, "Applying Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory In the Validation of - [Payroll Manager Patty Barnes earns her CPP](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/22/payroll-manager-patty-barnes-earns-her-cpp/) - Patty Barnes, Payroll Manager, earned her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), a credential for those with extensive payroll knowledge and experience. In doing so, she has become the first UIndy Payroll Manager to achieve this designation. The certification, sponsored by the American Payroll Association, is awarded to individuals who pass the CPP examination, a rigorous 4-hour, - [Faculty Participate in ICI Leadership Academy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/20/faculty-participate-in-ici-leadership-academy/) - Two University of Indianapolis faculty members will participate in the second cohort of the Independent Colleges of Indiana Leadership Academy. The year-long program specializes in the talent development needs of faculty and staff members of private college campuses. Tia Bell, assistant dean of the School of Nursing, and Erin Fekete, associate dean of the College - [Ana Maria Ferreira publishes Spanish-language book](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/13/ana-maria-ferreira-publishes-spanish-language-book/) - Ana Maria Ferreira, assistant professor of Spanish, recently published Abogados de Ficción (Fictional Lawyers) with a group of academics and lawyers as they explore the connection between literature and the law. The book was published in Spanish in Colombia, where Ferreira is originally from. From the Publisher (rough translation via Google Chrome) Fiction Lawyers is - [ICHE awards $2.4 million to ICI and CELL for STEM teacher courses](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/13/iche-awards-2-4-million-to-ici-and-cell-for-stem-teacher-courses/) - The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) has awarded $2.4 million to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) to continue their successful STEM Teach initiative that aids high school teachers needing graduate-level courses in STEM discipline areas to meet the Higher Learning Commission requirement for teaching - [UIndy welcomes hounds back to campus for Homecoming 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/10/04/uindy-welcomes-hounds-back-to-campus-for-homecoming-2021/) - Alumni and friends are invited back to campus for the best week of the year! Relive your favorite UIndy memories and create some new ones at Homecoming 2021. Homecoming is always a special time of year for the entire University community with traditions like the parade and football game. This year, Homecoming week will also - [Kenny Broberg to open residency Week of oct. 11](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/29/kenny-broberg-to-open-residency-week-of-oct-11/) - INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis continues a rich history of the performing arts in a unique partnership with the Indianapolis-based American Pianists Association. As part of the partnership, the 2021 American Pianists Award winner and Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow, Kenny Broberg, is serving as the Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis for a two-year term. Broberg - [UIndy Engineering and Sociology Research Team Recognized as Best Paper Finalist at 2021 Engineering Education Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/28/uindy-engineering-and-sociology-research-team-recognized-as-best-paper-finalist-at-2021-engineering-education-conference/) - Dr. Megan Hammond, assistant professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering; Dr. Joan Martinez, assistant professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering; and Dr. Elizabeth Ziff, assistant professor of sociology, were recognized this July at the 128th Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The work of Hammond, Martinez, and - [Engineering students intern at Department of Defense Research Labs](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/09/11/engineering-students-intern-at-department-of-defense-research-labs/) - Two R.B. Annis School of Engineering students are back on campus after completing summer internships with the Department of Defense. Meredith Magee ’22 (software engineering), a Ron & Laura Strain Honors College student and UIndy soccer player, participated in the High-Performance Computing Internship Program through the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright Patterson Air - [R. B. Annis School of Engineering hosts FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff Event](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/01/11/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-hosts-first-robotics-competition-kickoff-event/) - The R. B. Annis School of Engineering hosted the annual FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff Event in early January. Dozens of high school students from around the state received their challenge to design, build, program and test a robot within six weeks. It’s all part of the INFINITE RECHARGE FIRST RISE℠, powered by Star Wars: Force - [Spotlight: Seth Ward '23](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/26/spotlight-seth-ward-23/) - Seth Ward '23 is a software engineering major at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering. A New Zealand citizen, he also is a Strain Honors College student with minors in mathematics and computer science. What has your experience in the engineering program been like so far? "So far I think I've set a good - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering expands impact with global project](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/03/02/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-expands-impact-with-global-project/) - Students at the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis had the chance to apply their skills to solve a real-world problem with a far-reaching impact. The Annis School partnered with the Indianapolis-based Institute for Affordable Transport (IAT), which connects communities in developing countries with basic transportation and vehicles that feature robust - [UIndy Students Take Home First Prize at National Robotics Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/09/uindy-students-take-home-first-prize-at-national-robotics-competition/) - A team of students from the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis won first place in the combat robot competition at the National Robotics Challenge World Championship. Over the past academic year, a team of seniors designed, fabricated, and tested the combat robot. These students include: Jonathan Key, Mechanical EngineeringTyler Cole, - [CHS Faculty select recipients of Outstanding Dissertation Awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/22/chs-faculty-honored-with-outstanding-dissertation-awards/) - Faculty in the Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program have selected two dissertations presented in the 2020-2021 academic year as Outstanding Qualitative and Outstanding Quantitative Dissertation Award winners. The Outstanding Qualitative Dissertation Award was given to Dr. Leslie Buckner, a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy. Buckner is the therapy manager for the Stroke, - [Memory Café Drive-In Concerts](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/20/memory-cafe-drive-in-concerts/) - The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, in collaboration with the UIndy Department of Music, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, and Books & Brews-South Indy, will host a series of Memory Café Drive-In Concerts, beginning Thursday, September 23. An outreach of the Dementia Friends Indiana movement led locally by CICOA, Memory Cafés are - [Musical performance auditions](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/20/musical-performance-auditions/) - In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, the UIndy Department of Theatre and Fonseca Theatre Company will present Forever Sung: A Celebration of Age in Song. This intergenerational musical revue embraces the reality that as we age, we remain viable, productive members of society, living lives filled with complexity and new - [2021-22 Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/16/2021-22-kellogg-writers-series-at-the-university-of-indianapolis-announced/) - The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced the 2021-22 season with some extraordinary guests and first-time-ever inclusions. Margaret Kimball’s illustrated memoir is the first book of its type to be included in a Kellogg lineup and will kick off the season. “We'll kick things off this fall with a graphic memoirist, followed - [Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/15/hispanic-heritage-awareness-month-at-uindy/) - Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15 every year. During this month, it’s important that we all reflect on the significant history, impacts, and contributions of people identifying as Hispanic or Latinx— and its repercussions at UIndy, Indianapolis, the U.S., and the world. Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week - [UIndy receives $21.5M in grants and awards in 2020-21](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/15/uindy-receives-21-5m-in-grants-and-awards-in-2020-21/) - The University of Indianapolis marked a record year in 2020-21 for external grants, reaching nearly $21.5 million through 25 awards. While the University has seen steady growth in awards during the past seven years, 2020-21 brought a 139-percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. That number does not include any pandemic-related institutional or student - [Laura Wilson, associate professor of political science, accepted into Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/14/laura-wilson-associate-professor-of-political-science-accepted-into-stanley-k-lacy-executive-leadership-series/) - Dr. Laura Wilson, associate professor of political science, was recently accepted into the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (SKL) 45th class. Each class year, 25 individuals are selected to participate in this highly competitive program, which seeks to expand the ranks of community leaders by teaching and motivating members to address the needs of - [UIndy recognized by Wellness Council and ICC for 90% vaccination rate](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/13/uindy-recognized-by-wellness-council-and-icc-for-90-vaccination-rate/) - The University of Indianapolis has been recognized as a gold COVID Stops Here workplace for achieving a 90-percent vaccination rate. The COVID Stops Here campaign recognizes Indiana workplaces that have achieved widespread vaccination against COVID-19. Organizations that have achieved at least a 70% vaccination rate are eligible to receive a designation. “Once again, Greyhounds have - [College of Health Sciences faculty appointed to Indiana dietetics board](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/09/college-of-health-sciences-faculty-appointed-to-indiana-dietetics-board/) - Dr. Brian Reagan, assistant professor and dietetics internship program coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Sciences, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAND). Reagan will serve as the Consumer Protection Coordinator for the IAND policy committee. In that role, he will facilitate - [UIndy Engineering and Sociology Research Team Recognized as Best Paper Finalist at 2021 Engineering Education Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/09/uindy-engineering-and-sociology-research-team-recognized-as-best-paper-finalist-at-2021-engineering-education-conference-2/) - Dr. Megan Hammond, assistant professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering; Dr. Joan Martinez, assistant professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering; and Dr. Elizabeth Ziff, assistant professor of sociology, were recognized this July at the 128th Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The work of Hammond, Martinez, and - [University of Indianapolis faculty amplifies impact with Public Voices Fellowship Program](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/09/07/university-of-indianapolis-faculty-amplifies-impact-with-public-voices-fellowship-program/) - University of Indianapolis faculty will learn to hone their media skills thanks to a Lilly Endowment grant. The grant supports two cohorts of 20 faculty members who will participate in the Public Voices Fellowship Program over the next two years, with the first cohort to begin in Fall 2021. The Public Voices Fellowship Program is - [Conversation Circles to be held virtually for Fall 2021 semester](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/31/conversation-circles-to-be-held-virtually-for-fall-2021-semester/) - The Conversation Circles program offers international students opportunities to practice spoken English, learn more about UIndy, meet other English speakers, and feel more confident and fluent about using English for social and academic situations while in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. English-speaking volunteer tutors lead small groups for weekly hour-long conversations with emphasis on communication (including - [UIndy IT to introduce 2-Step Verification in Fall 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/30/uindy-it-to-introduce-2-step-verification-in-fall-2021/) - This September, the University of Indianapolis Information Technology (UIndyIT) Department will implement Google 2-Step Verification for all University employees. 2-Step Verification is considered a best practice for safeguarding digital assets, and the University’s insurance carrier is requiring it before renewing the policy. Simply put, 2-Step Verification is an authentication method that requires the user to - [Congratulations 2021 Faculty & Staff Achievement Award Winners](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/27/congratulations-2021-faculty-staff-achievement-award-winners/) - The Institutional Leadership Award Dr. Diane Smith, assistant professor, School of Nursing The Institutional Leadership Award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing a program, committee, task force or other group to achieve goals of importance to the University. Diane has championed initiatives to help faculty and students within the School of Nursing. She - [Department of History and Political Science announces award recipients](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/22/department-of-history-and-political-science-announces-award-recipients/) - The Department of History and Political Science recently announced award recipients for the 2021-22 academic year. Megan Young '22, a political science major with minors in international relations, legal studies, and biology, received the Donald F. Carmony Award for Excellence in History and Politics. Kathryn Powell '21 (history, pre-law concentration) received the Roland T. Nelson - [“Grady 101” brings fun vibe and friendly advice for new Brightspace LMS](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/20/grady-101-brings-fun-vibe-and-friendly-advice-for-new-brightspace-lms/) - Students will find a familiar face to help guide them through UIndy’s new learning management system, Brightspace. The University will complete a full launch of Brightspace for the Fall 2021 semester after moving away from the previous system, ACE. The narrative of the very first course, a non-credit “infotainment” approach hosted by Grady, UIndy’s beloved - [Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement hosts Fall 2021 Community Partner Fairs](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/19/center-for-service-learning-community-engagement-hosts-fall-2021-community-partner-fairs/) - The Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement will be hosting two in-person Community Partner Fairs, where we are inviting nonprofit agency partners to participate in networking with students and faculty to support curricular service experiences. Thursday, September 2: 11am-1 pm, Student Engagement Center: Gleaners Food Bank, Christamore House, Ronald McDonald House Charities Central Indiana, Emma - [Brightspace training sessions available](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/13/brightspace-training-sessions-available/) - Colleagues,Semester I, 2021/22 is just two weeks away, so I wanted to remind and encourage everyone teaching this fall at UIndy to take full advantage of the Brightspace training sessions that have been set up by the Faculty Academy. To be sure you get the most from these sessions, it is recommended that you watch - [Center for Collaborative Innovation (CCI) Incubator: Fall 2021 Application Opens](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/10/center-for-collaborative-innovation-cci-incubator-fall-2021-application-opens/) - The Center for Collaborative Innovation (CCI) Incubator at UIndy provides students, staff, and faculty with critical training and resources to help you develop and explore your entrepreneurial ideas. Accepted individuals and teams will complete an entrepreneurial program customized to your needs in the fall and spring/winter semesters. Each semester there will be four virtual teaching/clinic sessions (every two - [Remote work policy updates for Fall 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/06/remote-work-policy-updates-for-fall-2021/) - Dear colleagues, As we approach the start of the Fall 2021 semester, I am writing to clarify in-person work expectations and responsibilities for all staff positions at the University. We have done a remarkable job of keeping our institution moving forward throughout the pandemic, and as we begin to return to a more robust in-person - [Announcement of 2021-2022 Faculty Fellows](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/06/announcement-of-2021-2022-faculty-fellows/) - It is our pleasure to announce the 2021-2022 Fellows at the University of Indianapolis. As the university continues to grow, the addition of fellowships is an important way to both continue supporting faculty development and broaden opportunities that enhance the academic life of our campus. Fellows participate in a competitive application and selection process. Once - [Marc Milne publishes Environmental Entomology paper](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/05/marc-milne-publishes-environmental-entomology-paper/) - Associate professor of biology Marc Milne recently combined with five UIndy students/graduates to publish Effects of Fire on Ground-Dwelling Spider (Araneae) Assmeblages in Central Indiana Forests in Environmental Entomology. Abstract: Fire is a natural disturbance that occurs in many temperate and tropical ecosystems worldwide. As ubiquitous members of these ecosystems, spiders (Araneae) are often affected - [Craig Seidelson to speak at Supply Chain Virtual Summit](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/04/craig-seidelson-to-speak-at-supply-chain-virtual-summit/) - Dr. Seidelson has been invited to present at the SCOPE Supply Chain Virtual Summit from October 18-22, 2021. This highly targeted, invitation-only event is for senior-level executives in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics & Distribution, Transportation and Warehousing from mid-market to enterprise level companies across the globe. The subject of Dr. Seidelson's presentation is "Sourcing from China amid - [WalletHub article features Chris Miller](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/08/04/wallethub-article-features-chris-miller/) - Instructor of Accounting Chris Miller was featured in WalletHub's piece about Cheap Car Insurance in Indiana. You can find it here. - [Office of the Bursar to be known as Office of Student Billing and Payment](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/26/office-of-the-bursar-to-be-known-as-office-of-student-billing-and-payment/) - Effective immediately the Office of the Bursar is now known as the Office of Student Billing and Payment. This change was made to better reflect the role of the office and its service to students. Please note this change in any communication you may have that relates to student billing and payments. No functional changes have been made, - [Classroom configuration for Fall 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/22/classroom-configuration-for-fall-2021/) - Instructional spaces across campus are now set with updated social distancing capacities. In some spaces, furniture has been configured in a non-standard format in order to reach their new capacity while accommodating the social distancing guidelines set by the University.Please do not move classroom furniture from its current configuration. If you need to make changes to furniture configuration for a class, meeting or event, please return the space to this - [UIndy CMFK Wins "Biggest Heart Award"](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/05/04/32732/) - The University of Indianapolis chapter of College Mentors for Kids has succeeded and surpassed their goals this year. They currently serve fourteen youth, “little buddies” who attend either IPS 114 or IPS 65. Weekly activities are either conducted through a pen pal program, Mentor Mail or through our virtual mentoring program, College Mentors Connect. Chapter - [University of Indianapolis named a College of Distinction for fifth consecutive year](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/19/university-of-indianapolis-named-a-college-of-distinction-for-fifth-consecutive-year/) - The University of Indianapolis has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction for the fifth consecutive year. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, the University of Indianapolis claims its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction’s - [Kenny Broberg Announced as Artist-in-Residence](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/29/kenny-broberg-announced-as-artist-in-residence/) - The University of Indianapolis continues a rich history of the performing arts in a unique partnership with the Indianapolis-based American Pianists Association. Kenny Broberg, the 2021 American Pianists Awards winner and Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow, will serve as the Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis for the next two years. Broberg succeeds Emmet Cohen, the - [University of Indianapolis announces Patrick Van Fleet as new dean of Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/15/university-of-indianapolis-announces-patrick-van-fleet-as-new-dean-of-shaheen-college-of-arts-sciences/) - The University of Indianapolis announced today that Patrick Van Fleet, Ph.D., has been appointed as the next dean of the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences effective July 26, 2021. His announcement follows an extensive national search. Dr. Van Fleet most recently served as professor and chair for the Department of Mathematics at the University - [UIndy Center for Aging & Community celebrates 20 years of impact](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/08/uindy-center-for-aging-community-celebrates-20-years-of-impact/) - When the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC) was first launched as a university-based center of excellence 20 years ago in 2001, it did so with expectations that it would have a transformative effect on older adults in Indianapolis, the state, the region and beyond, as well as on the university. Twenty - [History and Political Science Department names Dwight L. Smith Award Winners](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/07/09/history-and-political-science-department-names-dwight-l-smith-award-winners/) - The Dwight L. Smith Award for Excellence in Research and Writing was endowed in 1987 by an anonymous donor to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Smith by honoring undergraduate students for excellence in research and writing in the fields of history and political science. This year, the Department of History and Political Science - [2021 Staff Achievement Awards: Call for nominations](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/29/2021-staff-achievement-awards-call-for-nominations/) - Dear colleagues, As we look forward to more opportunities to gather in community this fall, we are grateful to begin the academic year by recognizing the hard work and commitment of our dedicated faculty and staff. We celebrate each with their own awards, and I write today to ask for your nominations for our Staff - [Katie Greenan serves as judge for Miss Indiana Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/25/katie-greenan-serves-as-judge-for-miss-indiana-competition/) - Recently Katie Greenan, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, served as a judge in the Miss Indiana 2021 competition. Miss Indiana is the official State Preliminary to the Miss America Organization. Greenan was one of five judges for the event which occurred in late-June. Greenan was approached by the Director of the Miss Indiana - [UIndy partners with Sycamore Services to provide music therapy](https://news.uindy.edu/2019/07/24/uindy-partners-with-sycamore-services-to-provide-music-therapy/) - When Sycamore Services was considering ways to enhance their client programs, they didn't have to look far. The University of Indianapolis music therapy program is part of a blossoming partnership with Sycamore, which provides services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other conditions that can limit participation in life’s daily activities. - [Music class forges generational connections](https://news.uindy.edu/2020/05/29/music-class-forges-generational-connections/) - Students participating in a Department of Music class not only learned to adapt to the demands of distance learning this semester. They also got the chance to develop newfound relationships. Rebecca Sorley, director of student support and professor of music at the University of Indianapolis, taught a spring term class entitled, "Connecting Generations Through Music." - [UIndy Professors on Zippia: Predicting the Future of the Post-Pandemic Job Market](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/24/uindy-professors-on-zippia-predicting-the-future-of-the-post-pandemic-job-market/) - Assistant professor in the Department of Global Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Eduard Arriaga, and Katie Greenan, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, were recently interviewed by Zippia regarding Post-Pandemic Job Market Trends: When the world came to a screeching halt in early 2020 we knew that the job market would go through significant changes. - [Two CHS faculty earn Fellows distinction](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/23/two-chs-faculty-earn-fellows-distinction/) - Two College of Health Sciences faculty were recently named “fellows” by their respective professional organizations. Dr. Lisa Borrero, associate professor in the department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies, was named a Fellow of the Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education (FAGHE). Dr. Bill Staples, associate professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, was - [University of Indianapolis announces Dean's List and Honor Roll for 20-21 Semester II and Annual Honor Roll for 20-21 academic year](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/21/university-of-indianapolis-announces-deans-list-and-honor-roll-for-20-21-semester-ii-and-annual-honor-roll-for-20-21-academic-year/) - The University of Indianapolis has published a list of students who have been named to the Dean’s List or Honor Roll for Semester II and/or the Annual Honor Roll of the 2020-21 academic year. The online database can be found here: http://news.uindy.edu/honors. The database includes a listing of the student’s name along with hometown and honors - [WICR receives Cardinal Community Service Award](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/15/wicr-receives-cardinal-community-service-award/) - WICR-FM was recently honored with a Cardinal Community Service Award from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Named after the state bird, the awards are a symbol of dedicated service by IBA membership. In 2021, more than 70 stations were recognized for efforts in their communities. With local arts organizations and groups unable to perform in-person, WICR - [UIndy Co-Hosts Virtual International Symposium on Service-Learning (ISSL) 2021](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/15/uindy-co-hosts-virtual-international-symposium-on-service-learning-issl-2021/) - Educators from across the globe came together to explore the deep work of critical service-learning/community engagement and to discuss the impacts of COVID (both positive and negative) and what lessons have been learned that will continue to shape the work moving forward (including, but not limited to: policies, partnerships, and modes of learning) during last - [Lilly Endowment grant brings Six Sigma process to fruition at UIndy](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/14/lilly-endowment-grant-brings-six-sigma-process-to-fruition-at-uindy/) - In early 2021, the University of Indianapolis received a grant of $9.8 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the competitive Phase 3 of its initiative, Charting the Future of Indiana’s Colleges and Universities. The grant supports a collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Indianapolis and partnering universities to improve student retention through the use - [Amanda Miller featured in New York Times](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/14/amanda-miller-featured-in-new-york-times/) - Amanda Miller, professor of sociology, was recently quoted in a New York Times article about how women are repurposing their wedding dresses. It wasn’t too long ago, however, when wedding dresses were far less revered. After their weddings, some women chose to trash the dress and photograph themselves doing so.“Essentially, these were a second set of photos - [Patrick Van Fleet announced as dean of Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/07/patrick-van-fleet-announced-as-dean-of-shaheen-college-of-arts-sciences/) - Dear Campus Community, After an extensive nationwide search and meeting with a number of highly qualified candidates, I am pleased to share with you that Dr. Patrick Van Fleet has accepted an offer to become the next dean of the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Van Fleet, who - [Donald Tanselle (1924-2021)](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/04/donald-tanselle-1924-2021/) - The University of Indianapolis was recently saddened to learn of the passing of former University Board of Trustees member Donald William Tanselle at the age of 96 after a lifetime of service to the Indianapolis and global community. Don was born in Pittsboro, Indiana and was a graduate of Canterbury College and The University of - [UIndy Educators honored with Teacher of the Year awards](https://news.uindy.edu/2021/06/03/uindy-educators-honored-with-teacher-of-the-year-awards/) - Recently, two University of Indianapolis School of Education graduates were awarded Teacher of the Year honors in Warren Township in Indianapolis. Abby Winebrenner '10 (Visual Arts Education), who is an Art Teacher at Liberty Park Elementary, was honored as the Warren Township District Elementary Teacher of the Year; and Karlee Mundell '20 , 4th grade - [University forensics team identifying migrant remains, addressing humanitarian crisis](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/01/06/university-forensics-team-identifying-migrant-remains-addressing-humanitarian-crisis/) - A University of Indianapolis research team in January continued the painstaking work to identify the remains of dozens of migrants who perished during the rough trek in to the United States. Since 2013, Dr. Krista Latham, an associate professor of biology and anthropology, has led a team of University volunteers to Texas with hopes of - [Provost's Lecture: What is the biggest problem in the world?](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/02/07/provosts-lecture-with-peter-murphy-set-for-feb-8/) - What is the biggest problem in the world? That depends on who you ask. University of Indianapolis Professor Dr. Peter Murphy, who teaches philosophy and religion, will address the question at the Provost’s Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. Register to attend here. Murphy said identifying the world’s greatest dilemma could vary widely depending on who you - [University of Indianapolis study to examine epidemic of teen substance addiction](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/03/14/university-of-indianapolis-study-to-examine-national-epidemic-of-teen-substance-addiction-through-300k-grant-from-national-institute-of-health/) - College of Applied Behavioral Sciences study to address obstacles to overcoming addiction A study conducted by University of Indianapolis researchers examining the epidemic of teenage substance abuse will be supported through a grant from the National Institute of Health/National Institute of Drug Abuse. The $300,000 NIH/NIDA grant will support the study by the College of - [NSF grant to help fulfill nationwide STEM education need](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/03/31/national-science-foundation-grant-to-help-fulfill-nationwide-stem-education-need/) - The University of Indianapolis will impact the growing local and national need for STEM educators through a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Through the University’s Teach (STEM)³ program, the Noyce grant will enhance collaboration between high-need, local schools to prepare and mentor 36 teacher candidates, who commit - [Service-learning advocates honored at expo](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/04/28/service-learning-advocates-honored-at-expo/) - More than 150 University of Indianapolis students and faculty joined community partners in April for the Community Campus Forum & Service Expo, organized by the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement. The expo honored students and community partners for their dedication to serving local populations who are most in need through service-learning courses. Students held - [Faculty-student collaboration spotlights increased sex trafficking in Indiana](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/05/17/faculty-student-collaboration-spotlights-increased-sex-trafficking-in-indiana/) - A study at the University of Indianapolis focuses on the growing problem of sex trafficking in Indiana. The research project conducted by Lisa Elwood-Kirkpatrick, assistant professor in the College of Applied Behavioral Sciences, and doctoral student Samantha Goodin, received national recognition earlier this year when Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) highlighted their efforts in collaboration with - [UIndy May trips send students around the globe](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/05/17/uindy-may-trips-send-students-around-the-globe/) - From Spain to Costa Rica, University of Indianapolis students are traveling the globe this month on experiential learning trips guided by faculty. Students will be visiting destinations in Europe, including France, England, Scotland, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, and Austria, along with visits to less traveled corners of the world, including Ecuador, Cuba, Costa Rica, Ghana, - [UIndy forensics crew returns to Texas for migrant identification initiative](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/05/18/uindy-forensic-crew-returns-to-texas-for-migrant-identification-initiative/) - For the past four years, a forensics team from the University of Indianapolis has traveled to Texas to exhume and conduct forensic analyses on the remains of migrants who died making the treacherous journey into the United States. The group not only carefully digs and recovers the remains from unmarked gravesites, but it also works - [Research events highlight UIndy-Community Health Network partnership](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/05/26/research-events-highlight-uindy-community-health-network-partnership/) - The University of Indianapolis held the first annual Health Pavilion Scholarship Day in May to showcase research conducted by students and faculty in the health sciences disciplines. Held in tandem with the Community Health Network Research Symposium on campus, the events highlighted the growing partnership between the University of Indianapolis and Community Health Network. More than - [UIndy sends largest faculty delegation to service learning symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/07/11/uindy-sends-largest-faculty-delegation-to-service-learning-symposium/) - Transforming communities through service learning was the focus of this year’s 7th International Symposium on Service Learning, held at the National University of Ireland in Galway. The University of Indianapolis co-hosted the event with NUI Galway and Stellenbosch University (South Africa). UIndy had the largest faculty delegation attending the symposium, and several faculty members presented - [UIndy students engage with past through hands-on fieldwork](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/08/28/uindy-students-engage-with-past-through-hands-on-fieldwork/) - From the Texas borderlands to ancient Rome to back home in Indiana, University of Indianapolis students continue to unearth history, gain valuable field experience and make a global impact. Students participating in the University’s archaeological field school spent the summer excavating the Baum’s Landing site near Delphi in Carroll County, Ind. The group, working under - [“The Materiality of Ghosts” explores fascination with haunted places](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/10/31/the-materiality-of-ghosts-explores-fascination-with-haunted-places/) - A new interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Indianapolis explores popular fascination with spirits and ghosts and why certain places develop a reputation for being “haunted.” The project is called “The Materiality of Ghosts” and represents the fusion of archaeology and experience design to engage in a variety of projects, including a survey of the former - [New book by University of Indianapolis professor explores legacy of Oliver P. Morton](https://news.uindy.edu/2017/11/14/new-book-by-university-of-indianapolis-professor-explores-legacy-of-oliver-p-morton/) - James Fuller, professor of history at the University of Indianapolis, offers a bold reinterpretation of Indiana’s Civil War governor, Oliver P. Morton, in a new book. “Oliver P. Morton and the Politics of the Civil War and Reconstruction,” the first full biography of Morton to be published in over a century, provides new insight into - [Undergrad research experience prepares Honors College students for IU School of Medicine](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/01/24/undergrad-research-experience-prepares-honors-college-students-for-iu-school-of-medicine/) - Two seniors from the Ron & Laura Strain Honors College will pursue medical degrees at the Indiana University School of Medicine in fall 2018. Lauren Bryant ’18 (biology and psychology) plans to focus on child and adolescent psychiatry, and Casey Wendorff ’18 (biology major, chemistry minor, pre-med concentration) will concentrate on sports medicine, specializing in - [University of Indianapolis students to present ADHD research at HERA Conference](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/02/01/university-of-indianapolis-students-to-present-adhd-research-at-hera-conference/) - Two University of Indianapolis students will present research at the 2018 Humanities Education and Research Association (HERA) Conference in Chicago in March. Rachael Walter ’21 (exploratory) and David Kurz ’18 (sport management) will deliver the first interdisciplinary student presentation by University undergraduates at the conference. “Multilingualism and ADHD – A Humanistic Approach of Investigation” explores - [Educational psychologist makes global impact with “Just World” research](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/02/19/educational-psychologist-makes-global-impact-with-just-world-research/) - INDIANAPOLIS - When a child gets into trouble at school, a number of factors could be at play. For educational psychologist Kendra Thomas, a student’s perception of fairness is a factor that could be the key to understanding some adolescent behavior. Thomas, assistant professor of psychology, focuses on social psychology theories such as Just World - [Nurse practitioner programs earn 100-percent pass rate from AANP Certification Board](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/03/12/nurse-practitioner-programs-earn-100-percent-pass-rate-from-aanp-certification-board/) - For the third consecutive year, the School of Nursing achieved a 100-percent pass rate from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board for the Family Nurse Practitioner & Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner programs. Students must pass the certification exam after completing their coursework in order to work as a nurse practitioner. Norma Hall, School of - [Enhanced summer class offerings accelerate student growth](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/03/20/enhanced-summer-class-offerings-accelerate-student-growth/) - The University of Indianapolis has a variety of summer classes on offer for 2018, and it’s not just UIndy students who can benefit. Students can choose from more than 200 classes in a variety of subjects, including general education courses eligible for transferable credit. Summer term runs from May 15 to August 18, with options - [Institute for Postindustrial Leadership forges ties with local business](https://news.uindy.edu/2018/04/16/institute-for-postindustrial-leadership-forges-ties-with-local-business/) - A new approach to leadership training is generating buzz at the University of Indianapolis. The Institute for Postindustrial Leadership presents a new paradigm for leadership in the 21st century, and local businesses are already reaping the benefits. The Institute, led by School of Business faculty Terry Schindler, assistant professor of management, and Matthew Chodkowski, adjunct ## Pages - [Home](https://news.uindy.edu/) - [Thank You for Zooming](https://news.uindy.edu/zoom/) - Want to host a virtual meeting? Please visit UIndy's Zoom tech guide. 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The rules weren’t all too strict, and the terminology didn’t matter too much: the designation sinfonia, concerto, - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: HP+3 New Work Exhibition](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-hp3-new-work-exhibition/) - HP+3 is Indy’s new jazz supergroup, led by Chelsea Hughey and Charles Platz, bringing together some of the Midwest’s finest musicians with bold, politically charged compositions rooted in the spirit of Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, and (more recently) Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band. Fueled by passion and purpose, their sound is both urgent and - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music--Woodwind Quintet](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-woodwind-quintet/) - Winds of the ISO perform an eclectic program of music for woodwind quintet including 2026–27 ISO “Composer in the Spotlight” Kenji Bunch’s Change of Phase, Samuel Barber’s Summer Music, Valerie Coleman’s Umoja, Jacques Ibert’s Trois Pièces Brèves, and August Klughardt’s Wind Quintet, op. 79. Jungah Yoon, fluteTanavi Prabhu, oboeJulianna Darby, clarinetIvy Ringel, bassoonJulie Beckel, horn - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Haunted Harvest](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-haunted-harvest-an-autumnal-assemblage-of-the-depraved/) - Husband-and-wife duo Dr. Terence Mayhue and Jeanne Louise Mayhue bring live music, looping techniques, narration, and acting to the stage at Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Written to disturb you, entertain you, and maybe even give you a sleepless night, you'll definitely squirm a little lower in your seat as these two conjure a fearsome - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Songs You Thought You Knew with Mitzi Westra and Rebecca Edie](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-songs-you-thought-you-knew-with-mitzi-westra-and-rebecca-edie/) - Every voice teacher has a long list of songs that are pedagogically useful for teaching concepts, languages, and technique to beginning singers. However, these songs are not only for beginners, but they are lovely pieces outside of their pedagogical aspects. Mezzo soprano Mitzi Westra and pianist Rebecca Edie revisit some of the standard repertoire for - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Grieg-- The Formative Copenhagen Years with Gregory Martin and friends](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-grieg-the-formative-copenhagen-years-with-gregory-martin-and-friends/) - Edvard Grieg’s residency in Copenhagen during the 1860s was a time when he found his voice. Various works from this period highlight the emerging sound of a Norwegian artist bringing the music of his homeland to the international stage. Repertoire includes the piano sonata in E minor, the first violin sonata, and an arrangement of - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music--Viola Quintets](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-viola-quintets/) - What makes a string quartet even better? An extra viola! Enjoy Mozart’s String Quintet No. 4 in G minor K. 516 and then String Circle by 2026–27 ISO “Composer in the Spotlight” Kenji Bunch. Ziqing Guo, violinFangming Shen, violinAmy Kniffen, violaCaleb Cox, violaStephen Hawkey, cello - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Forward Motion x Sound Ecologies--Sympathetic Resonance](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-forward-motion-x-sound-ecologies-sympathetic-resonance/) - Forward Motion performs newly composed piece, Sympathetic Resonance, by Sound Ecologies composers Luke Garrigus, Amanda S, Logan Purcell, Catherine Hoelscher, & Rob Funkhouser.Sympathetic Resonance takes the audience on a journey of individualism through the exploration of distinct musical styles. This new piece is comprised of 6 miniature acts, each written by a different composer and - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Bone Structure--New Trombone Sonatas and Solos with The Lang/Rainwater Project](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-bone-structure-new-trombone-sonatas-and-solos-with-the-lang-rainwater-project/) - The Lang/Rainwater Duo is a trombone and piano duo dedicated to the new. Formed while trombonist William Lang and pianist Anne Rainwater studied at Manhattan School of Music’s groundbreaking Contemporary Performance Program, the mission of the Duo is to expand the trombone-piano repertoire, working with underrepresented groups and distinct voices of contemporary music. At UIndy - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Ronen Chamber Ensemble with Jon Noworyta ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series/) - UIndy's new Chamber Ensemble in Residence, the Ronen Chamber Ensemble, continues its long association with the university in a program that mixes Beethoven with dance music. Reynaldo Hahn’s “Le Bal de Béatrice d’Este” and Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” both led by UIndy’s Jon Noworyta, share the program with Beethoven’s charming piano sonata in E major, - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music--200 years of Beethoven](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-200-years-of-beethoven-2/) - In honor of 200 years since Beethoven’s passing, we present Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 1 D major with pianist Gregory Martin and ISO’s Associate Principal Second violinist Bella Seo, who will then be joined by Associate Principal cellist Jiyeon Kim for the “Archduke” Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97. ISO’s 2026–27 “Composer in the Spotlight” - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Susan Chan and Friends present Juxtaposition--Octoroon and Aubade](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-susan-chan-and-friends-present-juxtaposition-octoroon-and-aubade/) - Celebrating American Heritage through string quartets by jazz greats Wynton Marsalis and Frederick Tillis, along with works by Claude Debussy, Frank Bridge, and George Enescu. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: People’s Choice--Terence’s Versions](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-peoples-choice-terences-versions/) - This evening will feature Terence Mayhue and his talented group of collaborators spinning the “Wheel of Feel” as they reimagine music of an artist/group chosen through ballots cast by the UIndy student body! Come experience something old being made brand new through the musical arranging lens of Terence Mayhue, percussion, with Charles Platz, guitar; Josh - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: The Effect of Affect](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-the-effect-of-affect/) - Join five Baroque music performers for a program packed full of emotion. Composition in the 17th and 18th centuries adhered to “The Doctrine of the Affections,” the prevailing manner of expressing stylized emotions. These were known as affections, or “affects,” such as love, anger, longing, sorrow, and joy. Works by Bach, Purcell, and others, performed - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: For the Birds](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-for-the-birds/) - Join UIndy music faculty as they explore music written to describe birds and bird song. Special guest, Jenna McElroy, from the Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, will add commentary about the various species of birds represented in the music. As a special treat, Tamara Thweatt will perform on both traditional flute and her shakuhachi bamboo - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music--The Music of Kenji Bunch](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-the-music-of-kenji-bunch/) - ISO musicians present music from ISO’s 2026–27 “Composer in the Spotlight” Kenji Bunch. With the composer in attendance, music spanning Mr. Bunch’s career will be presented featuring works for flute, clarinet, percussion, viola and piano trio in varying combinations.Peter Vickery, violin; Zak Collins, viola; Austin Huntington, cello; Kent Cook, piano; Alistair Howlett, flute; Sam Rothstein, - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Molto Piano--Dances and other Favorites](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-molto-piano-dances-and-other-favorites/) - Molto Piano faculty ensemble explores dance music for two or more pianists by composers from around the world. Music by Morton Gould, Gabriela Lena Frank, Florence Price, Percy Grainger and Bohuslav Martinů will be featured for piano duet, duo, trio, and quartets. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s death, select movements from Beethoven’s - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: The Music of Weather Report presented by UIndy Jazz Faculty](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-the-music-of-weather-report-presented-by-uindy-jazz-faculty/) - Join the University of Indianapolis Jazz Faculty for an exciting evening celebrating the groundbreaking music of Weather Report, one of the most influential jazz fusion groups of all time. Featuring timeless compositions by Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pistorius, and others, this concert showcases the band’s innovative blend of jazz, rock, funk, and world music. - [Community Literacy Day](https://news.uindy.edu/events/community-literacy-day/) - The UIndy School of Education in collaboration with the Indiana State Literacy Association is hosting a Community Literacy Day! Our goal is to bring together students, families, and community members to honor the creative voices of young authors and celebrate the transformative power of literacy. The event will include a broad range of literacy activities - [UIndy Gameday with the Indianapolis Indians](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-gameday-with-the-indianapolis-indians-2/) - Summer nights at the ballpark are calling — what better way to kick off the season? Make Friday evening plans at Victory Field and join fellow UIndy alumni for a night of baseball and fireworks! Your registration includes game admission and access to the Corona Premier Patio from 6–7:15 p.m., featuring unlimited buffet-style cookout favorites - [UIndy PsyD Alumni Happy Hour](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-psyd-alumni-happy-hour/) - The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences invites UIndy PsyD graduates to attend a special alumni happy hour. Join other PsyD alumni and meet Dean Dr. John Kuykendall, interact with students, and chat with faculty. All attendees, including guests, must be 21+. Thursday, May 28 Hotel Tango, 702 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203Register now: getinvolved.uindy.edu/psyd-hh26 - [College of Health Sciences (CHS) Alumni Happy Hour](https://news.uindy.edu/events/college-of-health-sciences-chs-alumni-happy-hour/) - Meet Dean Dr. Brent Arnold of the University of Indianapolis College of Health Sciences while engaging with faculty and fellow CHS alumni. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. UIndy Health Pavilion, Thursday, May 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Register now: getinvolved.uindy.edu/chs-hh26 - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Michael Davidman--American Piano Awards winner](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-michael-davidman-american-piano-awards-winner-2/) - With profound musical insight and poetic expression, 2025 American Piano Awards winner and Christel DeHaan Fellowship recipient Michael Davidman presents his second Artist-in-Residence recital at the University of Indianapolis. International Piano praised his performance of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto in the 2025 finals, noting: “Rachmaninov’s formidable demands pose no problems for Davidman’s unflappable technique, and he betrayed not one iota - [UIndy Day 2026](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-day-2026/) - Save the date for UIndy Day 2026 on April 23! 🐾When Greyhounds come together, incredible things happen! Join us for a day to celebrate and support students as we unite to show our UIndy pride and make an impact across campus. Learn more about UIndy Day here: uindy.edu/uindydayPlus, alumni — join us for an Alumni - [Sutphin Lecture Series: Promise, Policy, and Prosperity](https://news.uindy.edu/events/sutphin-lecture-series-promise-policy-and-prosperity/) - With Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Visiting Professor from the Center for Public Policy, Habitat & Human Development School of Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai) The lecture explores India’s rise through the interplay of democracy, demography, and development, as it advances toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Driven by aspiration and ambition, India’s transformation - [Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-concert-5/) - Led by Dr. Mark O'Connor Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Community Music Academy (CMA) Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/community-music-academy-cma-recital-2/) - UIndy's Community Music Academy (CMA) offers private lessons taught by UIndy faculty and student instructors. Each semester, CMA hosts a recital showcasing the progress and achievements of its students, who range in age from 5 to 105! This concert is free and open to the public. - [DesignSpine Expo 2026](https://news.uindy.edu/events/designspine-expo/) - A showcase of Sophomore, Junior, and Senior-level engineering team projects. Featuring presentations, poster sessions, and awards. The R.B. Annis School of Engineering will be hosting its 4th annual DesignSpine Expo on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. The Expo will showcase student projects from sophomore, junior, and senior level teams completed through the School's DesignSpine Curriculum. The - [Shaheen Scholars](https://news.uindy.edu/events/shaheen-scholars/) - UIndy students, faculty, and staff are cordially invited to attend the Shaheen Scholars Ceremony, celebrating Shaheen Scholars grant recipients who will share their poster presentations. The afternoon will conclude with a ceremony honoring our Shaheen Scholars' work. When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 4:15-6 PMWhere: UIndy Hall B & C, Schwitzer Student Center Refreshments & - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: People's Choice Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-peoples-choice-concert/) - People’s Choice Concert with Terence Mayhue, Mark Ortwein, Charles Platz, Josh Townsend, Jeannie Mayhue, Erin Benedict, and Chelsea Hughey. - [Next to Normal (April)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/next-to-normal-april/) - By Brian Yorkey & Tom Kitt April 15-18 at 7 p.m., April 18 at 2 p.m.*L/P Credit Available Next to Normal is an award-winning musical about a mother's struggle with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects it has on her family. This production will take place in Ransburg Auditorium in Esch Hall. Next to Normal - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Ronen Chamber Ensemble presents "Americana"](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-ronen-chamber-ensemble/) - The 250th anniversary of our nation is celebrated in the season finale, including two trios for flute, oboe, and piano by American composers: Alyssa Morris’s “Coastal Kaleidoscope” and a new Ronen commission from John Berners, professor of composition at the University of Indianapolis. Dvořák’s “American Quartet,” composed while he was living in the United States, - [Jazz Combo Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-combo-concert-2/) - This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Handbells Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/handbells-concert-3/) - UIndy Handbell Choir under the direction of Mr. Peter Nichols This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Kellogg Writers Series: Amorak Huey](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-amorak-huey/) - Amorak Huey Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 7:30-8:30pm Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A Poetry Reading About: Amorak Huey is the author of four books of poems, including Dad Jokes from Late in the Patriarchy (Sundress Publications, 2021). Co-founder with Han VanderHart of River River Books, Huey teaches in the BFA and MFA programs at - [Houndstock](https://news.uindy.edu/events/houndstock/) - Get ready to rock - Houndstock is here! Watch Battle of the Bands champs and special guest, Jesse Watson, take the stage at UIndy’s Smith Mall. - [2026 Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2026-kevin-r-armstrong-ethical-leadership-award/) - The 2026 Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award honors Ken Falk, Interim Executive Director and Legal Director of ACLU of Indiana. For nearly 50 years, Falk has defended hardworking Hoosiers by providing legal services to low-income Hoosiers and protecting our civil liberties. The Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award is presented by UIndy’s Center for Ethics, housed - [The 11th Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium: Civility & Civic Leadership in the Circle City](https://news.uindy.edu/events/the-11th-richard-m-fairbanks-symposium-civility-civic-leadership-in-the-circle-city/) - The 11th Annual Richard M. Fairbanks SymposiumCivility & Civic Leadership in the Circle CityWednesday, February 18, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.University of Indianapolis | Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall To register, visit: bit.ly/Fairbanks2026 For UIndy Students, this event is LP credit approved. The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities invites you to the - [UIndy Day Happy Hour](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-day-happy-hour/) - We're celebrating UIndy Day at Hotel Tango with a special happy hour! Enjoy drinks and snacks while reconnecting with fellow Greyhounds and celebrating the impact of giving back. Register now: 2026 UIndy Day Happy Hour - University of Indianapolis Thursday, April 23 | 5 - 7:30 PM | Hotel Tango, 670 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN - [CANCELED Guest Artist: Michael Boyd, piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-artist-michael-boyd-piano/) - March 17, 2026: This concert has unfortunately been canceled due to illness, Steinway Artist Michael Boyd performs works by Mozart, Ravel, and Rachmaninoff. Dr. Boyd is active as a soloist, collaborative artist, lecturer, teacher and adjudicator. After graduating from the North Carolina School of the Arts under the tutelage of Bela Nagy, he continued at the Banff - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-15/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [UINDY FUSION STRINGS CAMP - (June 15-20)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-fusion-strings-camp-june-15-20/) - UIndy FSC is a residential or commuter camp for strings players entering grades 7 through 12 and those who graduated during the school year of the camp (December 2025 and May 2026). To participate in the camp, players only need a minimum nine months of playing experience on a string instrument (violin/viola/cello/bass). This camp is - [Kayla Wien / Alex Poisal Student Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kayla-wien-alex-poisal-student-recital/) - L/P credit for live attendance only. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Next to Normal (April)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/next-to-normal-april-2/) - By Brian Yorkey & Tom Kitt April 15-18 at 7 p.m., April 18 at 2 p.m.*L/P Credit Available Next to Normal is an award-winning musical about a mother's struggle with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects it has on her family. This production will take place in Ransburg Auditorium in Esch Hall. Next to Normal - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra chamber series--Brass Quintet](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-5/) - Brass players of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra present chamber music in the intimate Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. Mark Grisez, trumpetDaniel Lewis, trumpetAlison Dresser, hornRyan Miller, tromboneTony Kniffen, tuba - [(CANCELED) Orchestra Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/orchestra-concert-3/) - Orchestra concert led by Dr. Laurie Williams. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [2026 Showers Lecture](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2026-showers-lecture/) - Discussion/Interview: 4-5 p.m. ETLecture: 7-8 p.m. ET Many of us have a complicated relationship with our bodies. In them, we experience joy and connection, yet also pain, stress, and trauma. Most feel their bodies aren't good enough. Maybe even our faith tradition has told us our body is wrong or bad. For many reasons, many - [MUSIC MAJOR IN THE MAKING – (June 8-12) (ages 13-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-major-in-the-making-june-8-12-ages-13-18/) - A one-week resident instrumental music camp focused on the daily life of a collegiate music major including core music classes, major area classes, daily ensemble rehearsals, masterclasses, and presentations. The goal is to prepare future music students for the life of a collegiate music major. Register at this link. - [UIndy Hat Night with the Indiana Pacers](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-hat-night-with-the-indiana-pacers-2/) - Watch a Pacers game with UIndy friends and receive a co-branded UIndy/Pacers hat. To receive the hat, you must use this designated link to purchase your game tickets and be present at the game to pick up your hat before the end of halftime. Regular purchased seat tickets will not be eligible for this promotion. UIndy Hat Night With - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Poetry, Dances, and Phantasy](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-poetry-dances-and-phantasy/) - A program inspired by poems, dances, and improvisationSusan Chan and friends Johannes Brahms, Two Songs for voice, viola and pianoClaude Debussy, Dances arranged for flute, viola and harp from Suite BergamasqueRalph Vaughan Williams, "Phantasy" Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas and cello Mitzi Westra, voiceSusan Chan, violaGregory Martin, pianoTamara Thweatt, fluteWendy Muston, harpVincent Meklis, violinLisa - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra presents "Towards Telemann"](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra-2/) - No composer comes out of nowhere: they all had examples, teachers, and colleagues. Telemann himself mentions that he took Lully and Campra as his models for instrumental suites. We add orchestral movements from an opera by the famous German opera composer Reinhard Keiser, who was strongly influenced by French models as well, and a sinfonia - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Ryan Behan, piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-ryan-behan-piano-2/) - Franz Liszt, Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie. Forged in the crucible of extensive travels and profound introspection, Franz Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) extends an invitation to a spiritual journey, illuminating the mysteries of our souls and the Divine. Alfred Brendel eloquently depicts the evolutionary Liszt as man, composer, and perpetual revisor - [MUSIC FOR ALL ABILITIES – (June 12 & June 13) (entering K through grade 12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-for-all-abilities-june-12-june-13-entering-k-through-grade-12/) - Camp participants of all abilities will engage in various music activities as small groups to focus on areas such as singing, movement to music, instrument playing, and original music creation (songwriting/composition). The students will work with music education and music therapy faculty and students for a fun-filled day of music making no matter the student’s - [Sean Imboden Large Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/sean-imboden-large-ensemble/) - Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist and composer whose music brings a contemporary, original voice to the modern jazz big band. A leader with three albums to his name, he directs the Sean Imboden Large Ensemble (SILE), a 17-piece group that reimagines traditional big band instrumentation through bold composition and dynamic ensemble interplay. SILE released - [EXPLORING EARLY MUSIC - (June 8-12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/exploring-early-music-june-8-12/) - Summer workshop for high school and college singers and instrumentalists interested in learning more about early music. University of Indianapolis presents “Exploring Early Music” with the chamber ensemble Echoing Air. This annual summer workshop is for high school and college singers and instrumentalists with an interest in learning more about music of the Renaissance and - [SUMMER PIANO INSTITUTE – (June 1-5) (ages 12-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/summer-piano-institute-june-1-5-ages-12-18/) - The UIndy Piano Institute offers a great enrichment opportunity for students with masterclasses, lessons, theory and history classes. The UIndy Piano Institute offers an opportunity for intermediate and advanced students ages 12-18 to learn from masterclasses, lessons, ensembles as well as classes in music theory, history, performance and other enrichment. Dr. Ryan Behan serves as - [Careers in Aging Month- Spotlight on Joy's House ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/careers-in-aging-month-spotlight-on-joys-house/) - In celebration of Careers in Aging Month, the Delta Mu chapter of Sigma Phi Omega and the Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies invite you to a special interactive session. Join us to learn more about Joy's House’s and their 25 years of service, and explore the diverse, rewarding career paths available in the field - [SUMMER PIANO CAMP – (June 1-5) (ages 6-12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/summer-piano-camp-june-1-5-ages-6-12/) - The Annual UIndy Summer Piano Camp is open to pianists with all levels of experience. Camp activities include lessons, ensembles, music theory and history, games and more with a recital concluding the event. Instructors include UIndy faculty, alumni, and students. Register now at this link. - [JAZZ and RECORDING CAMP – (June 1-5) (ages 13-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-and-recording-camp-june-1-5-ages-13-18/) - Dive into jazz performance or music technology in this collaborative camp with UIndy's faculty and student counselors! This camp offers two tracks – one for performing musicians and one for students who want to learn more about Music Technology. The Jazz combo track students will receive instruction in jazz theory, jazz repertoire, improvisation, and will - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-17/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-16/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-14/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-13/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-12/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-11/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-10/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-11/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-10/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-9/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-8/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-7/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-6/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-5/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-4/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-3/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones-2/) - In person conversation tables! - [Mesas de Conversaciones](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversaciones/) - In person conversation tables! - [R.B. Annis School of Engineering Open House](https://news.uindy.edu/events/r-b-annis-school-of-engineering-open-house/) - Junior high and high school students are cordially invited to the 2026 R.B. Annis School of Engineering Open House at the University of Indianapolis! Exploring all that our ABET-certified engineering programs have to offer, the Open House will feature hands-on demonstrations, a behind-the-scenes look into our many labs, your chance to meet with our esteemed UIndy faculty, - [Concerto Competition (Rescheduled)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/concerto-competition-rescheduled/) - The Annual Concerto Competition features student musicians from the UIndy Music Department performing a movement or short work as a soloist. Winners from the competition will be featured performers with the USO under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. - [RESCHEDULED Global Languages Movie Night: La Cocina de las Patronas](https://news.uindy.edu/events/rescheduled-global-languages-movie-night-la-cocina-de-las-patronas/) - In La Cocina de las Patronas (2016), director Javier García documents a group of women in Veracruz, Mexico, who have spent over two decades preparing and delivering meals to Central American migrants traveling atop the perilous freight train known as La Bestia. This poignant film captures their daily acts of compassion, transforming a humble kitchen - [(CANCELED) Global Languages Movie Night: La Cocina de las Patronas](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-la-cocina-de-las-patronas/) - In La Cocina de las Patronas (2016), director Javier García documents a group of women in Veracruz, Mexico, who have spent over two decades preparing and delivering meals to Central American migrants traveling atop the perilous freight train known as La Bestia. This poignant film captures their daily acts of compassion, transforming a humble kitchen - [(CANCELED) Concerto Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/events/concerto-competition/) - The Annual Concerto Competition features student musicians from the UIndy Music Department performing a movement or short work as a soloist. Winners from the competition will be featured performers with the USO under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. - [CANCELED: Faculty Artist Concert Series ISO at UIndy--Mozart and Dvořák](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-4/) - This concert is canceled due to campus closure for weather on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. String players of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra present music of Mozart and Dvořák in the intimate Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. Bryson Karrer, violinVincent Meklis, violinAmy Kniffen, violaStephen Hawkey, celloJu-Fang Liu, bass Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C major K.465 - [Pack the House](https://news.uindy.edu/events/pack-the-house-2/) - New year, same Greyhound spirit. Fill the stands at Nicoson Hall at Pack the House as the UIndy basketball teams face off against Lincoln University. Buy game tickets here. If you plan to attend both games, a single ticket covers your entry for the entire day—you don’t need to purchase separate tickets. UIndy students can attend the game for - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Woodwind Faculty](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-woodwind-faculty/) - Evening of Woodwind Chamber Music Charles Koechlin, Epitaphe de Jean Harlow, Op. 164 (flute, alto saxophone, and piano)Jean Francaix, Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet and BassoonAmanda Harburg, Birding in the Palisades (flute, clarinet, and piano)Alyssa Morris, Duo Displasia (oboe and alto saxophone)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Phantasy Quintet (flute, oboe, alto saxophone, clarinet, bassoon) Tamara Thweatt, fluteCrystal Barret, - [Faculty Artist Concert Series Retrospective: Music of the 70s and 80s](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-erin-benedict-and-mitzi-westra/) - Faculty Artist Concert Series Retrospective: Music of the ’70s and ’80s Take a musical trip back to two of music’s most iconic decades with this lively Faculty Artist Concert Series retrospective featuring hits by Elton John, Billy Joel, Karen Carpenter, Dolly Parton, Sting, Heart, and many more! Featuring special guest Erin Benedict alongside UIndy faculty - [Book Lecture with Dr. Lawrence Sondhaus](https://news.uindy.edu/events/book-lecture-with-dr-lawrence-sondhaus/) - Dr. Lawrence Sondhaus, Director of the Graduate Program in History and Professor of History at the University of Indianapolis, presents a book lecture in Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A, Wednesday, January 21 at 7 p.m. ET. Authoring Pastor Martin Niemöller, Admiral Karl Dönitz, and the German Experience of the 20th Century, will read from - [Student Chamber Music Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/string-chamber-concert/) - This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [UIndy Night Live](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-night-live/) - Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uindy-night-live-tickets-1519728371469 - [Battle of the Bands](https://news.uindy.edu/events/battle-of-the-bands/) - Get ready for a night of live music at Battle of the Bands! Join us in UIndy Hall A at 6:00 PM as eight student bands take the stage to compete for the top spot. Each group will bring their own sound, style, and energy - so come ready to cheer, vibe, and vote. 🎸 - [Kellogg Writers Series: Kayleb Rae Candrilli](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series/) - Kayleb Rae Candrilli Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 | 7:30-8:30pm Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A Poetry Reading About: Kayleb Rae Candrilliis the recipient of a 2019 Whiting Award in Poetry and the author of Water I Won’t Touch (2021), All the Gay Saints (2020), and What Runs Over (2017). Candrilli was a 2017 finalist for - [Immunization Clinic - Bringing Vaccines to You](https://news.uindy.edu/events/immunization-clinic-bringing-vaccines-to-you/) - DATE: October 31, 2024TIME: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Schwitzer Student Center ADDRESS: 1400 Campus Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227Available vaccines include tetanus, Hep A/B, HPV, meningitis, pneumonia, shingles, RSV, flu, and the latest COVID-19 vaccines. Walk-ins the day of the clinic are welcome, but we MUST have parent/guardian consent if under the age of - [Choir Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choir-concert-4/) - Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Schola Caio Lopes and Meredith Smith, Conductors This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Molto Piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-molto-piano-2/) - Anniversaries with Molto Piano Pianists Ryan Behan, Rebecca Sorley, Elisabeth Hoegberg, Allegra Hein, and Haruka Ostojic Bernstein/Harmon, Overture to Candidede Falla, Ritual Fire Dance and Spanish Dance No. 1Bennett, selections from Four Piece Suitevon Weber, selections from "Eight Duets, op. 60Bach/Kurtag, arrangements of Bach sacred works - [Faculty Artist concert Series: Mark O'Connor Quintet](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-mark-oconnor-quartet/) - Tribute to Stanley Turrentine and Eddie Harris Mark O’Connor, saxophoneShawn McGowan, pianoCharles Platz, guitarJesse Wittman, bassCassius Goens III, drumsSam Butler, trumpet - [Choir Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choir-concert-3/) - Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Schola Caio Lopes and Meredith Smith, Conductors This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Alexander Technique in Practice: A Two-Part Workshop with Meagan Johnson (session two)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/alexander-technique-in-practice-a-two-part-workshop-with-meagan-johnson-session-two/) - In this interactive masterclass, Meagan Johnson will work directly with selected UIndy Music students, demonstrating how the Alexander Technique can be applied in real time to performance and technique. Observers will gain practical insight into how these concepts translate to healthier, more efficient music-making. About Meagan: Meagan Johnson is a dynamic, interdisciplinary artist-educator who integrates - [Alexander Technique in Practice: A Two-Part Workshop with Meagan Johnson (session one)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/alexander-technique-in-practice-a-two-part-workshop-with-meagan-johnson-session-one/) - Join us for an introductory session on the Alexander Technique with special guest Meagan Johnson of the Indiana Women’s Chorus. This session will explore the principles of the Alexander Technique and how it can support musicians through improved awareness, alignment, and ease of movement in practice and performance. About Meagan: Meagan Johnson is a dynamic, - [Orchestra Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/orchestra-concert-4/) - Orchestra concert led by Dr. Laurie Williams. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [African Drums Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/african-drums-concert-2/) - UIndy African Drums Concert led by Mr. Art Reiner - [Percussion Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/percussion-ensemble-concert-2/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Collaborative Piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/collaborative-piano-2/) - Collaborative piano recital led by Dr. Ryan Behan. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Composer's Forum Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/composers-forum-concert-2/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-4/) - Jon Nowortya, Conductor Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Latin Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-ensemble-jazz-combos-concert-3/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Evening of Song](https://news.uindy.edu/events/evening-of-song-5/) - Admission: Free and open to the publicL/P Credit: Approved for live attendance This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Honors Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/honors-recital-3/) - Join us for an wonderful evening of music as the Music Department proudly presents its annual Honors Recital! This special recital will showcase the talents of music students who were nominated to perform. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-concert-4/) - Mark O’Connor, director This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Latin Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-ensemble-jazz-combos-concert-2/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Global Languages Talent Showcase](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-talent-showcase/) - The Global Languages Talent Showcase is the centerpiece of our spring semester, highlighting the incredible creativity and cultural richness of our UIndy community. Performances include poetry, music, storytelling, dance, and more, presented in a variety of languages. Audiences have enjoyed everything from classical works and world poetry to contemporary songs and traditional dance numbers. The - [(CANCELED) String Chamber and Guitar Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/string-chamber-ensemble-concert/) - This concert has been canceled. - [NAMI 101: Building Hope Through Lived Experience](https://news.uindy.edu/events/nami-101-building-hope-through-lived-experience/) - [2026-2027 FAFSA Workshop](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2026-2027-fafsa-workshop/) - [UIndy Faculty Art Exhibition Opening Reception](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-faculty-art-exhibition-opening-reception/) - [UIndy Instrumental IBA Prep Workshop](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-instrumental-iba-prep-workshop/) - The University of Indianapolis is hosting a FREE workshop for all Indiana high school students planning to audition for the IBA All-State Band. You will have the opportunity to work directly with our world-class faculty who will give you advice and various other tips to make your All-State audition successful. All students should bring their - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Stephen Hawkey, cello](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-stephen-hawkey-cello-2/) - Stephen Hawkey–Solo Cello Recital with Gregory Martin, piano Schumann: Adagio and AllegroSchumann: Fantasiestücke Brahms: Sonata in F majorPiazzolla: Le Grand Tango - [UIndy Music Therapy Day!](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-music-therapy-day/) - UIndy Music Therapy Day!Feel the music. Find the meaning.For Community Members, Musicians, Middle/High School Students, andGeneral Public (all ages & abilities welcome!) What to Expect:• “What is Music Therapy?”Overview• Interactive BreakoutRooms with hands-on musictherapy experientials• Client Showcase and Real-LifeStories of music therapy in action• Q&A Sessions with professionalsand students• Explore How Music Heals andConnects during - [Sharif Ibrahim and Gregory Martin in Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/sharif-ibrahim-and-gregory-martin-in-recital/) - Join us for an evening of beautiful music as Sharif Ibrahim and Gregory Martin perform works by Shostakovich, Bach, and Schubert. Experience a program that highlights both the expressive depth and technical brilliance of these timeless composers. Tuesday, November 11, 20257:00 p.m.Ruth Lilly Performance Hall Admission is free and open to the public. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra--Winds and Brass](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-2/) - Hannah Schendel, conductor WoodwindsDvorak: Serenade for Winds BrassGabrieli: Canzon septimi toni No. 1 J. S. Bach: Chaconne in D minor Elgar: Nimrod Koestier: Brass Symphony Crespo: Spirit of Brass Please note that this is a THURSDAY performance. - [UIndy Voice Day!](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-voice-day/) - Calling all high school singers!Join our UIndy Voice and Choral Music faculty and UIndy Singers for Voice Day on Saturday, Nov. 1! Experience a full day of music-making, including:-Audition workshops-Vocal training (solo & ensemble)-Music literacy sessions -Campus tour, lunch, and a showcase performance! Register here: https://forms.gle/DzoZsh8W6rrh6G6M7 Please help spread the word—share with any high school singers who’d - [Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-concert-3/) - Mark O’Connor, director with Franklin Central High School, Zack Lemon & Tony Maas, directors Music by: Gordin Goodwin, Geoff Stradling, Vern Sielert, and Billy Byers. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Movers and Shakers](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-concert-4/) - Jon Nowortya, Conductor | Christina Martin, Clarinet Music by: Camphouse, Daugherty, Montgomery, Whitacre. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Symphony Orchestra: Something Wicked This Way Comes ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/orchestra-concert-2/) - Laurie Williams, Conductor Music by: Herrmann, Karlowicz, Saint-Saëns, and Schwartz. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Fall Choral Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choir-concert-2/) - Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Schola Caio Lopes and Meredith Smith, Conductors Music by: Bach, Cook, Lajos, Mendelssohn, Poulenc, and more. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive - [Art Therapy: Sam Froh](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-therapy-sam-froh/) - Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. About Sam FrohSamantha (Sam) Froh, - [Evening of Song featuring Echoing Air](https://news.uindy.edu/events/evening-of-song-4/) - Date: Monday, November 4, 2025Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Ruth Lilly Performance HallAdmission: Free and open to the publicL/P Credit: Approved for live attendance Join us for a special Evening of Song presented by the University of Indianapolis Department of Music. This concert features Echoing Air, a chamber ensemble dedicated to bringing the beauty of the Baroque - [Hound Hustle 5K Run/Walk](https://news.uindy.edu/events/hound-hustle-5k-run-walk/) - UIndy's 13th annual 5K is now in partnership with Coach Hathaway's Running South. Monday, October 20th · 6pm REGISTER HERE ABOUT The 13th annual Hound Hustle 5K Run/Walk is an annual tradition that attracts participants from all over the community. This year, in partnership with Perry Township Schools, the run is being combined with the - [Latinas Welding Guild: Consuelo Poland Lockhart](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latinas-welding-guild-consuelo-poland-lockhart/) - Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. About Consuelo Poland Lockhart Consuelo - [Gallery Talk with Mark Ruschman for the Jerald Jacquard: 3D Daydreaming Exhibition](https://news.uindy.edu/events/gallery-talk-with-mark-ruschmanfor-the-jerald-jacquard-3d-daydreaming-exhibition/) - Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. This lecture is led by - [Orchestra Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/orchestra-concert/) - Orchestra concert led by Dr. Laurie Williams. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [CANCELED--Faculty Artist Concert Series: The Anxiety of Influence](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-the-anxiety-of-influence/) - We are sorry that this event has been canceled. Meadow Bridgham, pianist and composerRichard Ratliff, pianist Borrowing a phrase from the scholar Harold Bloom, “The Anxiety of Influence” traces the legacy of inspiration through several generations from Ives and Bartók to Bolcom, Berners, and Bridgham. How do important composers adapt, modify, or even misread the - [Global Languages Movie Night: Radical](https://news.uindy.edu/events/radical/) - In the heart of a violence-stricken Mexican border town, a determined teacher defies convention to ignite his students' curiosity and unlock their hidden genius. Based on a true story, Radical is a stirring tale of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of education Spanish audio, English subtitles - [Handbells Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/handbells-concert-2/) - UIndy Handbell Choir under the direction of Mr. Peter Nichols This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra--Woodwinds and Piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music-3/) - Chamber music performed by members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Alistair Howlett, fluteJennifer Christen, oboeTrina Gross, clarinetMark Ortwein, bassoonGregory Martin, piano Glinka: Pathetique Trio in D minor for Clarinet, Bassoon and PianoMadeline Dring: Trio for Flute, Oboe, and PianoBozza: Three Pieces of Night Music (wind quartet)Ginastera: Duet for flute and oboeFucik “Die Gardinenpredigt” for clarinet, - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Sound Ecologies x Forward Motion--The Ocean Inside](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-sound-ecologies-x-forward-motion/) - Forward Motion performs works by Frances White, UIndy faculty member John Berners, and Sound Ecologies composers Luke Garrigus & Rob Funkhouser. Sound Ecologies is an Indianapolis music artist collective, dedicated to cultivating Music, Community, and Conservation. Forward Motion is an Indianapolis ensemble that advocates for the creation of new works by presenting innovative performances in a - [Alumni Music Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/alumni-music-recital/) - Enjoy the musical talents of UIndy alumni during this annual Alumni Recital during Homecoming. The concert will feature vocal and instrumental performances. If you are interested in performing, please contact Mitzi Westra at mwestra@uindy.edu by September 5th! - [Christmas from Campus](https://news.uindy.edu/events/christmas-celebration-4/) - Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive Christmas concert featuring talented students from the UIndy Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and UIndy choirs! This heartwarming event brings together the rich sounds of strings, brass, woodwinds, and voices to perform a selection of holiday classics and contemporary favorites. Join us for an unforgettable evening - [Christmas from Campus](https://news.uindy.edu/events/christmas-celebration-3/) - Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive Christmas concert featuring talented students from the UIndy Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and UIndy choirs! This heartwarming event brings together the rich sounds of strings, brass, woodwinds, and voices to perform a selection of holiday classics and contemporary favorites. Join us for an unforgettable evening - [Communiversity 2025: A Community-Wide Book Club-Style Read of To the Lighthouse](https://news.uindy.edu/events/communiversity-2025-a-community-wide-book-club-style-read-of-to-the-lighthouse/) - Join UIndy’s Communiversity 2025 and explore Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse through lively discussions, events, and a welcoming book club format with UIndy. - [Student Directed Productions (October)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-directed-productions-october/) - Anyone Can Dance by Sean Baker / Through Stained Glass by Axel Osborne October, Studio Theatre Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-directed-productions-tickets-1518716906149 - [MAC: A Macbeth Story (November)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mac-a-macbeth-story-november-2/) - A contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic, written by Dr. Grant Williams | November, Studio Theatre Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mac-a-macbeth-story-tickets-1519708542159 - [MAC: A Macbeth Story (November)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mac-a-macbeth-story-november/) - A contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic, written by Dr. Grant Williams | November, Studio Theatre Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mac-a-macbeth-story-tickets-1519708542159 - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Michael Davidman--American Piano Awards winner](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-michael-davidman-american-piano-awards-winner/) - 2025 American Piano Awards winner and Christel DeHaan Fellowship recipient Michael Davidman performs. Bach: Toccata in D Major, BWV 912Franck: Prelude, choral, et fugueSaint-Saëns/Liszt/Horowitz: Danse macabreLiszt: Sonata in B Minor - [Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion](https://news.uindy.edu/events/class-of-1975-50-year-reunion/) - Class of 1975, can you believe it's been 50 years since graduation? We're inviting you back to campus during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, September 20, for a 50-Year reunion! Register now. https://getinvolved.uindy.edu/classof1975 - [50-Year Club Dinner](https://news.uindy.edu/events/50-year-club-dinner/) - All graduates from 1975 or earlier are invited to this special dinner to celebrate their time at Indiana Central and welcome the Class of 1975 into the 50-Year Club. Advance registration is required for this event ($15/person). Health Pavilion 4th Floor, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Register here. https://getinvolved.uindy.edu/50-year-club-2025 - [UIndy Homecoming 2025](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-homecoming-2025/) - A hound always finds its way home. Experience UIndy's largest tradition in person on Saturday, September 20! See festivities for that weekend on the official Homecoming website and continue to check the page as the date nears. We can't wait to see you! https://www.uindy.edu/homecoming - [Tailgate Town](https://news.uindy.edu/events/tailgate-town/) - All are encouraged to enjoy Homecoming festivities at the biggest tailgate of the year – enjoy music and more as you gear up for the big game! Plus, we're hosting a new Tailgate Decorating Contest, and we can't wait to see how Hounds will participate. Stay tuned for more information.Tailgate spots can be reserved for - [CDFAC Gallery Exhibit: 3D Daydreaming (Sept. 8 – Oct. 10)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-exhibit-3d-daydreaming/) - September 8 - October 10, 2025Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays Join us on September 24, 5-6pm, for a lecture about the 3D Daydreaming exhibition and artist Jerald Jacquard. Jerald Jacquard 1937 - 2020 Jerald Jacquard was born in 1937 in Lansing Michigan and received - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra--Chamber Music](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-chamber-music/) - Beethoven and Mendelssohn String Quartets Peter Vickery, violinJayna Park, violinYang Guo, violaNicholas Donatelle, cello Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 18 No. 1 in F MajorMendelssohn: String Quartet in F minor Op. 80 - [CDFAC Gallery Reception: 3D Daydreaming](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-reception-3d-daydreaming/) - Please join us on September 8th from 4-6 P.M. for the opening reception of 3D Daydreaming featuring the works of Jerald Jacquard. All are welcome to attend. September 8 - October 10, 2025Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays Join us on September 24, 5-6pm, for a - [Unwelcomed Exhibit: A Fair Housing History of Sales & Lending Discrimination (AUG. 30 - SEPT. 26)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/unwelcomed-a-fair-housing-historyof-sales-lending-discrimination-aug-30-sept-26/) - Unwelcomed: A Fair Housing Historyof Sales & Lending DiscriminationKrannert Memorial Library (KML), Second FloorAugust 30 - September 26*Open during KML's normal operating hoursThe Department of Sociology alongside The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) presents Unwelcomed: A Fair Housing History of Sales & Lending Discrimination. The interactive exhibit educates participants on the systemic barriers that have impacted today’s - [President's Pep Rally](https://news.uindy.edu/events/presidents-pep-rally/) - Join us for the annual President’s Pep Rally, where we will celebrate Homecoming with the University’s 10th president, Dr. Tanuja Singh! This special pep rally will bring all Greyhounds together to celebrate our UIndy spirit and support our student-athletes competing later that day. Join us for your favorite game-day drinks and snacks before you set - [Kellogg Writers Series: Brittany Means](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-brittany-means/) - Brittany Means Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 | 7:30-8:30pm Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A Memoir Reading About: Brittany Means was born dead and then lived in a car and then in a huge black barn out in the cornfields of rural Indiana. Her debut memoir, Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways, earned a Kirkus starred - [Kellogg Writers Series: Christian Moody](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-christian-moody/) - Christian Moody Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 | 7:30-8:30pm Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A Fiction Reading About: Christian Moody’s debut short story collection, Lost in the Forest of Mechanical Birds, won the Dzanc Books Short Story Collection Prize. His stories have been published in Esquire.com, Alaska Quarterly Review, The Cincinnati Review, the Best New American - [Monumental Matchup](https://news.uindy.edu/events/monumental-matchup/) - Kick off the 2025 football season at Ascension St. Vincent Field on Thursday, August 28 at 6 p.m. Wear your crimson and grey and cheer on the Hounds as they face off against the Marian Knights. Don't miss this cross-town rivalry game! See Campus & Parking Map. Please enter Marian University’s campus off of Cold Spring Road. BUY YOUR TICKETS! General - [Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of UIndy's Writing Lab](https://news.uindy.edu/events/celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-uindys-writing-lab/) - The Writing Lab’s 40th AnniversaryThursday, March 21 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. Krannert Memorial Library, Blue Law Room (KML302) Join UIndy's Writing Lab to celebrate its 40-year commitment developing strong student writers.The celebration, set to begin at 5 p.m., will include the presentation of the first tutor of the year award and an alumni panel discussion moderated - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: "Will the Real Antonio Vivaldi Please Stand Up?"](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-will-the-real-antonio-vivaldi-please-stand-up/) - Thomas Gerber, harpsichordTamara Thweatt, Baroque fluteSophie Benn, Baroque cello In days gone by, the attribution of musical compositions was less reliable than today. From the time of Beethoven, for instance, to now, a composer put their stamp of authorship on their work--"This is mine, and no other's." In earlier times, authorship, for a number of - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-9/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Collaborative Piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/collaborative-piano/) - Collaborative piano recital led by Dr. Ryan Behan. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Latin Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-ensemble-jazz-combos-concert/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Composer's Forum Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/composers-forum-concert/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-8/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-7/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-6/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-5/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Jazz Combo Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-combo-concert/) - UIndy Jazz Combos will perform exciting and fiery jazz music. Free and open to the public! L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-3/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-concert-2/) - Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-concert-3/) - Symphonic Wind Ensemble led by Dr. Jon Noworyta. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Jazz Combos and Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-combos-and-latin-jazz-funk-ensemble-concert-3/) - UIndy Jazz Combos and the UIndy Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble will perform exciting and fiery jazz music. Free and open to the public! L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-2/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital/) - Music Department weekly student recital. Free and open to the public! This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Music Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-departmental-recital-4/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: The Kaleidoscope Suite with Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-the-kaleidoscope-suite-with-hickey-shanafelt-9ollective/) - Founded in 2019, the Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective is a contemporary jazz nonet dedicated to the performance and development of the modern jazz repertoire. Based in Indianapolis, the group is composed of established, local professionals and young, up-and-coming musicians who share a passion for connecting with our community through music. The band is primarily an outlet for - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Mitzi Westra, solo voice recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-mitzi-westra-solo-voice-recital/) - Exploring the Romance Languages—Mitzi Westra, voice, with Elisabeth Hoegberg, piano Art songs in French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: String Faculty](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-string-faculty/) - String Faculty in Concert with Nemanja Ostojic, guitar; Stephen Hawkey, cello; Susan Chan, viola; Sharif Ibrahim, bass; and Mitzi Westra, voice. Andrew Zohn, Sephardic Songs for Guitar and VoiceFranz Schubert, Selection of Lieder arranged for guitar and celloMa Si Cong, Song of Nostalgia arranged for viola and pianoReinhold Glière, Suite for viola and double bass - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Across the English Channel](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-across-the-english-channel/) - Ronen Chamber Ensemble In conjunction with UIndy Communiversity’s featured novel for 2025, To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, Ronen Chamber Ensemble presents “Across the English Channel,” including Benjamin Britten’s Oboe Quartet, Pierre Sancan’s Flute Sonatina, and Vaughan Williams’s On Wenlock Edge, with guest tenor David Sadlier. - [Indiana All-State Vocal Jazz Choir](https://news.uindy.edu/events/indiana-all-state-vocal-jazz-choir/) - Directed by Darmon Meader - [Chinese University of Hong Kong Chorus](https://news.uindy.edu/events/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-chorus/) - ICDA - Chinese University of Hong Kong Chorus - [School of Business Alumni Social](https://news.uindy.edu/events/school-of-business-alumni-social/) - Make plans to come back to the University of Indianapolis for a special School of Business social hour on August 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. You'll have the opportunity to meet fellow alumni, speak with Dr. Karl Knapp and Business faculty, and see the School's new Data Analytics Lab. Let us know you're coming by - [UIndy Gameday with the Indianapolis Indians](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-gameday-with-the-indianapolis-indians/) - Come have a ball with UIndy alumni and friends at Victory Field! Register today to watch the Indianapolis Indians take on the Gwinnett Stripers - [Global Languages Movie Night: El maestro que prometió el mar](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-el-maestro-que-prometio-el-mar/) - In El maestro que prometió el mar (2023), director Patricia Font brings to life the inspiring true story of Antoni Benaiges, a progressive teacher in 1930s rural Spain who vowed to show his students the sea—a promise tragically unfulfilled due to the Spanish Civil War. Decades later, Ariadna, the granddaughter of one of his pupils, - [Global Languages Movie Night: Goodbye Lenin](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-goodbye-lenin/) - In Good Bye, Lenin! (2003), director Wolfgang Becker presents a poignant and humorous tale of a devoted son who, to shield his mother from a potentially fatal shock after she awakens from a coma, recreates the illusion that East Germany still exists. Set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall's fall, this critically acclaimed film - [Global Languages Movie Night: J'ai perdu mon corps](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-jai-perdu-mon-corps/) - In J'ai perdu mon corps (2019), director Jérémy Clapin intertwines the surreal journey of a severed hand traversing Paris with the poignant memories of Naoufel, a young man grappling with loss and longing. This award-winning animated film masterfully blends fantasy and emotion, offering a unique meditation on fate, connection, and the human experience. French audio, - [Global Languages Movie Night: Cholitas](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-cholitas/) - In Cholitas (2019), five Indigenous Aymara women from Bolivia defy societal expectations by climbing Mount Aconcagua—the highest peak in the Americas—wearing their traditional pollera skirts. Their journey is a powerful testament to resilience, cultural pride, and the liberating spirit of mountaineering. Spanish audio, english subtitles - [Global Languages Movie Night: Fünf letzte Tage](https://news.uindy.edu/events/funf-letzte-tage/) - In Fünf letzte Tage (1982), director Percy Adlon presents the final days of anti-Nazi resistance fighter Sophie Scholl through the eyes of her cellmate, Else Gebel, highlighting their growing bond amid the oppressive confines of a Gestapo prison. This intimate chamber drama eschews overt dramatization to focus on quiet acts of courage and solidarity, offering - [Global Languages Movie Night: On Est Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-on-est-ensemble/) - In We Are One (2020), director Stéphane de Freitas spotlights activists worldwide—fighting racism, gender violence, and discrimination—whose stories converge through the unifying power of music. Featuring the song "Solidarité" by Matthieu Chedid and the Lamomali collective, this documentary is a heartfelt call for global unity and social change. French audio, english subtitles - [2025 Jazz & Recording Camp Final Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2025-jazz-recording-camp-final-concert/) - Join us for the final concert of the 2025 Jazz & Recording Camp! Jazz campers will present a jazz combo concert showcasing their work from the camp, while recording campers provide live sound, recording, and video expertise. Special thanks to our camp leaders: Dr. Mark O'Connor, Dr. Terence Mayhue, Prof. Peter Nichols, and Dr. Brett - [UIndy Jazz Faculty Perform at The Jazz Kitchen](https://news.uindy.edu/events/stanley-turrentine-eddie-harris-tribute-with-uindy-faculty-at-the-jazz-kitchen/) - DOORS 5PM | SHOW 7PM5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220BUY TICKETS HERE Join saxophonist Mark O'Connor and his quartet for an evening celebrating saxophonists Stanley Turrentine and Eddie Harris - the most bluesy and groovy tenor players straight ahead jazz has to offer. O'Connor's quartet features stellar organist and pianist Shawn McGowan, top call Indy - [新月 (New Moon): Endings and New Beginnings](https://news.uindy.edu/events/新月-new-moon-endings-and-new-beginnings/) - Join UIndy senior Jake Lin in his final solo appearance at UIndy with a program full of Romantic piano music featuring the works of Edvard Grieg, Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, and more. - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick … BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom-6/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick … BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom-5/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick … BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom-4/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick … BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom-3/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick … BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom-7/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick … BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom-2/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [Theatre Performance: Tick, Tick ... BOOM](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-tick-tick-boom/) - APRIL 3-5 & 10-12 AT 7 P.M., APRIL 5 AT 2 P.M.RANSBURG HALLL/P Credit Approved Join us for Jonathan Larsen’s captivating and award-winning musical, Tick, Tick…Boom! Written before his Broadway smash, Rent, this piece explores the struggles of an artist, Jon, in NYC trying to make it big and write a hit Broadway musical before he ages out - [USAF Chamber Winds](https://news.uindy.edu/events/usaf-chamber-winds/) - Join the USAF Chamber Winds for a family-friendly evening in an intimate concert setting. Hear several genres of music from classical to pop, by solo musicians, duos, and small ensembles - all performed by American Airmen. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You - [Spring Choral Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/spring-choral-concert/) - Join us for a the last choir concert of the semester featuring UIndy’s Schola, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, and Crimson Express choirs. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [2025 Annual Concerto Winner's Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2025-annual-concerto-winners-concert/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [Handbells/Student Chamber Music Combo Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/handbells-ensemble-concert/) - UIndy Handbell Choir under the direction of Mr. Peter Nichols. Student Chamber Music under the direction of Stephen Hawkey. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [UIndy Percussion Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/percussion-ensemble-3/) - Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Terence Mayhue. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [New Hopes](https://news.uindy.edu/events/new-hopes/) - Dr. Terence Mayhue will join the UIndy Symphonic Wind Ensemble for their final concert of the year as soloist on Michael Daugherty's "Raise the Roof" for Timpani and Wind Ensemble. The ensemble will also perform exciting music by Karel Husa, Viet Cuong, and John Williams. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit - [Jazz Combos and Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-combos-and-latin-jazz-funk-ensemble-concert-2/) - UIndy Jazz Combo I, Jazz Combo II, and the UIndy Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble perform exciting and fiery jazz music for their second concert of the Spring semester. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to - [Collaborative Piano Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/collaborative-piano-recital-2/) - Collaborative piano recital led by Dr. Ryan Behan This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the livestream. You must attend the concert/recital in its entirety to receive L/P credit. - [UIndy Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-jazz-ensemble-concert-2/) - The UIndy Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Mark O'Connor, will give a concert featuring vocalist Erin Benedict, UIndy Professor of Jazz Voice. Special guest ensemble is the Pendleton Heights High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mr. Chris Taylor. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic L/P credit is not given to students watching the - [Student Recital: hues I](https://news.uindy.edu/events/hues-i/) - When coming up with a theme for my recital, I immediately thought of my name and the various types of wordplay that could occur in my recital title. Unfortunately, my first name only has so many options (Rice, ecryb, rhyming schemes with twice or thrice…) and none sounded like they would fit as a recital - [Global Languages Talent Showcase & Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-talent-showcase-celebration/) - Join us for the Global Languages Showcase, an interdepartmental celebration hosted by the Global Languages and Music Departments. This immersive event celebrates the richness of linguistic and cultural diversity through a variety of artistic expressions, including poetry, music, storytelling, and art. Experience the beauty of global languages as UIndy students, staff, and faculty come together - [Showers Lecture: Kings as Messiah, Then and Now](https://news.uindy.edu/events/showers-lecture-kings-as-messiah-then-and-now/) - Apr 10, 20253 - 4:30 p.m. Online Panel Discussion Speakers: Heath Carter (Princeton Seminary) Heath W. Carter is the associate professor of American Christianity and Director of PhD Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary. He is the author of Union Made: Working People and the Rise of Social Christianity in Chicago and is currently finishing a book - [UIndy Hat Night with the Indiana Pacers](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-hat-night-with-the-indiana-pacers/) - Get an early start on your UIndy Day celebration! UIndy alumni, students, faculty/staff and friends are invited to join fellow Hounds for UIndy Hat Night with the Indiana Pacers. Display your UIndy pride while you cheer on the Pacers as they take on the Washington Wizards on April 8 at 7 p.m. Ticket price includes - [Counted Out: Special Screening](https://news.uindy.edu/events/counted-out-special-screening/) - Counted Out shows us the power of math in our society, our economy, and our democracy. A Special Screening of the Award-Winning FilmREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shaheen-college-of-arts-sciences-w-shortridge-counted-out-screening-tickets-1289903599389?aff=oddtdtcreator Monday, March 31st — Shortridge High School’s Caleb Mills Auditorium.3401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 — Enter Door 11 along 34th StreetDoors Open at 5:30 pm — Movie Starts - [Student Recital: Tarentella](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital-2/) - Anne Carlson and Isabella Marshall Junior Recital Annie and Bella will be doing a combined junior recital featuring Bach, Mozart, Stravinsky, Schumann, and other composers. There may be a brief comedy intermission. Please come support them and bring your friends! - [Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award: Presented to Oseye Boyd](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kevin-r-armstrong-ethical-leadership-award-presented-to-oseye-boyd/) - 2025 Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award: Presented to Oseye Boyd, Editor of Mirror Indy No registration required. Monday, Apr. 7 | 4 p.m.Award Ceremony and Dialogue in Schwitzer Student Center (UIndy Hall)Free and Open to the Community The Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award is given annually to an Indiana resident who demonstrates a long-term commitment to - [Kellogg Writers Series: Liz Whiteacre (Poetry Reading)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-liz-whiteacre-poetry-reading/) - Tuesday, April 8, 20257:30-8:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall APoetry ReadingL/P Credit AvailableFree and open to the public! The Kellogg Writers Series brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings.Liz Whiteacre’s poetry explores accident, disability, aging, and wellness. She is the author of Hit the Ground - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES Gregory Martin: Bucket List Pieces](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-gregory-martin-bucket-list-pieces/) - Bucket List Pieces UIndy piano professor Gregory Martin shares a solo recital of some of the repertoire on his must-do list: Mozart’s Sonata in A Minor, K310; Schumann’s Papillons, Op. 2; and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. - [Student Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital/) - Chris Gonima and Sherlyn Alvarez-Ortega's Junior Recital - [African Drums Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/african-drums-concert/) - UIndy African Drums Concert led by Mr. Art Reiner - [Haydn's Creation at 2nd Presbyterian Church](https://news.uindy.edu/events/haydns-creation-at-2nd-presbyterian-church/) - The UIndy Concert choir was invited by 2nd Pres., under director Dr. Shelle Louer to join forces in presenting one of the major choral orchestral master pieces of the classical era: Haydn's Creation. Featuring choirs from the church, UIndy CC and a full orchestra. This concert will be at the Second Presbyterian Church located at - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES The Tale of Poor Tom: a Led Zeppelin Imagining by Terence and Jeannie Mayhue](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-the-tale-of-poor-tom-a-led-zeppelin-imagining-by-terence-and-jeannie-mayhue/) - The Tale of Poor Tom: a Led Zeppelin Imagining by Terence and Jeannie Mayhue “Oh darling, darling, darling, walk a mile with me, for there’s a light in your eyes that keeps burning...” Ain’t a thing you can hide from Tom. Watch a haunting love story come to its regrettable end as, dazed and confused, he - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES Play Time! With Erin Benedict and Mitzi Westra](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-play-time-with-erin-benedict-and-mitzi-westra/) - Play Time! With Erin Benedict and Mitzi Westra It’s Play Time! Erin Benedict and Mitzi Westra have enjoyed being musical playmates for nearly 20 years in various genres and venues. Join them for a fun evening of vocal music from Henry Purcell to Irving Berlin to the amazing jazz arrangements of Kerry Marsh. Current UIndy singers will - [UIndy Day Alumni Happy Hour](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-day-alumni-happy-hour/) - Join us for a special Alumni Happy Hour at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis! Reconnect with old friends, enjoy delicious appetizers, sip your favorite drinks, and celebrate UIndy with fellow Greyhounds! Must be 21 to attend. Parking available. Register for the Alumni Happy Hour Today! Guggman Haus Brewing Co.1701 Gent Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202Thursday, April 10 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 - [Honors Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/honors-recital-2/) - Join us for an wonderful evening of music as the Music Department proudly presents its annual Honors Recital! This special recital will showcase the talents of the following ten music students who were nominated to perform: Olivia Kukor, Isabella Marshall, Ian Brooks, Aiden Stewart, Ashley Marr, Sofia Casasola Wust, Nathan Rakes, Bryce Hughes, Gabrielle Graves, - [Careers in Aging Month - Industry Panel](https://news.uindy.edu/events/careers-in-aging-month-industry-panel/) - Monday, March 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.VirtualL/P Credit Approved In celebration of Careers in Aging Month, the Delta Mu chapter of Sigma Phi Omega and the Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies are sponsoring an industry expert panel discussion. Join us in this engaging event and learn more about the field of gerontology, the aging - [UIndy Wind Conducting Workshop - Feb. 7 - 9](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-wind-conducting-workshop-feb-7-9/) - 15 participant conductors will be accepted. Early bird price available until 12/1. The University of Indianapolis Wind Conducting Workshop (2/7-2/9) is designed to give inspiring, hands-on experience to conductors of diverse skill levels - college students, music educators, professional, or community musicians. Our philosophy is to help you achieve your next level of musical artistry by - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra: La France Galante](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra-la-france-galante/) - Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra: La France Galante Adriane Post, the IBO's concertmaster, leads the orchestra in a program effervescing with French charm and elegance. First up is a suite from the 1697 opéra-ballet L'Europe galante by André Campra. That is followed by one of Michel Corrette's 25 "comic" concertos, from 1773, based on popular tunes of the day. Closing the - [Tenth Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on "Civic Spirit: Religion and Leadership in Indianapolis"](https://news.uindy.edu/events/tenth-richard-m-fairbanks-symposium-on-civic-spirit-religion-and-leadership-in-indianapolis/) - Civic Spirit: Religion and Leadership in Indianapolis Wednesday, April 9, 20259:30 a.m. —2:30 p.m.University of Indianapolis | Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy HallREGISTER HERE The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities invite you to attend the 2025 Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership. Serving as the tenth iteration of the event, “Civic Spirit: Religion and Leadership - [Summer Piano Camp (June 2-6, Ages 6-12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/summer-piano-camp/) - The Annual UIndy Summer Piano Camp is open to pianists with all levels of experience. Camp activities include lessons, ensembles, music theory and history, games and more with a recital concluding the event.Instructors include UIndy faculty, alumni, and students. This camp will meet M-F from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and will conclude on Friday - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES Meadow Bridgham and Liz Whiteacre: Garden Songs](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-garden-songs/) - Garden Songs This program explores the convergence of poetry and music as vessels for healing. UIndy professors Meadow Bridgham, composer, and Liz Whiteacre, poet, present an evening of piano music, poetry readings, and song, including a new version of their 2022 collaboration Seasons of Seizing: six poems on temporal lobe epilepsy. - [UIndy Day](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-day/) - UIndy Day is a day to unite and show the world your Greyhound pride while supporting current and future students at the University of Indianapolis. Whether you're a UIndy alum, student, parent, or faculty or staff member, this day is for you to celebrate and support our UIndy community.Learn more at uindy.edu/uindyday - [Isaiah Thompson, UIndy Artist in Residence from American Piano Awards, with UIndy Jazz Faculty and Jazz Combos](https://news.uindy.edu/events/isaiah-thompson-uindy-artist-in-residence-from-american-piano-awards-with-uindy-jazz-faculty-and-jazz-combos/) - Isaiah Thompson, the UIndy Artist in Residence from the American Piano Awards, will be performing with members of the UIndy Jazz Faculty as well as student jazz combos I & II.Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association (APA). - [Guest Composer Anthony Davis Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-composer-anthony-davis-concert/) - Renowned Composer Anthony Davis will appear at UIndy for a series of talks, concerts and community engagement activities on February 10-11, 2025.Hailed as one of the “great living American composers” by the New York Times, Anthony Davis stunned the operatic world with X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, and his 2020 Pulitzer Prize - [Interview Evening with Anthony Davis](https://news.uindy.edu/events/interview-evening-with-anthony-davis/) - Renowned Composer Anthony Davis will appear at UIndy for a series of talks, concerts and community engagement activities on February 10-11, 2025.Hailed as one of the “great living American composers” by the New York Times, Anthony Davis stunned the operatic world with X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, and his 2020 Pulitzer Prize - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES Musical Migration--Folk, Jazz, Classical?](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-musical-migration-folk-jazz-classical/) - Musical Migration — Folk, Jazz, Classical? Presenting outstanding composers who brought their own heritage, combined with American traditions, to create exquisite chamber works: Frenchman Darius Milhaud who taught jazz legend Dave Brubeck; Argentinian Astor Piazzola, master of the tango; the Czech Antonin Dvořák who declared American music must be founded upon Negro melodies; and millennial composer Reena Esmail, born in Chicago, - [Kellogg Writers Series: April Gibson (Poetry Reading)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-april-gibson-poetry-reading/) - Tuesday, March 4, 20257:30-8:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall APoetry ReadingL/P Credit AvailableFree and open to the public! The Kellogg Writers Series brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings. April Gibson is a poet, writer, and professor from the South Side of Chicago. Her work - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES "Regarding my songs...": Vocal Music of Edvard Grieg](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-regarding-my-songs/) - “Regarding my songs…” Mezzo soprano Mitzi Westra and pianist Gregory Martin explore the range of Edvard Grieg’s vocal output, from the early Hans Christian Andersen settings inspired by his future wife and greatest interpreter (Nina, a lyric soprano), to his late crowning achievement Haugtussa, a cycle in nynorsk, the newly established language of a nation striving for - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Stephanie Carpenter (Letterpress)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-stephanie-carpenter-letterpress/) - Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist.Stephanie Carpenter is a letterpress printer, - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Jim Viewegh & Nathan Foley (Educators)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-jim-viewegh-nathan-foley-educator/) - Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist.Meet the Artsists:Jim Viewegh has been - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-8/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-7/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-6/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-5/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-4/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-3/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables-2/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Las Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/las-mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables/) - Practice your Spanish every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 in the Global Languages Conference Room (Esch 033). - [Summer Piano Institute (June 9-13, Ages 12-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/summer-piano-camp-june-9-13-ages-12-18/) - The University of Indianapolis invites intermediate and advanced students ages 12-18 to an exciting week of music making at the 2025 UIndy Piano Institute June 9-13. Students participate in lessons, ensemble, masterclasses and workshops throughout the week and perform in a recital on the final day. Director of Keyboard Studies at UIndy, Dr. Ryan Behan, - [Music For All Abilities (June 6 & 7, entering K-Grade 12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-for-all-abilities-june-6-7-entering-k-grade-12/) - Camp participants of all abilities will engage in various music activities as small groups to focus on areas such as singing, movement to music, instrument playing, and original music creation (songwriting/composition). The students will work with music education and music therapy faculty and students for a fun-filled day of music making no matter the student’s - [Hullabaloo 2025: A Celebration of Letterpress Through Exhibition, Lecture, and Demonstration](https://news.uindy.edu/events/hullabaloo-2025-a-celebration-of-letterpress-throughexhibition-lecture-and-demonstration/) - Open House & Reception: Monday, February 10, 4 - 6 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery & Hullabaloo Printmaking Studio (CDFAC 113)Hullabaloo Press/Printmaking Studio Open House: 4 - 5 p.m.Make your own print; see presses running Gallery Reception: 5 - 6 p.m. This is a free, non-ticketed event. Come for part or all! Step into the timeless craft of letterpress and join Hullabaloo - [A Cabaret: An Artists’ Showcase](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase/) - This show runs Feb 20-22 @ 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.L/P Credit AvailableJoin us as we transform the Studio Theatre into the Café Theatre. Catered by UIndy Catering with coffee, pastries, and snacks, this performance is a showcase of theatrical and artistic talent from students across the University of Indianapolis in a coffeehouse-style setting. - [A Cabaret: An Artists’ Showcase](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase-2/) - This show runs Feb 20-22 @ 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.L/P Credit Available Join us as we transform the Studio Theatre into the Café Theatre. Catered by UIndy Catering with coffee, pastries, and snacks, this performance is a showcase of theatrical and artistic talent from students across the University of Indianapolis in a coffeehouse-style - [A Cabaret: An Artists’ Showcase](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase-3/) - This show runs Feb 20-22 @ 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.L/P Credit Available Join us as we transform the Studio Theatre into the Café Theatre. Catered by UIndy Catering with coffee, pastries, and snacks, this performance is a showcase of theatrical and artistic talent from students across the University of Indianapolis in a coffeehouse-style - [Movie Screening: Counted Out](https://news.uindy.edu/events/movie-screening-counted-out/) - Counted Out shows us the power of math in our society, our economy, and our democracy.Thursday, January 30, 7 P.M.Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, Christel DeHaan Performing Arts CenterL/P Credit Available In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win - [Music Major in the Making (June 9-13, Ages 14-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-major-in-the-making/) - A one-week resident instrumental music camp focused on the daily life of a collegiate music major including core music classes, major area classes, daily ensemble rehearsals, masterclasses, and presentations. The goal is to prepare future music students for the life of a collegiate music major. To register, please visit this link. Registration will close on May 22nd. - [Jazz & Recording Camp (June 2-6, Ages 14-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-recording-camp/) - This camp offers two tracks - one for performing musicians and one for students who want to learn more about Music Technology. The Jazz combo track students will receive instruction in jazz theory, jazz repertoire, improvisation, and will develop skills in performing in a jazz combo with faculty members including full-time and adjunct University of - [Cohorts](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cohorts/) - The Indianapolis Brass Choir joins members of the UIndy Wind Ensemble in large chamber works; included are the Gounod "Petite Symphony" and music by Strauss, Bernstein, and Berners - [Anniversaries](https://news.uindy.edu/events/anniversaries/) - The University of Indianapolis Symphonic Wind Ensemble will be joined by Dr. Steve Peterson, Guest Conductor, for a program of music celebrating the musical anniversaries of composers Anton Bruckner, Charles Ives, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. - [Primal Power Unleashed](https://news.uindy.edu/events/primal-power-unleashed/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [2025 Annual Concerto Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2025-annual-concerto-competition/) - The Annual Concerto Competition features student musicians from the UIndy Music Department performing a movement or short work as a soloist. Winners from the competition will be featured performers with the USO under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams on April 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm. - [Romantic Reverie](https://news.uindy.edu/events/romantic-reverie/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [FACULTY ARTIST CONCERT SERIES Molto Piano: Song and Dance](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-molto-piano-present-song-and-dance/) - Molto Piano: Song and Dance UIndy pianists Haruka Ostojić, Elisabeth Hoegberg, Ryan Behan, and Rebecca Sorley join forces in an annual tradition of piano duets, duos, and eight-hands. The music of this year’s theme—songs and dances—comes from composers Antonin Dvořák, Chen Yi, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Samuel Barber, and Moritz Moszkowski. - [Jazz Combos and Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-combos-and-latin-jazz-funk-ensemble-concert/) - UIndy Jazz Combo I, Jazz Combo II, and the UIndy Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble perform exciting and fiery jazz music for their first concert of the Spring semester. - [Choral Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choral-concert/) - Join us for a lovely concert featuring UIndy's Schola, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, and Crimson Express choirs. - [Junior Science and Humanities Symposium](https://news.uindy.edu/events/junior-science-and-humanities-symposium/) - The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a Department of Defense sponsored STEM program (U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force) that encourages high school students to conduct original research in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and publicly recognizes - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Alex Lewis (Ceramics)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-alex-lewis-ceramics/) - Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist.Alex Lewis is a visual artist - [UIndy Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-jazz-ensemble-concert/) - The UIndy Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Mark O'Connor, will give a concert with the Whiteland High School Jazz I Ensemble, directed by Mr. Pete Sampson. - [Pack the House](https://news.uindy.edu/events/pack-the-house/) - It's time to Pack the House as we fill Nicoson Hall in support of the UIndy Women's and Men's basketball teams. Both teams are set to take on the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons. The women's game begins at 1 p.m. in Nicoson Hall and the men's game starts at 3:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets today! Women's - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-28/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-20/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-21/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-22/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-23/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-24/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-26/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-25/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-27/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Global Languages Movie Night: Mucho, Mucho Amor-La Leyenda de Walter Mercado](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-mucho-mucho-amor-la-leyenda-de-walter-mercado/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Mucho, Mucho Amor: La Leyenda de Walter Mercado (The Legend of Walter Mercado) at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with Spanish audio and English subtitles. About Mucho, Mucho Amor: Dazzling and tender-hearted, legendary astrologer Walter Mercado vanished at the - [Global Languages Movie Night: La Sociedad de la Nieve](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-la-sociedad-de-la-nieve/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing La Sociedad de La Nieve (Society of the Snow) at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with Spanish audio and English subtitles. About La Sociedad de la Nieve: The flight of a rugby team crashes on a glacier in the - [Global Languages Movie Night: Je Ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-je-ne-suis-pas-un-homme-facile/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Je Ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile (I Am Not an Easy Man) at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with French audio and English subtitles. About Je Ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile: A shameless chauvinist gets a taste - [Global Languages Movie Night: Willkommen in Deutschland](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-willkommen-in-deutschland/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Willkommen in Deutschland (Welcome to Germany) at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with German audio and English subtitles. About Willkommen in Deutschland: When a well-off Munich family takes in Diallo, a refugee from Nigeria, he soon makes friends among - [Global Languages Movie Night: Chavela](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-chavela/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Chavela at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with Spanish audio and English subtitles. About Chavela: The life of a pioneering singer Chavela Vargas, from her birth in Costa Rica in 1919 to her death in Mexico in 2012. - [Community Music Academy (CMA) Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/community-music-academy-cma-recital/) - UIndy's Community Music Academy (CMA) offers private lessons taught by UIndy faculty and student instructors. Each semester, CMA hosts a recital showcasing the progress and achievements of its students, who range in age from 5 to 105! This concert is free and open to the public. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Christmas Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/events/christmas-concert-2/) - Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive Christmas concert featuring talented students from the UIndy Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and UIndy choirs! This heartwarming event brings together the rich sounds of strings, brass, woodwinds, and voices to perform a selection of holiday classics and contemporary favorites. Join us for an unforgettable evening - [Christmas Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/events/christmas-concert/) - Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive Christmas concert featuring talented students from the UIndy Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and UIndy choirs! This heartwarming event brings together the rich sounds of strings, brass, woodwinds, and voices to perform a selection of holiday classics and contemporary favorites. Join us for an unforgettable evening - [Crimson Express Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/crimson-express-concert/) - UIndy vocal jazz ensemble under the direction of Erin Benedict This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Percussion Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/percussion-ensemble-concert/) - UIndy Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Terence Mayhue. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-19/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-ensemble-concert-2/) - UIndy Latin Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Terence Mayhue and Jazz Combo under the direction of Dr. Mark O’ConnorThis concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [CDFAC Gallery Exhibition: Love Out Loud (Nov. 12 - Dec. 13)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-exhibition-love-out-loud-nov-12-dec-13/) - Love Out LoudIndia Cruse-GriffinNovember 12 - December 13, 2024Reception: Monday, November 18, 4-6pmGallery closed weekends and holidays Artist Statement Love Out Loud is an expression of artwork I have created in the past, and new work that expresses who I am through my Art. Some of the past works are fan favorites, while others are - [Jazz Combo Day (Grades 8 - 12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-combo-day-2/) - The University of Indianapolis Music Department welcomes all interested students, grades 8 - 12 to participate in this year’s UIndy Jazz Combo Day on November 23, 2024! This event is perfect for students who play jazz to come engage in morning and afternoon rehearsals, interact with UIndy’s jazz faculty members, and participate in an end-of-day - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Deep Dish Apple Pie--Music of John Berners](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-deep-dish-apple-pie-music-of-john-berners/) - A retrospective selection of compositions from 1998 to 2024 by UIndy Faculty composer John Berners. The Heart (2024) (premiere)—Mitzi Westra, mezzo-soprano; Gregory Martin, piano April Sonata (2024) (premiere)—Tamara Thweatt, flute; Gregory Martin, piano Nine Duos for Two Violins (2016)—Marisa Votapek and Sage Park, violins Sky Seeing: Three songs on poems by Thomas Hulme (2024) (premiere) and Cabaret Songs (1996–2017)—Mitzi - [The Heart's Home: Ellie Jones' Senior Piano Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/the-hearts-home-ellie-jones-senior-piano-recital/) - Senior music education student Ellie Jones will be performing Haydn's Piano Sonata in E Minor and seven pieces written by Polish-Jewish composer Szymon Laks for the Yiddish play "The Blacksmith's Daughters." There will be a reception following the performance– stay to say hi! - [Evening of Song](https://news.uindy.edu/events/evening-of-song-3/) - Join us for a lovely Evening of Song, a concert performed by our UIndy vocal students! From classical arias to broadway tunes, this performance will feature a variety of pieces highlighting the diverse group of talent within our vocalists in the music department. Whether you are a fan of musical theatre, opera, or classical music, - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Chamber Evolution--A String Ensemble Journey](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-chamber-evolution-a-string-ensemble-journey/) - String ensemble chamber music from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Nicholas Walker, Paris Skies for cello and double bassAntonin Dvořák, String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 77Arnold Schönberg, Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4 Sophia Cho, violinBella Seo, violinAmy Kniffen, violaCaleb Cox, violaStephen Hawkey, celloNicholas Donatelle, celloSharif Ibrahim, double bass - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Brittany Musgrave (Educator)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-brittany-musgrave-educator/) - Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. Brittany Musgrave is a current - [Student Composer's Forum](https://news.uindy.edu/events/composers-forum/) - Join us for the Student Composer's Forum where students will present their originally composed pieces in a concert. - [African Drum Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/african-drum-ensemble-concert/) - [UIndy Instrumental All-State Audition Preparation Workshop (For High School Students Only)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-instrumental-all-state-audition-preparation-workshop-for-high-school-students-only/) - The University of Indianapolis is hosting a FREE workshop for all Indiana high school students planning to audition for the IBA All-State Band. You will have the opportunity to work directly with our world-class faculty who will give you advice and various other tips to make your All-State audition successful. All students should bring their - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Faculty Pops](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-faculty-pops/) - Come see UIndy Music Faculty reimagine popular hits, but with a fresh, new twist. The songs you know by Taylor Swift*, performed like you've never heard! *The artist has no affiliation with this event, nor does the University endorse or promote the artist. - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Trevin Wyant (Illustrator & Educator)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-trevin-wyant-illustrator-educator/) - Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. Trevin Wyant is an illustrator, - [Ashley Hall-Tigh: Wellness Tips and Overcoming Performance Anxiety](https://news.uindy.edu/events/ashley-hall-tigh-wellness-and-overcoming-performance-anxiety/) - For a special music departmental event, Ashley Hall-Tigh, Principal Trumpet of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and formerly the second female in The Canadian Brass will be presenting on wellness and overcoming performance anxiety. - [Kellogg Writers Series: Gina Chung (Fiction Reading)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-gina-chung-fiction-reading/) - Tuesday, November 19, 20247:30-8:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall AFiction ReadingL/P Credit AvailableFree and open to the public! The Kellogg Writers Series brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings.Gina Chung is a Korean American writer from New Jersey currently living in New York City. She - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: 317 Proyecto presents The Fort Apache Tradition](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-317-proyecto-presents-the-fort-apache-tradition/) - Local ensemble 317 Proyecto, led by UIndy bass instructor Jacob Smith, presents a program combining Jazz, Folkloric Music, and Latin Jazz, and paying tribute to one of the greatest Latin Jazz Groups of all time, The Fort Apache Band. The band was led by legendary trumpeter Jerry Gonzalez and his brother legendary bassist Andy Gonzalez. Jacob - [School of Business Alumni Happy Hour](https://news.uindy.edu/events/school-of-business-happy-hour/) - UIndy School of Business Alumni are invited to meet and network with fellow UIndy business alumni at the District Tap. Dean Karl Knapp will be in attendance. Appetizers provided. Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration Requested by October 30 District Tap – Northside,3720 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46240 Click here to register - [UIndy Jazz Combo Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-jazz-combo-concert/) - [Symphony Orchestra Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphony-orchestra-2/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Mesas de Conversación (Spanish Conversation Tables)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversacion-spanish-conversation-tables/) - Practice your Spanish-speaking skills each week with Francisco Gómez! - [Chamber Music Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/chamber-music-concert/) - A concert of student chamber ensembles under the direction of Stephen Hawkey This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [World Fest](https://news.uindy.edu/events/world-fest/) - World Fest is a multicultural extravaganza aimed at celebrating diversity, fostering cultural exchange, and promoting global understanding. It will feature a vibrant array of performances, exhibitions, culinary delights, and interactive activities representing cultures from around the world. Date: October 17, 2024 Venue: University of Indianapolis, Schwitzer Student Center Event Highlights Cultural Performances: Live music, dance, and - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 14)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-14/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 15)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-15/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 16)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-16/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 21)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-21/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 21)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-21-2/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 22)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-22/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Theatre Performance: Circle Mirror Transformation (Nov. 23)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-circle-mirror-transformation-nov-23/) - by Annie Baker Step into the quirky world of an acting class where the drama is not just on stage but in every interaction! Watch the drama unfold as the aspiring actors and enigmatic coach navigate the rollercoaster of acting exercises, emotional games, and creative clashes. This play runs Nov 14-16, 21-23, with a 3 - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Brad Vetter (Designer & Printer)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-brad-vetter-designer-printer/) - Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableRegistration requested, RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-mindset-a-community-letterpress-event-tickets-995541640847 Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist.Brad Vetter is a designer, letterpress printer, artist, and educator currently - [36th Annual Celebration of Flags](https://news.uindy.edu/events/36th-annual-celebration-of-flags/) - Thursday, Oct. 17 2 - 3 p.m.Smith MallJoin us for one of UIndy's greatest traditions, Celebration of Flags, where we will celebrate the rich diversity of our campus community. Modeled after the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the Celebration will honor all known international heritage of students, faculty and staff. There are more than 75 countries represented - [Voice Masterclass with Ashley Dixon](https://news.uindy.edu/events/voice-masterclass-with-ashley-dixon/) - Mark your calendars for October 17 at 6:30pm! If you've ever been curious about what a voice masterclass looks like, join us for an exciting opportunity featuring renowned mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon! In this public masterclass, Ashley will work with a select group of UIndy vocalists, offering them expert feedback as they showcase their vocal skills. - [Piano Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/piano-ensemble-concert/) - This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Solar Eclipse Offering: Girl Scout Programs](https://news.uindy.edu/events/solar-eclipse-offering-girl-scout-programs-2/) - Get ready for all things eclipse with the UIndy Department of Physics and Earth-Space Science. Spend some time learning about the sun, the moon, and the amazing natural phenomenon that we will be able to see in April. Scouts will get a chance to do activities with staff and students, earn an eclipse fun patch, - [Sound Ecologies Presents Orchestramania](https://news.uindy.edu/events/sound-ecologies-presents-orchestramania/) - Sound Ecologies presents: Orchestramania 2024 Performed by the Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra Six World premieres of new pieces by Indiana-based composers at Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. 10/8/24 at 7pm Name your price tickets. Works by Amanda S., Darrin Isaac, John Berners, Luke Garrigus, Brenna Green, and Rob Funkhouser Join us on Tue Oct 08 2024 at 7:00 PM at - [USAF Band of Mid America Brass Quintet Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/usaf-band-of-mid-america-brass-quintet-concert/) - This is a free concert for the public presented by the USAF Band of Mid-America Quintet. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Ronen Ensemble presents Autour de Gabriel Fauré](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-ronen-ensemble-presents-autour-de-gabriel-faure/) - Autour de Gabriel Fauré: A Celebration of the Master and his Legacy a Centenary after his Death The Ronen Chamber Ensemble pays tribute to Gabriel Fauré upon the 100th Anniversary of his death. A program of music by members of his musical circle and compositional descendants – including Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps, an - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-concert-2/) - UIndy Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jon Noworyta This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Jazz Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-concert/) - This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Choir Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choir-concert/) - UIndy choirs under the direction of Mr. Caio Lopes and Dr. Meredith Smith This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Handbells Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/handbells-concert/) - UIndy Handbell Choir under the direction of Mr. Peter Nichols This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-concert/) - UIndy Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jon Noworyta This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Jazz Ensemble with APA Winner Isaiah Thompson](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-with-apa-winner-isaiah-thompson/) - Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist, bandleader and composer began studying at The Calderone School of Music from an early age. Soon after, Isaiah continued his studies with Jazz - [Latin Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-ensemble-concert/) - UIndy Latin Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Terence Mayhue and Jazz Combo under the direction of Dr. Mark O’Connor This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Alumni Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/alumni-recital-2/) - Help us to celebrate UIndy's homecoming by joining us for the Alumni Recital! - [Symphony Orchestra Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphony-orchestra-concert/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Kellogg Writers Series: Beth Nguyen (Memoir Reading)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writers-series-beth-nguyen-memoir-reading/) - Wednesday, October 23, 20247:30-8:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall AMemoir ReadingL/P Credit AvailableFree and open to the public! The Kellogg Writers Series brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings.Beth Nguyen is the author of four books, most recently the memoir Owner of a Lonely Heart, - [Sutphin Lecture: "TWO LOOKS" The Photographs of Alex Webb & Rebecca Norris Webb](https://news.uindy.edu/events/sutphin-lecture-two-looks-the-photographs-of-alex-webb-rebecca-norris-webb/) - Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 - 7:30 p.m.UIndy Hall AL/P Credit AvailableThis event is free and open to the public. This Sutphin Lecture is hosted by UIndy’s Department of Art & Design and affiliated with Aurora PhotoCenter in Indianapolis, IN.RSVP requested. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-looks-the-photographs-of-alex-webb-and-rebecca-norris-webb-tickets-981977931427 Poet and photographer Rebecca Norris Webb and Magnum photographer Alex Webb - [CDFAC Gallery Exhibition Reception: Night Calls](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-exhibition-reception-night-calls/) - Exhibition reception: Thursday, October 3, 4-6pm. Free and open to the public, all are welcome. Night Calls is an homage to poet and photographer Rebecca Norris Webb’s 100-plus-year-old doctor father and to the Indiana landscape. For six years, she retraced the route of some of his house calls through rural Rush County, where they both were born. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra presents Vivaldi!](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra-presents-vivaldi/) - This Faculty Artist Concert Series event takes place on a SUNDAY at 3:00, rather than the usual Monday at 7:00. Free for UIndy community; other patrons may purchase tickets from www.indybaroque.org. Vivaldi! led by Artistic Director & traverso player Barthold KuijkenProgram:Concerto in C major RV 114 for Strings and Basso ContinuoConcerto in B-flat major RV 548 for - [Solar Eclipse Offering: Girl Scout Programs](https://news.uindy.edu/events/solar-eclipse-offering-girl-scout-programs/) - Get ready for all things eclipse with the UIndy Department of Physics and Earth-Space Science. Spend some time learning about the sun, the moon, and the amazing natural phenomenon that we will be able to see in April. Scouts will get a chance to do activities with staff and students, earn an eclipse fun patch, - [Peace Corps Panel](https://news.uindy.edu/events/peace-corps-panel/) - Peace Corps Panel Featuring UIndy alums Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 7-8:30 p.m., Zoom Event L/P credit - [International Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships](https://news.uindy.edu/events/international-scholarships-internships-and-fellowships/) - International Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships Featuring a UIndy student applicant Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 7-8:30 p.m., Zoom Event L/P credit - [Communiversity! Free online, book-club-style course](https://news.uindy.edu/events/communiversity-free-online-book-club-style-course/) - Since 2016, the University of Indianapolis has offered a fun, free online, book-club-style course called Communiversity. This course is open to everyone — alumni, current students and community members alike! For those who love to read, or interested in the great reform movements of the nineteenth century, consider UIndy’s Communiversity 2023!The course takes place throughout - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Stephanie Haines](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-stephanie-haines/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni!Stephanie Haines is the Arts Education & Accessibility Program Manager at the Indiana - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Patricia Cavanaugh (Art Therapist)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-patricia-cavanaugh-art-therapist/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni! Patricia Cavanaugh is a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist that - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Kami Spear (Photographer)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-kami-spear-photographer/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni! Kami Spear is a fine art and commercial photographer living and working - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Jon Johnson (Visual Artist)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-jon-johnson-visual-artist/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni! Jon Johnson graduated from UIndy in 2012 with a Bachelor's in Visual - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Glenn Woods (Potter)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-glenn-woods-potter/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni! Glenn grew up in Middlebury- a small farming community in northern Indiana. - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Gary Barker (Comic Artist)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-gary-barker-comic-artist/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni! Gary’s career is primarily as an artist on Garfield for comic strip - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Alison Verplaetse (Archivist)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-alison-verplaetse-archivist/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni! Alison Verplaetse is the Archivist for the Public Art Archive™, the largest - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Alex Pesak (Graphic Designer)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-alex-pesak-graphic-designer/) - Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art & Design, this year’s line-up includes all UIndy alumni!Alex Pesak, owner of AP The Creative, is a local brand designer, illustrator, - [A Communiversity Lecture by Dr. Liz Ziff ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-communiversity-lecture-by-dr-liz-ziff/) - Communiversity features four live, public lectures, presented by faculty members from the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences and special guests. Presented from a different academic perspective each time, lectures cover topics that are both applicable to the course novel, Middlemarch, set during the great reform movement of the nineteenth century, and modern times. Lectures are open to UIndy - [A Communiversity Lecture by Dr. Chad Martin](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-communiversity-lectureby-dr-chad-martin/) - Communiversity features four live, public lectures, presented by faculty members from the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences and special guests. Presented from a different academic perspective each time, lectures cover topics that are both applicable to the course novel, Middlemarch, set during the great reform movement of the nineteenth century, and modern times. Lectures are open to UIndy - [A Communiversity Lecture by Dr. Jonathan Evans](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-communiversity-lecture-by-dr-jonathan-evans/) - Communiversity features four live, public lectures, presented by faculty members from the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences and special guests. Presented from a different academic perspective each time, lectures cover topics that are both applicable to the course novel, Middlemarch, set during the great reform movement of the nineteenth century, and modern times. Lectures are open to UIndy - [Homecoming - Sept 27-28, 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/homecoming-sept-28-2024/) - A Hound Always Finds Its Way Home! We are excited to celebrate the University of Indianapolis 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend with you this year! We invite all Hounds and their families to participate in this campus tradition. Visit homecoming.uindy.edu for a list of this year's events! - [Dementia Friendly Indianapolis 2nd Annual Fall Festival](https://news.uindy.edu/events/dementia-friendly-indianapolis-2nd-annual-fall-festival/) - Join UIndy's Center for Aging & Community for it's second annual Dementia Friendly Indianapolis, Fall Festival!October 9 | 3 - 5 p.m.UIndy Hall A in the Schwitzer Student CenterREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dementia-friendly-indianapolis-2nd-annual-fall-festival-tickets-1000763579807?aff=erelexpmltA great place to come an enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, activities, food, music and fun. Representatives of Alzheimer's Association, Independent Adult Day Centers, Caregiver - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Mark O'Connor Quartet presents Like a Kid Again, part 2](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-mark-oconnor-quartet-presents-like-a-kid-again-part-2/) - Mark O'Connor Quartet (begin at 10 min and 46 seconds) UIndy faculty saxophonist Mark O'Connor performs his own compositions for jazz quartet from his future album Like a Kid Again, including "Climbin' and Slidin'," "Sprinkler Dash," "Quiet Time," "The Wrong Side of the Clock (For the Parents)," and "One Step at a Time." Mark O'Connor, - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Robin Cooper (Curator)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-robin-cooper-curator/) - Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required – seating is first come, first served. Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist.Over her twenty-year career, Robin has - [Theatre Performance: All in the Timing (Sept. 20)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-all-in-the-timing-sept-23/) - PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Time is a created thing, to say “I don’t have time” is like saying “I don’t want to.” About the Show: David Ives’ All in the Timing is a collection of five diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies. It’s a witty, romantic, absurd, and existentially-minded evening of theatre. About the performers: This production is presented by UIndy - [Theatre Performance: All in the Timing (Sept. 19)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-all-in-the-timing-sept-22/) - PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! Time is a created thing, to say “I don’t have time” is like saying “I don’t want to.” About the Show: David Ives’ All in the Timing is a collection of five diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies. It’s a witty, romantic, absurd, and existentially-minded evening of theatre. About the performers: This production is presented by - [CDFAC Gallery Exhibition: Night Calls (Sept. 9 - Oct. 25)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-exhibition-night-calls-sept-9-oct-25/) - September 9 through October 25, 2024 Gallery entrance is free and open to the public. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Closed University holidays (including Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15, UIndy’s Fall Break). The University of Indianapolis Department of Art & Design is pleased to present a selection of 18 photographs from Night Calls by Rebecca - [Art & Design Lecture Series: Michelle Itczak (Art Therapist & Educator)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-lecture-series-michelle-itzak-art-therapist-educator/) - Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 115L/P Credit AvailableNo registration required - seating is first come, first served.Join the Department of Art & Design for this semester’s Art & Design Lecture Series! Each series is dedicated to the life and work of a different artist.Michelle Itczak, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC, ATCS is - [Discussion on Housing Discrimination with Fair Housing Center](https://news.uindy.edu/events/discussion-on-housing-discrimination-with-fair-housing-center/) - [Guest Artist Concert Miniseries: Wolfgang David, violin and David Gompper, composer and pianist](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-artist-concert-miniseries-wolfgang-david-violin-and-david-gompper-composer-and-pianist-3/) - Three-Recital Series: Thursday-Friday-Saturday, September 5-6-7, 2024Each evening at 7:00 PM in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall FREE J.S. BACH: Complete Works for Solo Violin: All six Sonatas and PartitasDavid GOMPPER: Repons I-II-III for violin and piano Wolfgang David, violinDavid Gompper, composer and pianist - [Guest Artist Concert Miniseries: Wolfgang David, violin and David Gompper, composer and pianist](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-artist-concert-miniseries-wolfgang-david-violin-and-david-gompper-composer-and-pianist-2/) - Three-Recital Series: Thursday-Friday-Saturday, September 5-6-7, 2024Each evening at 7:00 PM in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall FREE J.S. BACH: Complete Works for Solo Violin: All six Sonatas and PartitasDavid GOMPPER: Repons I-II-III for violin and piano Wolfgang David, violinDavid Gompper, composer and pianist - [Guest Artist Concert Miniseries: Wolfgang David, violin and David Gompper, composer and pianist](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-artist-concert-miniseries-wolfgang-david-violin-and-david-gompper-composer-and-pianist/) - Three-Recital Series: Thursday-Friday-Saturday, September 5-6-7, 2024Each evening at 7:00 PM in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall FREE J.S. BACH: Complete Works for Solo Violin: All six Sonatas and PartitasDavid GOMPPER: Repons I-II-III for violin and piano Wolfgang David, violinDavid Gompper, composer and pianist - [Theatre Performance: All in the Timing (Sept. 21)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-all-in-the-timing/) - PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Time is a created thing, to say “I don’t have time” is like saying “I don’t want to.” About the Show: David Ives’ All in the Timing is a collection of five diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies. It’s a witty, romantic, absurd, and existentially-minded evening of theatre. About the performers: This production is - [Global Languages Movie Night: Frida](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-frida/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Frida at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with Spanish audio and English subtitles. About Frida: An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the - [Global Languages Movie Night: Amelie](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-amelie/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Amelie at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with French audio and English subtitles. About Amelie: Despite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on - [Global Languages Movie Night: Das Leben Der Anderen](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-movie-night-das-leben-der-anderen/) - Join us for Global Languages Movie Night! We will be showing Das Leben Der Anderen (The Lives of Others) at 6 PM in HEAL 138. The movie will be played with German audio and English subtitles. About Das Leben Der Anderen: In 1984 east Berlin, an agent of the secret police conducting surveillance on a writer - [Communiversity - Book-Club-Style Course!](https://news.uindy.edu/events/communiversity-book-club-style-course/) - Since 2016, the University of Indianapolis has offered a book-club-style course called Communiversity — where lifelong learning meets community engagement. This course is open to everyone; alumni, current students and community members alike! For those who love to read, or interested in social mobility and responsibility, philanthropy, and law vs. justice then UIndy’s Communiversity 2024 - [Make Music (U)Indy](https://news.uindy.edu/events/make-music-uindy/) - Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique and is now celebrated on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. Make Music Day made its American debut 19 years ago in New York. Since then, over 100 cities throughout the country have established city-wide celebrations providing free - [UIndy Game Day with the Indianapolis Indians 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-game-day-indianapolis-indians-2024/) - Come "have a ball" with UIndy alumni and friends at Victory Field! Register today to watch the Indianapolis Indians take on the Columbus Clippers. Registration includes game day tickets and unlimited food and drinks during the private buffet in the Corona Premier Patio. Only 200 spots are available. Registration is required by June 19. Any - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-13/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-12/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-11/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-10/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-9/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-8/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-7/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-6/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-5/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-4/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-3/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-2/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024/) - All are welcome to attend. April 15 – May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Art & Design Juried Student Exhibition 2024: Reception & Department Award Ceremony](https://news.uindy.edu/events/art-design-juried-student-exhibition-2024-reception-department-award-ceremony/) - Please join us on April 15th from 4-6pm for our opening reception and award ceremony! All are welcome to attend. Reception & Department Award CeremonyMonday, April 15, 4-6 P.M.Dept. Awards Announced at 5 P.M.CDFAC Lobby, west end of CDFAC April 15 - May 1, 2024Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Closed weekends and University holidays - [Jazz Ensemble with Southport High School Jazz Band](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-4/) - Southport High School Jazz Band joins the UIndy Jazz Ensemble. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award: Presented to Tamika Catchings](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kevin-r-armstrong-ethical-leadership-award-presented-to-tamika-catchings/) - Inaugural Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award: Presented to Tamika CatchingsREGISTER HERE!Tuesday, Apr. 2 | 4 p.m.Award Ceremony and Dialogue at Schwitzer Student Center (UIndy Hall)Free and Open to the CommunityThe Kevin R. Armstrong Ethical Leadership Award is given annually to an Indiana resident who demonstrates a long-term commitment to strengthening the larger community through ethical leadership.About the - [United States Air Force Band of Mid-America: Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/united-states-air-force-band-of-mid-america-shades-of-blue-jazz-ensemble/) - Join the U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to hear a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band swing to bebop, fusion, and modern jazz. Free admission; ticket reservations required through QR link or http://afbandtix.com. The SHADES OF BLUE JAZZ ENSEMBLE performs a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band jazz - [UIndy Interdisciplinary Faculty Mixer](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-university-wide-interdisciplinary-faculty-mixer/) - Would you like to host a guest presenter from another discipline to enrich your class next semester? Would you like to visit another class to share your specialty? Here's a way to set up a connection: UIndy University-wide Interdisciplinary Faculty MixerA Business Professor visits a Nursing Class! A Musician Visits Physics Class! The possibilities are endless! Friday, April 12, 2024, 12–2PM in CDFAC lobbyRefreshments - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Ronen Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-ronen-ensemble/) - Ronen Ensemble: Endings & Beginnings In a very special program designed to coincide with the solar eclipse, Ronen Chamber Ensemble co-founder and emeritus UIndy professor David Bellman returns for a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, written while the composer was a POW in World War II. Messiaen's masterpiece is inspired - [Global Languages Showcase](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-languages-showcase/) - Please join the department of Global Languages for our first ever Global Languages Showcase! This will be a 2-part free event starting at 1 PM with the special talent showcase of our talented UIndy students, staff, and faculty. Following the showcase will be the Marga Meier Awards presented to excelling students within the Global Languages - [Guest Composer Concert: Dr. Elainie Lillios](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-composer-concert-dr-elainie-lillios/) - Guest Composer Concert: Dr. Elainie Lillios from Bowling Green University This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cafe-theatre-presents-a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase/) - April 4 - 6 & 11 - 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird...into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [Marine Band San Diego](https://news.uindy.edu/events/marine-band-san-diego/) - Marine Band San Diego’s Concert Band, along with small ensembles including their rock band, will present a wonderful evening of musical entertainment at the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall of the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis on March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The program, sponsored by the University’s Music Department, features - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: American Liszt Society - Indianapolis Chapter; Ryan Behan and Kent Cook, pianists](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-ryan-behan-piano/) - Join pianists Ryan Behan and Kent Cook for an evening of solo and duo piano repertoire, featuring works by Ligeti, Gluck, Bach, Bridgham, and rarely heard masterpieces from Liszt's late period. - [Greyhound Club Golf Outing](https://news.uindy.edu/events/2024-greyhound-club-golf-outing/) - The Greyhound Club Golf Outing bringing together UIndy alumni, parents and friends. Date: Friday, June 21 Time: 12 - 6 p.m. Location: Timbergate G.C. - Edinburgh, IN - 151 St Andrews Ave, Edinburgh, IN 46124 RSVP HERE - [Invitational Golf Classic](https://news.uindy.edu/events/invitational-golf-classic/) - The Greyhound Club Golf Outing bringing together UIndy alumni, parents and friends. Date: Friday, August 2 Time: 12 - 6 p.m. Location: Golf Club of Indiana, Whitestown, IN - 6905 South 525 East, Whitestown, IN. 46075 RSVP HERE - [Choir and Orchestra: Requiem for the Living composed by Dan Forrest with UIndy Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, Schola, and Treble Choir](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choir-and-orchestra-requiem-for-the-living-composed-by-dan-forrest-with-uindy-symphony-orchestra-concert-choir-schola-and-treble-choir/) - The UIndy choirs join forces with the UIndy Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Ninth Annual Fairbanks Symposium "Seed to Sustenance: Farming, Food and Hunger in Indianapolis"](https://news.uindy.edu/events/ninth-annual-fairbanks-symposium-seed-to-sustenance-farming-food-and-hunger-in-indianapolis/) - Wednesday, March 20 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy HallREGISTER HERE!The University of Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities invites you to the 2024 Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium with a focus on Indianapolis food disparity, hunger, farming and more. Building off the last decade of Fairbanks experiences, the 2024 symposium uses the theme of "Seed - [Music Major In The Making – (June 10-14) (ages 14-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-major-in-the-making-june-10-14-ages-13-18/) - A one-week resident instrumental music camp focused on the daily life of a collegiate music major including core music classes, major area classes, daily ensemble rehearsals, masterclasses, and presentations. The goal is to prepare future music students for the life of a collegiate music major.REGISTER HERE! - [Choral Reflections: Sacred Works by Indiana Composers](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choral-reflections-sacred-works-by-indiana-composers/) - UIndy is pleased to host this special event featuring a choir of UIndy alums and area professionals. New choral selections by Daniel Watson and Rev. Darrin Isaac, both UIndy Music alumni, will be performed in this exciting concert sponsored by Sound Ecologies. - [The Disaster Pact - An Original One-act Musical by Elizabeth Enderle](https://news.uindy.edu/events/elizabeth-enderle-capstone-performance/) - How do you live when you think the world might be ending? Join us on March 21 for a preview performance of The Disaster Pact, an original one-act musical by Elizabeth Enderle, written as her Honors Capstone project. See a glimpse into the lives of three college students trying to live their normal lives and make peace under the - [Jazz Artist Concert Series: Tamir Hendelman](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-artist-concert-series-tamir-hendelman/) - LA-based jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman performs with Mark O'Connor, Jacob Smith, and Richard "Sleepy" Floyd. - [Guest Artist Concert: The Volt & Potenza Piano Duo](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-artist-concert-norwegian-piano-duo/) - The Volt & Potenza Duo, pianists Giulio Potenza and Oda Voltersvik, present “Grieg in Rome,” a program related to Edvard Grieg’s excursions to Rome, the first of which made a great impression on him artistically in 1865–66. He wrote the orchestral work In Autumn during this trip, later transcribed for four hands. His meetings with Franz Liszt in - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Extraordinary Measures](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-extraordinary-measures/) - Extraordinary Measures A program of out-of-the ordinary chamber music: Loeffler’s Four Poems for voice, viola, and piano; Ravel’s Sonatine for flute, viola, and harp; and two new pieces for bassoon—Dark Matter for solo Electrified Bassoon by Marc Mellits, composed in 2018, and the world premiere of Triumvirate for bassoon, piano, and drum set by Daniel Burwasser . Mitzi Westra, voiceGregory Martin, - [Summer Piano Camp – (June 3-7) (ages 6-12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/summer-piano-camp-june-3-7-ages-6-12/) - The 30th Annual UIndy Summer Piano Camp is open to pianists with all levels of experience. Camp activities include lessons, ensembles, music theory and history, games and more with a recital concluding the event. Instructors include UIndy faculty, alumni, and students.REGISTER HERE! - [Music For All Abilities - (June 8, June 22) (entering K through grade 12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-for-all-abilities-june-8-june-22-entering-k-through-grade-12-2/) - Camp participants of all abilities will engage in various music activities as small groups to focus on areas such as singing, movement to music, instrument playing, and original music creation (songwriting/composition). The students will work with music education and music therapy faculty and students for a fun-filled day of music making no matter the students - [Music For All Abilities – (June 8 & June 22) (entering K through grade 12)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/music-for-all-abilities-june-8-june-22-entering-k-through-grade-12/) - Camp participants of all abilities will engage in various music activities as small groups to focus on areas such as singing, movement to music, instrument playing, and original music creation (songwriting/composition). The students will work with music education and music therapy faculty and students for a fun-filled day of music making no matter the students - [Summer Piano Institute – (June 10-14) (ages 12-18)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/summer-piano-institute-june-10-14-ages-12-18/) - The University of Indianapolis invites intermediate and advanced students ages 12-18 to an exciting week of music making at the 2023 UIndy Piano Institute June 12-16 from 9 am-4 pm. Students participate in lessons, ensemble, masterclasses and workshops throughout the week and perform in a recital on the final day. Director of Keyboard Studies at - [University Series - Eve Isn't Evil: Women and Children in the Bible](https://news.uindy.edu/events/university-series-eve-isnt-evil-women-and-children-in-the-bible/) - Showers LectureFeb. 28, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location: R.B. Annis Theatre, Health Pavilion 138 Hosted by the Department of Philosophy and ReligionThis event is free, however we ask that you register in advance via the link below:REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE How does the Bible tell the stories of women? And Children? How did - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra/) - Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra: Haydn and Stamitz UIndy ensemble-in-residence presents classical music too seldom heard because of Mozart’s shadow: two of Haydn’s lesser-known symphonies, and one of the best 18th-century flute concertos, written by Carl Stamitz. HAYDN | Symphony No. 19 in D Major, Hob.1/19STAMITZ | Flute Concerto in G Major, Op. 29HAYDN | Symphony No. 43 in Eb Major “Merkur,” Hob. - [Kellogg Writers Series: Maggie Graber (Poetry Reading)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writer-series-maggie-graber-poetry-reading/) - Thursday, Feb. 22, 20247:30 - 8:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall APoetry ReadingLP Credit Free and open to the public! The Kellogg Writers Series brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings. Maggie Graber is a queer millennial poet from the Great Lakes. She is a - [Jazz Artist Concert Series: APA Jazz Artist Isaiah Thompson](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-artist-concert-series-apa-jazz-artist-isaiah-thompson/) - American Pianists Association Jazz Artist Isaiah Thompson performs with the UIndy Jazz Quintet. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist, bandleader and - [Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble and Jazz Quintet](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-funk-ensemble-and-jazztet/) - Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble under the direction of Terence Mayhue and Jazz Quintet under the direction of Mark O'Connor This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble + Jazz Quintet](https://news.uindy.edu/events/latin-jazz-funk-ensemble-jazztet/) - UIndy Latin Jazz Funk Ensemble under the direction of Terence Mayhue and Jazz Quintet under the direction of Mark O'Connor This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Eclipses: Awe and Wonder Across Cultures](https://news.uindy.edu/events/eclipses-awe-and-wonder-across-cultures/) - Wednesday, February 77 - 8:30 pmUIndy Hall ASchwitzer Student CenterLP Approved EventPresentations & discussions by: James Willis, ReligionJames Fuller, Historyand Sarah Reynolds, Astronomy - [For Whose Protection? Black Women and Confinement in the Late-19th Century](https://news.uindy.edu/events/for-whose-protection-black-women-and-confinement-in-the-late-19th-century/) - Presenter: Charlene Fletcher, Assistant Professor of History, Butler UniversityTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th | 7:00-8:30PM | HP 138L/P CREDIT APPROVED This talk illuminates the lives of confined Black women by examining places like jails, prisons, mental health asylums, and – a site not typically considered confining - the home and related domestic spaces. I explore how Black - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Echoing Air](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-echoing-air/) - Echoing Air: The Immortal Shakespeare The works of William Shakespeare have been a source of inspiration for composers throughout the centuries. Baroque ensemble Echoing Air explores the enduring nature of Shakespeare’s genius in word and song from the Elizabethan Age to the present, with a world premiere by John Berners. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Molto Piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-molto-piano/) - Molto Piano: Anniversaries and Originals Rebecca Sorley, Allegra Hein, Haruka Ostojić UIndy Faculty piano ensemble Molto Piano performs duets, duos, and trios by composers with significant anniversaries in 2024. Works by Carl Reinecke, Gabriel Faure, and Amy Beach for two players as well as six-hand pieces by Sergei Rachmaninoff will be featured in the concert. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Gregory Martin, piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-gregory-martin-piano/) - Gregory Martin, piano: Time and Place This program explores different aspects of musical temporality, as well as how music can portray the unique qualities of a particular place—both in its sense of space and the culture that has grown up within it. Pianist Gregory Martin presents preludes and fugues by Bach and Mendelssohn, Beethoven’s Sonata in - [College Music Society-Great Lakes Chapter, 2024 Conference: Composers Concert #2](https://news.uindy.edu/events/college-music-society-great-lakes-chapter-2024-conference-composers-concert-2/) - College Music Society-Great Lakes Chapter, 2024 Conference: Composers Concert #2 This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Guitar Studio Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guitar-studio-recital/) - UIndy guitar students under the direction of Dr. Nem Ostojić This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Theatre Production - Café Theatre Presents: A Cabaret, An Artists' Showcase (Feb. 10)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-production-cafe-theatre-presents-a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase-jan-26/) - This event will showcase art and talent from members of the UIndy community, ranging from dramatic scenes, poetry readings, to stand-up comedy. The event will be catered with coffee-house fare for everyone attending.PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! - Please enter through Ransburg Auditorium to check for the show. Handicap-accessible entrances can be found at the west and - [Theatre Production - Café Theatre Presents: A Cabaret, An Artists' Showcase (Feb. 9)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-production-cafe-theatre-presents-a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase/) - This event will showcase art and talent from members of the UIndy community, ranging from dramatic scenes, poetry readings, to stand-up comedy. The event will be catered with coffee-house fare for everyone attending. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! - Please enter through Ransburg Auditorium to check for the show. Handicap-accessible entrances can be found at the west - [College Music Society-Great Lakes Chapter, 2024 Conference: Composers Concert #1](https://news.uindy.edu/events/college-music-society-great-lakes-chapter-2024-conference-composers-concert-1/) - College Music Society-Great Lakes Chapter, 2024 Conference: Composers Concert #1 This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-3/) - UIndy Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jon Noworyta This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Collaborative Piano Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/collaborative-piano-recital/) - Students of Collaborative Piano under the direction of Dr. Ryan Behan This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Student Chamber Music](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-chamber-music-2/) - A concert of student chamber ensembles under the direction of Stephen Hawkey and Tamara Thweatt This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Honors Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/honors-recital/) - Music Department Annual Honors Recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Evening of Song](https://news.uindy.edu/events/evening-of-song-2/) - UIndy vocal students present an evening of solo song. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Conducting Workshop](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-conducting-workshop/) - UIndy Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jon Noworyta: Annual Conducting Workshop, final concert This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Symphony Orchestra ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphony-orchestra/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Symphony Orchestra: Concerto Competition](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphony-orchestra-concerto-competition/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams: Annual Concerto Competition This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Handbells](https://news.uindy.edu/events/handbells-2/) - UIndy Handbell Choir under the direction of Peter Nichols This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-18/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Percussion Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/percussion-ensemble-2/) - UIndy Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Terence Mayhue. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Choirs: Spring Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choirs-spring-concert/) - UIndy Choirs present their Spring Concert, with special recognitions for Dr. Kathleen Hacker and graduating seniors. This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Symphony Orchestra: Concerto Competition Winner](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphony-orchestra-concerto-competition-winner/) - Symphony Orchestra: Concerto Competition Winner This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-17/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Crimson](https://news.uindy.edu/events/crimson-2/) - UIndy vocal jazz ensemble This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [UIndy Student Composers Forum](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-student-composers-forum/) - New compositions by UIndy student composers This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-16/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-15/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-14/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-13/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Lauren Nielson--Honors Recital/Presentation](https://news.uindy.edu/events/lauren-nielsen-honors-recital-presentation/) - Lauren Nielson--Honors Recital/Presentation This recital serves as a culmination of Lauren Nielson’s honors project: “Violin Finishing: A Comparison of the Perception of Amateur and Professional Luthiery.” The purpose of this project is to learn the skills required of a luthier to varnish and set up a violin as well as to study the effects that - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-12/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Jazz Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-3/) - Jazz Ensemble This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-11/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-10/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-9/) - Music Department weekly student recital This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Dance Showcase](https://news.uindy.edu/events/dance-showcase/) - Dance Showcase This concert will also be streamed live at https://www.twitch.tv/uofindianapolismusic - [Virtual Course Offering - Discover Together: Eclipses!](https://news.uindy.edu/events/virtual-course-offering-discover-together-eclipses/) - Want to earn a low-stakes credit towards graduation? Heard about the solar eclipse and want to learn more? Enroll in our online 1-credit hour course, INTD 240 Discover Together: Eclipses! Every week you’ll have opportunities to explore a new topic online related to the science of eclipses and their historical impact on culture, art, literature, and - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-theatre-co-presents-2-p-m-in-faith-nebraska-3/) - April 4 – 6 & 11 – 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird…into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-theatre-co-presents-2-p-m-in-faith-nebraska-4/) - April 4 – 6 & 11 – 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird…into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-theatre-co-presents-2-p-m-in-faith-nebraska-2/) - April 4 – 6 & 11 – 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird…into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-theatre-co-presents-2-p-m-in-faith-nebraska/) - April 4 – 6 & 11 – 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird…into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cafe-theatre-presents-a-cabaret-an-artists-showcase-2/) - April 4 – 6 & 11 – 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird…into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [UIndy Theatre Co. Presents: 2 p.m. in Faith, Nebraska](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-theatre-co-presents-2-p-m-in-faith-nebraska-5/) - April 4 – 6 & 11 – 13Studio Theatre (basement of Esch)PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Something strange is happening in the town of Faith. An unexplained phenomena in the middle of a pine forest turns neighbor against neighbor, order into chaos, and weird…into weirder. 2pm in Faith, Nebraska is a play about our essential thirst for awe - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Erin Benedict](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-serieserin-benedict-plays-well-with-others/) - "Erin Benedict plays well with others!” A musical celebration of the timeless melodies of Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter, and other composers from the American songbook. Led by the enchanting vocals of Erin Benedict, the show promises a fusion of classic tunes performed by an exceptional ensemble. Gary Walters weaves magical harmonies on the piano, Chelsea - [CDFAC Gallery Reception: Centered by Lobyn Hamilton](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-reception-centered-by-lobyn-hamilton/) - The University of Indianapolis Department of Art & Design invites you to join its next gallery exhibition titled Centered by Lobyn Hamilton. The reception will be held on January 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Lobyn Hamilton is a self-taught visual artist who creates representational collages with vinyl records and album covers. He is known for his - [CDFAC Gallery Exhibition: Centered by Lobyn Hamilton (Jan. 22 - March 22)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/cdfac-gallery-exhibition-centered-by-lobyn-hamilton-jan-22-march-22/) - The University of Indianapolis Department of Art & Design invites you to join its next gallery exhibition titled Centered by Lobyn Hamilton. The reception will be held on January 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Lobyn Hamilton is a self-taught visual artist who creates representational collages with vinyl records and album covers. He is known for his - [Christmas Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/events/christmas-celebration-2/) - Come and join the holiday festivities with the UIndy Choirs, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestras performing Christmas classical and contemporary celebrations of the holiday season! Purchase tickets here!UIndy Employees and Student, to receive your complimentary free tickets please enter your ID Number (A#) as the promo code when selecting a ticket. This will - [Guitar Students of Dr. Nem Ostojić ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guitar-students-of-dr-nem-ostojic/) - UIndy guitar students in performance. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Mark O'Connor, saxophone](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-mark-oconnor-saxophone/) - UIndy jazz saxophone professor Mark O’Connor previews his new album, “Like Kids Again,” a new project containing all original compositions, led by saxophonist Mark O’Connor and Chicago trumpeter Chad McCullough, in which their aim is to play, compose, and improvise with colors, shapes, and other musical concepts like young kids enthusiastically do when they discover - [Christmas Celebration](https://news.uindy.edu/events/christmas-celebration/) - Come and join the holiday festivities with the UIndy Choirs, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestras performing Christmas classical and contemporary celebrations of the holiday season! Purchase tickets here!UIndy Employees and Student, to receive your complimentary free tickets please enter your ID Number (A#) as the promo code when selecting a ticket. This will - [Student Recital: Michael Parker](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital-michael-parker/) - Student Recital: Michael Parker - [Global Greyhounds RSO Study Abroad Student Panel ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/global-greyhounds-rso-study-abroad-student-panel/) - Global Greyhounds RSO Study Abroad Student Panel Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 3-4 p.m. Schwitzer Basement L/P Credit - [Study Abroad Fair](https://news.uindy.edu/events/study-abroad-fair/) - Study Abroad Fair Friday, Nov 17, 2023 2:30-4:30 p.m. Schwitzer Basement L/P Credit - [Mesas de Conversación](https://news.uindy.edu/events/mesas-de-conversacion/) - Mesas de Conversación Weekly opportunity to converse in Spanish with fellow learners and native speakers Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 4-4:50 p.m. Esch 033, Global Department Meeting Room - [Study Abroad Advising "Walk-In" Hour ](https://news.uindy.edu/events/study-abroad-advising-walk-in-hour/) - Study Abroad Advising "Walk-In" Hour Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 1-2 p.m. Esch 233, Christel DeHaan Center for Global Engagement - [Photo Gallery Exhibitiοn: "My Experience Abroad" + "A Piece of Home"](https://news.uindy.edu/events/photo-gallery-exhibitiοn-my-experience-abroad-a-piece-of-home/) - Photo Gallery Exhibitiοn: "My Experience Abroad" + "A Piece of Home" Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 2-3 p.m. Esch 233, Christel DeHaan Center for Global Engagement - [Passport Application Workshop](https://news.uindy.edu/events/passport-application-workshop/) - Passport Application Workshop Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (click here to register) Esch 233, Christel DeHaan Center for Global Engagement - [UIndy Faculty Composers Concert](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-faculty-composers-concert/) - Special UIndy Arts EventFaculty Composers Concert on 11/14/2023The UIndy Department of Music Presents a Faculty Composers Concert featuring works offaculty members: Mark O’Connor, Terence Mayhue, Greg Martin, Sarah Majorins, Paul Geraci,Meadow Bridgham, and John Berners.Time and place: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall,Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, University - [Jazz Artist Concert Series: Isaiah Thompson, UIndy's Artist-in-Residence](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-artist-concert-series-isaiah-thompson-uindys-artist-in-residence/) - Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist, bandleader and composer began studying at The Calderone School of Music from an early age. Soon after, Isaiah continued his studies with Jazz - [UIndy Symphony Orchestra](https://news.uindy.edu/events/uindy-symphony-orchestra-side-by-side-with-ben-davis-high-school/) - [Departmental Recital--GUEST feature! Isaiah Thompson](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-5/) - Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist, bandleader and composer began studying at The Calderone School of Music from an early age. Soon after, Isaiah continued his studies with Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Music of Don Freund](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-music-of-don-freund/) - UIndy faculty share the music of their Indiana University colleague, composer Don Freund. “I Sing of a Mayden” from Three Songs--Carlynn Berners, voice; Don Freund, pianoWoodwind Trio--Tamara Thweatt, flute; Jennifer Christen, oboe; Christina Martin, clarinet5 Piano Preludes--Richard Ratliff, pianoPassing Fancy--Tamara Thweatt, fluteViolin Duos—Marisa Votapek and Sage Park, violinCascades, Clouds, Crevice--Ivy Ringel, Michael Muszynski, Mark Ortwein, - [Student Recital: Ivy Campbell](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital-ivy-campbell/) - Student Recital: Ivy Campbell - [Student Recital: Tori Condra & Colin Short](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital-tori-condra-colin-short/) - Student Recital: Tori Condra & Colin Short - [Student Recital: Allyson Horvath](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital-allyson-horvath/) - Student Recital: Allyson Horvath - [Student Recital: Elizabeth Enderle & Stephen Avilez](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-recital-elizabeth-enderle-stephen-avilez/) - Student Recital: Elizabeth Enderle & Stephen Avilez - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Genre and Gender in Music](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-genre-and-gender-in-music/) - In collaboration with UIndy’s Gender Center, a centennial exploration of the innovative French 1920s and how concepts of genre and gender interact with musical creation and experience. Music of Tailleferre, Villa Lobos, Poulenc, and Stravinsky with remarks by professors Elizabeth Ziff (Sociology) and Eileen Mah (Music). NEW CONCERT TIME--7:00 pm! - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital/) - UIndy music students perform weekly at noon on Wednesdays.. - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Stephen Hawkey, cello](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-stephen-hawkey-cello/) - UIndy cello instructor Stephen Hawkey with pianist Rebecca Edie present music of Bach, Schumann, Rochberg, and Shostakovich. J.S. Bach, Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009Robert Schumann, Five Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102George Rochberg, RicordanzaDmitri Shostakovich, Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40 NEW CONCERT TIME--7:00 pm! - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: The Auspicious 1680s](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-the-auspicious-1680s/) - Tamara Thweatt (flute), Sophie Benn (cello), and Thomas Gerber (harpsichord) use period instruments to showcase a diversity of styles from composers born in the 1680s. Francesco Geminiani, Sonata in D minor, Op. 5, No. 2, H. 104 for cello and basso continuoJohann Sebastian Bach, Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030 for flute and harpsichord obbligatoJean-Philippe - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Haunted Harvest](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-halloween-with-terence-and-jeanne-mayhue/) - Haunted Harvestan Autumnal Assemblage of the Disturbed Text and music come to life on stage at Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center in a multi-media Halloween show from husband-and-wife duo Terence and Jeanne Louise Mayhue, set to disturb you, entertain you, and gift you with a sleepless night. Squirm a little lower in your seat...look over - [Faculty Artist Concert Series: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra presents Louis XV's Paris](https://news.uindy.edu/events/faculty-artist-concert-series-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra-presents-louis-xvs-paris/) - UIndy’s ensemble in residence presents works by Antoine Dauvergne, Johann Stamitz, Christoph Willibald Gluck, and Jean-Philippe Rameau. Dauvergne, Concert de Symphonies, op. 4/1 in B MinorStamitz, Orchestral Trio, op. 4/5 in G MinorGluck, Dance of the Blessed SpiritsRameau, Concert à 6, no. 1 in C Minor Louis XV’s Paris after the Querelle des Buffons lets - [Jazz Artist Concert Series: Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-artist-concert-series/) - Founded in 2019, the Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective is a contemporary jazz nonet dedicated to the performance and development of the modern jazz repertoire. Based in Indianapolis, the group is composed of established, local professionals and young, up-and-coming musicians who share a passion for bringing this music to our community. The ensemble is also an outlet for - [Jazz Artist Concert Series: The Sean Imboden Trio](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-artist-concert-series-the-sean-imboden-trio/) - This evening's Jazz Artist Concert Series will feature the Sean Imboden Group, an American saxophonist and composer. Sean toured internationally for many years with various broadway productions, and as a featured soloist with Blast II. He has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and with the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra. He's also performed alongside - [Guest Artist Concert: Paul Barnes, piano](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guest-artist-concert-paul-barnes-piano/) - [Symphony Orchestra: Side-by-Side with North Central High School](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphony-orchestra-side-by-side-with-center-grove-high-school/) - UIndy Symphony Orchestra performs side-by-side with the North Central High School Orchestra - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble/) - [Jazz Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble/) - [Alumni Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/alumni-recital/) - [Guitar Concert Series: Tal Hurwitz](https://news.uindy.edu/events/guitar-concert-series-tal-hurwitz/) - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-2/) - UIndy music students perform weekly on Wednesdays at noon. - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-3/) - UIndy music students perform weekly on Wednesdays at noon. - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-4/) - UIndy music students perform weekly on Wednesdays at noon. - [Handbells](https://news.uindy.edu/events/handbells/) - [Evening of Song](https://news.uindy.edu/events/evening-of-song/) - UIndy vocal students perform. - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-6/) - UIndy music students perform weekly on Wednesdays at noon. - [Symphonic Wind Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/symphonic-wind-ensemble-2/) - [Piano Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/piano-ensemble/) - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-7/) - UIndy music students perform weekly on Wednesdays at noon. - [Student Composers Forum](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-composers-forum/) - [Jazz Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/jazz-ensemble-2/) - [Student Chamber Music](https://news.uindy.edu/events/student-chamber-music/) - [Percussion Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/percussion-ensemble/) - [Crimson](https://news.uindy.edu/events/crimson/) - UIndy student vocal jazz/pop ensemble - [African Drum Ensemble](https://news.uindy.edu/events/african-drum-ensemble/) - [Departmental Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/departmental-recital-8/) - UIndy music students perform weekly on Wednesdays at noon. - [Choirs](https://news.uindy.edu/events/choirs-2/) - [Celebration of Flags](https://news.uindy.edu/events/celebration-of-flags/) - Thursday, October 122 to 3 p.m., Smith Mall Join us for one of UIndy's greatest traditions, Celebration of Flags, where we will celebrate the rich diversity of our campus community. Modeled after the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the Celebration will honor our students, faculty and staff who represent more than 80 countries with a - [Community Music Recital](https://news.uindy.edu/events/community-music-recital/) - [A Communiversity Lecture by Dr. Julie Pfeiffer](https://news.uindy.edu/events/a-communiversity-lecture-by-dr-julie-pfeiffer/) - Communiversity features four live, public lectures, presented by faculty members from the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences and special guests. Presented from a different academic perspective each time, lectures cover topics that are both applicable to the course novel, Middlemarch, set during the great reform movement of the nineteenth century, and modern times. Plan now to attend Dr. - [The UIndy Saga in the 21st Century Project Reception](https://news.uindy.edu/events/the-uindy-saga-in-the-21st-century-project-reception/) - [Theatre Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 18](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-the-importance-of-being-earnest-nov-18/) - Show Dates: Nov. 9 – 11 and 16 – 188 – 10 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This comedy classic by Oscar Wilde features two bachelors using the alter ego of Ernest in order to escape their dreary lives and find love.If only we could blame our wicked ways on an alter ego? In this classic tale of - [Theatre Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 17](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-the-importance-of-being-earnest-nov-17/) - Show Dates: Nov. 9 – 11 and 16 – 188 – 10 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This comedy classic by Oscar Wilde features two bachelors using the alter ego of Ernest in order to escape their dreary lives and find love.If only we could blame our wicked ways on an alter ego? In this classic tale of - [Theatre Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 16](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-the-importance-of-being-earnest-2/) - Show Dates: Nov. 9 – 11 and 16 – 188 – 10 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This comedy classic by Oscar Wilde features two bachelors using the alter ego of Ernest in order to escape their dreary lives and find love.If only we could blame our wicked ways on an alter ego? In this classic tale of - [Theatre Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 11](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-the-importance-of-being-earnest-nov-11/) - Show Dates: Nov. 9 – 11 and 16 – 188 – 10 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This comedy classic by Oscar Wilde features two bachelors using the alter ego of Ernest in order to escape their dreary lives and find love.If only we could blame our wicked ways on an alter ego? In this classic tale of - [Theatre Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 10](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-the-importance-of-being-earnest-nov-10/) - Show Dates: Nov. 9 – 11 and 16 – 188 – 10 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This comedy classic by Oscar Wilde features two bachelors using the alter ego of Ernest in order to escape their dreary lives and find love.If only we could blame our wicked ways on an alter ego? In this classic tale of - [Theatre Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 9](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-the-importance-of-being-earnest/) - Show Dates: Nov. 9 - 11 and 16 - 188 - 10 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here! This comedy classic by Oscar Wilde features two bachelors using the alter ego of Ernest in order to escape their dreary lives and find love.If only we could blame our wicked ways on an alter ego? In this classic tale - [Theatre Performance: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, Sept. 16](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-too-much-light-makes-the-baby-go-blind-sept-16/) - Show Dates: Sept. 14 – 168 – 9:30 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This performance piece from experimental Chicago troupe, the Neo-Futurists, blending Dada, Brecht, Futurism, and improv, features 24 short plays performed in an order selected by the audience. This irreverent and high energy show features audience participation, comedy, satire, and unpredictability. And it’s all performed in - [Theatre Performance: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, Sept. 15](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-too-much-light-makes-the-baby-go-blind-sept-15/) - Show Dates: Sept. 14 – 168 – 9:30 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here!This performance piece from experimental Chicago troupe, the Neo-Futurists, blending Dada, Brecht, Futurism, and improv, features 24 short plays performed in an order selected by the audience. This irreverent and high energy show features audience participation, comedy, satire, and unpredictability. And it’s all performed in - [Theatre Performance: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, Sept. 14](https://news.uindy.edu/events/theatre-performance-too-much-light-makes-the-baby-go-blind/) - Show Dates: Sept. 14 - 168 - 9:30 p.m.Purchase Tickets Here! This performance piece from experimental Chicago troupe, the Neo-Futurists, blending Dada, Brecht, Futurism, and improv, features 24 short plays performed in an order selected by the audience. This irreverent and high energy show features audience participation, comedy, satire, and unpredictability. And it's all performed - [Kellogg Writers Series: Brian Evenson (Fiction Reading)](https://news.uindy.edu/events/kellogg-writer-series-brian-evenson-fiction-reading/) - Thursday, Sept. 21, 20237:30 - 8:30 p.m.Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall AFiction ReadingLP Credit Free and open to the public! The Kellogg Writers Series brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings. Brian Evenson is the author of over a dozen works of fiction. 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