Hispanic Heritage Month (thru 10/15)
Recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
The IU K-12 Student Success Corps arranged for the IU Indianapolis Office of Financial Wellness & Education to share the IU MoneySmarts program with Indianapolis Public Schools students to help build financial literacy.
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Community engagement is in our DNA
IU Indianapolis is inextricably connected to the world around us. Our campus covers more than 534 acres within the city of Indianapolis but our reach goes deep into the community.
Our commitment to community engagement can be seen in almost everything we do, whether we’re helping students succeed in the classroom or working to increase the well-being of our city, country, and world.
We’re here to facilitate these activities, creating and nurturing partnerships between campus and community in ways that matter.
Performance indicators for IU Indianapolis community engagement
72%First-year students participated in High-Impact Practices
68.1%student voting rate in 2020
39%students completed a course that focused on global trends or issues
59%faculty who encourage practices that connect learning to societal problems or issues
53.4%Faculty who engaged in a collaborative research project with community partners
638Classes using High-Impact Practices
78%Seniors increased their ability to contribute to the well-being of their community
81% Alumni feel IU Indianapolis prepared them to work with people from different backgrounds
$2.3Bcontributed to the region, supporting 30,551 jobs
Visit our performance indicator page to learn more about campus performance indicators for community engagement.
We connect campus and community
We work with partners across the Indianapolis area to make our communities stronger, help our neighbors stay healthier, and better prepare our workforce for the future.
How? By making the right connections between community organizations and IU Indianapolis schools, departments, faculty, and students.
Engaging in key community issues
Our students, faculty and staff are engaged with the community in key issues that impact families, such as K-12 education.
Learn more about how we partner with local schools and other community organizations to invest in the success of students long before they ever step foot on campus.
Community Partner Spotlight
Our work in the community is possible through our community partners.
For more than 40 years, IU Indianapolis has been engaged with our neighbors in the Near West, a vibrant and diverse community located just west of downtown and across the White River from campus.
Making an impact in our community
Kids College Expands to IU Indianapolis: Sparks aspirations for college, community, and leadership
This summer, 50 middle school students from across Marion County experienced college life at IU Indianapolis Kids College! For two weeks, students explored STEM, arts, healthcare, community leadership, and more, supported by IU faculty, staff and student counselors. The free camp helps spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire future college dreams. Kids College was enriched through collaborations with schools and programs across campus, giving students hands-on experiences in a variety of fields.
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Celebrating Community Engagement at IU Indianapolis
At the annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Excellence, IU Indianapolis recognized faculty, staff, and partners whose work exemplifies the campus mission. Among the many awards presented, several specifically honored outstanding community-engaged work, celebrating those who build meaningful partnerships, foster student learning beyond the classroom, and strengthen quality of life in Central Indiana and beyond.
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IU K-12 Student Success Corps Supported Youth Literacy at Christamore House with Help from Dollar General Grant
Through the Level Up with Literacy program at Christamore House Family & Community Center on Indianapolis’ near west side, students served as tutors and mentors this spring, supporting K-12 learners and their caregivers in the Haughville Strong neighborhood. The program, part of the IU Student Success Corps and supported by a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, helps expand educational access and strengthen community partnerships.
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IU Indianapolis and Still Waters Adult Day Center: A growing partnership centered on care, learning, and community impact
Still Waters Adult Day Center, a nonprofit serving older adults in Indianapolis, partners with IU Indianapolis to support research, hands-on learning, and compassionate senior care—an ongoing collaboration that began with a single Herron School of Art and Design intern.
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