Bart Peterson, a former two-term mayor for the City of Indianapolis, has established the Peterson Fellows program at the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI. The program will provide an immersive, one year paid internship for a SPEA IUPUI graduate student who has a career interest in public service. Fellowship recipients will… Read more »
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New hires will strengthen diversity initiatives and recruitment of underrepresented minorities
The IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI has hired two executives to bolster the recruitment and success of underrepresented minorities and first-generation students. Marshawn Wolley has joined the staff as Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Initiatives, and Tamra Wright has been tapped as the school’s new Director of Diversity, Equity and… Read more »
Indiana State Police veteran funds largest endowed scholarship in history of SPEA at IUPUI
A 29-year veteran of the Indiana State Police has committed to fund the largest endowed scholarship in the history of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI. Marv Smalley, a 1980 SPEA graduate, made the commitment through a bequest that will fund two renewable full-tuition scholarships in perpetuity. The Marv Smalley Indiana State… Read more »
IUPUI Nonprofit Expo: Bringing students and employers together
Now in its sixth year, the IUPUI Nonprofit Expo brings together nonprofit, government and community partners that offer internship, volunteer and job opportunities for IUPUI students and alumni. This year’s event will take place March 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the IUPUI Campus Center. “The Nonprofit Expo at IUPUI is a great way… Read more »
Executive Education’s intense training develops nonprofit leaders
In the complex world of nonprofit management, today’s leaders must possess a unique set of skills in order to navigate the industry’s challenging landscape. Whether it’s working with board members, leading a group of volunteers, or competing for fundraising dollars, those charged with running the organization need a broad array of skills. The Executive Education… Read more »
