As a senior at Fishers High School, Thomas Bray learned first-hand how to argue on behalf of the U.S. Constitution in front of a panel of legislators. His learning process was part of We the People, a national program that challenges elementary and high school students to participate in simulated congressional hearings. “The We the… Read more »
Student highlights
Project Grow: SPEA students develop leadership skills through mentoring program
For students who are underrepresented minorities, mentorship is critical to future success. Tamra Wright, who serves as SPEA’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, said mentoring opportunities allow women – especially African American women – to develop their own leadership skills and see that others who look like them can rise to the top. Wright,… Read more »
Scholarship spotlight: Zach McClure, BSCJ’16
This month, SPEA IUPUI is sponsoring two teams at the 15th Beyond the Badge 5k Run and Walk. Proceeds from the event benefit SPEA undergraduate students through the Jason Baker Public Safety Scholarship fund. The annual 5k honors public safety heroes and Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason M. Baker, who lost his life by gunfire on… Read more »
Former Indy mayor Bart Peterson creates fellowship program for SPEA graduate students
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 »
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 »