Find out more about what is going on around the Honors College!
Student earns back-to-back internships with Walt Disney World and Nickelodeon
Back-to-back internships with Walt Disney World and Nickelodeon are a dream come true for Jena Szalai, a a rising senior studying media arts and design at the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Comput... Read more about Student earns back-to-back internships with Walt Disney World and Nickelodeon
Student commencement speaker shares legacy of public service
Faith Odiete, a criminal justice major, is committed to serving the campus and community. She shares what inspires her dedication to public service as this year’s undergraduate student commenceme... Read more about Student commencement speaker shares legacy of public service
2024 School of Science student graduate completes family legacy dating to start of IUPUI campus
Andrew Hutchek, who received a degree from IUPUI in 1971, inspired his family for generations to come. Hutchek’s son James graduated from the university in the 1990s. Now, his grandson Jared will... Read more about 2024 School of Science student graduate completes family legacy dating to start of IUPUI campus
Meet IUPUI’s student commencement speaker
Chris Cardoza made his dream a reality coming to the U.S. for college and hopes to explore more of what the world has to offer.
Get quick updates on the Regenstrief Institute’s 50th-anniversary documentary, a research-pitch boot camp and more.
The Record provides important resource for IUPUI students
The Record compiles students’ experiences in a downloadable document. Students are encouraged to use it to aid the job-search process.
A painfully obvious realization after 14,000 miles of travel
Brandon Boynton visited Mongolia through a U.S. State Department program to teach young Mongolian entrepreneurs about startups.
Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board leaves a legacy in inaugural year
Nine students have spent the past year influencing the student experience by providing feedback directly to Chancellor Paydar.
2 students crowned Regatta Royalty
Emily Crowel and Bianca Marrufo were crowned Regatta Royalty at the Sept. 21 event in its second-ever contest.
Spring break around the world 2019
Several IUPUI programs expanded their work and expertise on the international level during spring break.
Eli Mercer: The Grit and Resilience of a Tennis Prodigy
From his early days on the tennis court to becoming a Division I athlete and aspiring leader in the sports industry, Eli Mercer’s journey is a story of passion, resilience, and ambition. Discover how he balances the intensity of collegiate tennis with academic excellence at IU Indianapolis while gaining invaluable experience in the professional tennis world.
Madison Hurst: Shaping the Future of News at WISH-TV
At just 19, Madison Hurst is already living her dream as an Associate Producer at WISH-TV. Balancing her role in the fast-paced newsroom with her studies in journalism, she’s proving that passion and persistence can lead to extraordinary achievements. Discover how Madison turned her love for storytelling into a promising career, inspiring others along the way.
Rachel Schweiger: From Neuroscience Passion to Professional Excellence at Columbia University
Explore Rachel Schweiger's remarkable journey from a young science enthusiast in Indiana to a dedicated neuroscience researcher at the Ivy League Columbia University in New York, and how her passion for understanding the brain led her to prestigious internships, leadership roles, and cutting-edge research opportunities.
Noah Hamilton: A Journey of Passion and Leadership at IU Indianapolis
Discover how graduate student Noah Hamilton found his passion for bioinformatics and made significant contributions to the campus community through his leadership and involvement.
The Honors College celebrates 15 years of excellence
For over a decade, the Honors College has dedicated itself to uplifting and propelling students towards academic, communal, and professional success.
Bridget Janney: Engaging in justice through Mock Trial and experiential learning
From her early aspirations in high school to her current role as the president of the Mock Trial Team at IU Indianapolis, Bridget Janney’s path has been shaped by a relentless drive to pursue her dreams in the legal field.
ALDPES students honored with national scholarships
The Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies at IU Indianapolis have been recognized nationally through individual student scholarships and a full chapter award.
Combining statistics and global studies, Pineda is making an international impact
With passions for global and international studies coupled with applied statistics, Pineda is pursuing a career with intergovernmental organizations. Meanwhile, her nonprofit organization Desprendete provides resources to remote communities in Honduras.
A first-generation student’s pursuit of a medical career
As a first-generation college student, Chancellor’s Scholar Simran Shergill is forming her own path to medical school. Learn more about her achievements and involvements on her pre-med journey.
Honors students virtually travel to India
Learn more about how Paige Sylvester and Morgan Brunner collaborated with UPES students from India to find SDG initiatives for SGD goal 4 and 12.
Fostering connections for Latinos
By combining her passions for nonprofit work and medicine, Perez has improved the lives of Latinos in Indiana. Now, she seeks to make a global impact.
From the military to O’Neill, Faith Odiete is continuing her father’s legacy of public service.
Faith Odiete is dedicated to serving her community and has a keen interest in law enforcement. Through her participation in the IUPUI Honors College, she’s been able to successfully do both.
Honors College supports its most diverse cohort of students
The proportions of honors students who are Latinx, African American, two or more races, first-generation, or 21st Century Scholars have grown since 2017.
Chasing challenge, she’s pursuing a dream in global medicine
From the research lab to service-learning in Costa Rica, Kelechi Echeumuna is improving the lives of people around the world.
