Recently, we’ve been highlighting key figures who have shaped the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and its predecessor, the Center on Philanthropy, throughout their combined history. Today, we’re spotlighting Gwendolyn Perry Davis. Davis is completing her two terms on the Board of Visitors and also teaches for The Fund Raising School, which she was introduced… Read more »
Entries by Abby Rolland
A journey through six months of international philanthropy and engagement
Last month, I wrote about five months in the life of The Fund Raising School. When you look at the various events and news from the past six months, you begin to see elements of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s involvement in so many diverse activities and movements. One that has really stood is… Read more »
From concept to reality: An institute is born
After earning a Ph.D. in Ecclesiastical History in Scotland and serving as a pastor in Chicago, Dr. William Enright came to Indianapolis to become the senior pastor at Second Presbyterian Church. He served there for over 23 years when, in the midst of his retirement transition plan in 2004, an offer came to his… Read more »
Medicine, philanthropy, and a holistic approach to studying disease
Ever since she attended her first science fair on IUPUI’s campus in sixth grade, Fort Wayne native Nirupama Devanathan knew that she wanted to attend college here. “Every year, I returned to IUPUI for science fair, and was so impressed with the campus and the faculty members that I spoke with during the course of… Read more »
Women’s philanthropy research and the woman who shaped it
Almost 26 years ago, Dr. Debra Mesch arrived at IUPUI as an assistant professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) and began teaching classes in public administration. In July of this year, Dr. Mesch will step down from her role as the director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) but continue… Read more »