4 A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Embedded study abroad with Irish university helps future teachers deepen a global mindset 6 SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS Diana Jimenez ’25 studies the environmental impact of tourism and geohazards in Guatemala & Mexico 8 AMBASSADORS TO THE WORLD Recent grads use prestigious Fulbright scholarships to gain new perspectives 10 LEADING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Cole Varga ’10 feels the weight of the world as he leads Exodus Refugee Immigration 12 BUILDING DREAMS Andrew Walker ’16 ’18 is transforming communities one life at a time
14 DRIVE TO WIN Isaac Johnson ’22 pursues his racing dream 18 MONUMENTAL MATCHUP UIndy and Marian reignite gridiron rivalry 21 LEGACY OF IMPACT UIndy alumni stay connected by giving back 24 A LIFELINE FOR OTHERS Inspired by her brother’s care, Kierra Mitchell ’25 pursues pediatric nursing 26 HELPING THE HELPERS UIndy launches new trauma certificate to help mental health professionals be better prepared 28 THE COLORS OF CALM UIndy opens new groundbreaking Biofeedback & Meditation Center
30 BUILDING BRIDGES Jesutofunmi Oyeleke ’26 thrives with support from UIndy community 32 EXPANDING HORIZONS Three UIndy students share their study abroad experiences 34 SOWING SEEDS OF CHANGE Monica Eastway ’21 pioneers the field of eco-gerontology to help people age better 36 A JOYFUL RUCKUS Hullabaloo Press celebrates nine years at UIndy 41 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS UIndy expands reach by forming new partnerships with universities in India 42 BEYOND THE GLASS CEILING UIndy’s bold vision for women in leadership 43 CLASS NOTES Latest news from UIndy alumni
Magazine
The University of Indianapolis Magazine is produced by the Office of University Communications and Marketing. This cornerstone publication shares stories, impact, and achievements of students, faculty, staff, alumni, as well as friends and supporters of the institution. The magazine was relaunched in 2024 and reaches nearly 40,000 individuals including alumni, donors, friends, and community and business leaders. The magazine’s digital issue can be found at magazine.uindy.edu. President Tanuja Singh, DBA Provost Christopher Plouff, EdD Board of Trustees John C. Adams; Kevin Armstrong; Annetta C. Beauregard; Carolyn Coleman; Deborah J. Daniels; Murvin S. Enders; Stephen F. Fry; Rev. Aleze Fulbright; Dan Fulmer; Sue Anne Gilroy; Adolf Hansen; Emmanuel D. Harris; Sarah Hempstead; Dr. Tricia Hern; Barry S. Howard; Laura Jacquin; Charles Edwin Johnston; William R. Kiesel; Rev. Tracy Malone; Thomas C. Martin; Ersal Ozedmir; Edwin O. Qualls; David Resnick; Dawn Scott; David G. Sease; Yvonne H. Shaheen; Sean Smith; Johnny Smith, Jr.; Richard E. Stierwalt; Laura Strain; Phillip A. Terry; Derek VanEmon; Michael J. Watkins; Gordon D. Wishard; C. Daniel Yates President’s Cabinet Garrison Carr; Cyndi Carrasco, JD; Rick Graycarek; Ryon Kaopuiki; Andrew Kocher; Kimberly Pate; Christopher Plouff, EdD; Philip Thornton Contributing Staff Garrison Carr, Dan Klein, Lauri Shillings, Ryan Thorpe, and Troi Watts
Cover image created with the help of Hullabaloo Press, student Aidan “A.J.” Habing, and professor Katherine Fries.
2
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker