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Lilly Family School of Philanthropy student named to Top 100, chosen to intern at Goldman Sachs

Indiana University Indianapolis Junior Kimberly Hestermann has been named to the Top 100 List. Each year, IU Indianapolis honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in three categories—academic excellence, campus leadership, and community engagement. Hestermann is a dual major studying Philanthropic Leadership at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Finance at the Kelley... Read more about 'Lilly Family School of Philanthropy student named to Top 100, chosen to intern at Goldman Sachs' »

Two degrees combine to create ideal career

“I can’t imagine my role or my career without both of those working together,” said Kelsey Harrington, B.A. ’19. Harrington graduated with dual degrees in philanthropy and business, which she says is a beneficial combination. Harrington is the program impact officer at the George and Frances Ball Foundation – an 86-year-old private family foundation located... Read more about 'Two degrees combine to create ideal career' »

Philanthropy Leadership degree leads to career as immigration attorney

Kirat Goraya, B.A. ’16, J.D. ‘20 practices corporate immigration law as an associate attorney at the firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. She helps clients manage the challenges of an international workforce. That includes advising multinational companies on U.S. employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, working with clients to develop immigration strategies, and advocating on... Read more about 'Philanthropy Leadership degree leads to career as immigration attorney' »

Master’s in Philanthropic Studies is a “game changer” for foundation CEO

“It was a game changer for me, it was pivotal,” said Mason Rummel, CEO of the James Graham Brown Foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, as she talked about her experience at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Rummel already had a successful career with the foundation and working in the Reagan administration when she... Read more about 'Master’s in Philanthropic Studies is a “game changer” for foundation CEO' »

Turning a passion into a career

When she was considering college majors, Emma Rota-Autry, B.A. ’23, recalls attending a career fair and stopping at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy booth.  “They told me how you can turn your passion for helping others into an actual profession,” said Rota-Autry. That, along with the scholarship opportunities, sealed the deal for her and... Read more about 'Turning a passion into a career' »

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