As an international student, Rene Semple welcomes students from outside the United States to Indiana University Kokomo. Her leadership earned her IU’s Building Bridges Award, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s spirit, vision, and pursuit of unity. Learn more about how Semple continues to advocate for IU across the seas.
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When IU student Zach Lewis received a scholarship to attend the Mauer School of Law, he received the opportunity to pursue his passion. “[This opportunity] would not have been possible without the Mauer family giving back,” he said. Learn why Michael “Mickey” Maurer established this scholarship and how it continues to make dreams come true today.
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What’s your story? What inspires you? Sankalp Sharma, BS’23, founded People of IU to discover these answers from folks who are shaping the IU community. Since 2020, this organization has interviewed over 100 individuals connected to IU, from Red Steppers to ballerinas, scientists to baristas. All have told their stories, uncovering the dreamers, heroes, and leaders inside us all.
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Each of us can make a difference—and we can do even more together. IU crowdfunding campaigns are a fun way to rally support for your favorite IU causes. You can donate to or fundraise for a wide range of short-term campaigns benefitting IU students, faculty, programs, and more.
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