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Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award

The Barbara D. Jackson Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award recognizes and celebrates the efforts of IUPUI faculty, staff, and administrators who provide leadership in creating a positive learning environment for first-year students. Recipients are recognized at the Division of Undergraduate Education Spring Awards Convocation, receive a plaque, and are given a $1,000 monetary award.

Nominations are open!

Learn more about the purpose, eligibility requirements, and award criteria. Submit your nomination today. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Helping to Build Students' Futures

Tonja Eagan

Eagan firmly believes that our young people are the makers and controllers of our future, and so we need to invest in them. With every successful college graduate who becomes gainfully employed, everyone else will benefit by having a better community.

Spencer Harris

Harris feels good that in his retirement he is able to remain connected to and supportive of University College. He says, “I think a donation to University College is a wise investment in the future, and you also benefit from the emotional rewards and satisfaction that comes with helping others.”

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Dennis Sponsel

Sponsel says, "I support IUPUI because I like to think that if my small part can make the school better, then I should be doing that. . . . we all have to do our part. I admire the goals, vision, and commitment of the leaders at IUPUI and their presence in our community."