School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI Student Successes
Jacob Ryan Watson
Ph.D. Health Communication
In addition to Indy (and Indiana) being “home”, I am honored to call IUPUI my academic home.
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Satabdi Adhikary
Ph.D. in Economics
I love the IUPUI campus being near downtown. Everything is close by, be it the campus or other city amenities. It’s the best of both worlds.
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Juan Manuel Padilla
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Spanish
IUPUI has been a place where I have been able to grow as a professional and as a human being in all the values and skills possible. It is the ideal place to grow as a graduate student because of all the support shown by each of the faculty members and their amazing guidance.
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Meghan Meadows
MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences and MA in Applied Anthropology
IUPUI has the best mix of location and the programs I wanted to study. On top of that, everyone I met at IUPUI before and during the application process was helpful, down-to-earth, and supportive of my goals.
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Jackeline Bravo Zambrano
M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Indianapolis has given me the opportunity to meet wonderful people, beautiful parks, and places to enjoy with my family.
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Shonda Nicole Gladden
Ph.D. in American Studies
I’d have to say that I don’t feel as if I chose the graduate school at IUPUI, but rather, the graduate school at IUPUI chose me. At the time of my acceptance to IUPUI I was single parent, social entrepreneur, and a full-time local pastor of an AME Church here in Indianapolis.
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Josef Renton
M.A. in Museum Studies
Course work at IUPUI allowed me to keep my current employment at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The Museum Studies Program was a great fit for me in helping me pursue a career in the museum field. Throughout my academic career, I gained skills that I use in my current museum job almost daily, including best practices and soft skills.
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Jan Reabe
M.A. in Museum Studies
My first internship in a museum was in the Registration Department at Newfields. My mentor and several other staff members were graduates of IUPUI’s museum studies program, and that recommendation was enough for me.
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Emily Wilkes
M.A. in Museum Studies
The IUPUI Museum Studies program drew me in with its multi-disciplinary approach to educating future museum professionals and emphasis on social awareness and community engagement.
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Desmond L. Kemp
Ph.D. in American Studies
I am enjoying seeing how the city is being revitalized. The city’s architecture is amazing.
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Brandilyn Worrell
M.A. in English with a Certificate in Teaching Writing
I grew up in the country and never really enjoyed trips to Chicago and other cities that just felt overwhelming. Somehow, Indianapolis offers many museums, restaurants, cultural events, and other opportunities while still feeling accessible. I loved exploring the city with family and friends, especially down along the canal.
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Brigitte Swartwood
Ph.D. in American Studies
One of my favorite things about IUPUI is the diversity of experience. No matter what my interests are, there is always someone who has experience in that area and is willing to help me explore it. The amazing libraries on the IUPUI campus and their remarkable collections allow me to pursue research interests that may be off the beaten path.
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Bikalpa Adhikari
M.S. in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
The IUPUI MS GIS graduate program has provided me with both a positive learning environment and the opportunity to work with excellent faculty members whose research interests dovetail with mine. I also appreciate the diverse population of students and researchers at IUPUI, who represent countries from around the world.
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Kelsey Binion
Ph.D. in Health Communication
Indy has its own personality and Midwest charm. I enjoy the world class restaurants, big-name concerts all year long, sporting events, local coffee shops, and the art and culture scene – Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and first Fridays. But most of all, I enjoy the walkability of downtown and the friendliness of the people.
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Ross Edelstein
M.A. in Museum Studies
IUPUI’s Museum Studies program is one of the top programs not only in the Midwest, but in the nation. It not only provides a strong academic and theory-based program for the museum field, but provides a wide range of practical learning opportunities as well as networking opportunities to help turn my knowledge into actual employment, something many programs cannot offer.
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Barbara Sanchez Castellanos Villafuerte
M.A. in Museum Studies
I chose to attend IUPUI because I wanted to further my career in the museum professions at a program that was hands-on and delivered “real-world” work experience outside the classroom.
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Abbey Chambers
Ph.D. in American Studies
The American Studies PhD program has been a great fit for me because of its flexible curriculum. Through a combination of classes, internships, and graduate assistantships, I have been able to build the skills, knowledge, and professional network I need to put myself on a new career trajectory.
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K.C. Chan-Brose
M.A. in English
"Indianapolis is an up and coming and ever evolving food culture that often emphasizes local products. I have worked in a large number of Indianapolis restaurants from kitchens to wait-staff and as a result I have always been fascinated by food and food writing. My absolute dream job is to be a food writer."
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Kelin Hull
M.A. in English
"I chose IUPUI because I was impressed with the level of investment displayed by the professors. I have been continually impressed with their time, care, and attention, and feel that the quality of education I receive as a result is not only high, but personalized."
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Ashley Vowels
M.A. in Sociology
"Pursuing my graduate degree at IUPUI has allowed me many opportunities to gain experience in my field. One of my favorite experiences has been working on a research project exploring the impact of nurse home-visiting programs."
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Sherry Link
M.A. in Applied Anthropology
"I was afforded the opportunity to complete an archaeological field school over the summer of 2015 with some of the best students from IUPUI and other universities around the country."
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Andrew L. Townsend
M.A. in Public History; M.S. in Media Arts and Science
"I had the opportunity to go on a Study Abroad trip to Greece to make a documentary."
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Stephen Lane, II
M.A. in Public History and Master in Library Science - Alumnus
I really enjoy living close to downtown where I can ride my bike to class and work. I am from Indianapolis so it has been a great experience seeing the city grow in many ways. There are a lot of things to do from tasty restaurants, to art shows and museums.
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Alysha Zemanek
M.A. in Public History - Alumna
"The program offered me several opportunities to gain experience in my field. It also provided me with financial assistance and allowed me to remain in the Midwest, close to my family and friends."
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Mercedez L. Schaefer
M.A. in English - Alumna
"I chose graduate school at IUPUI because of the exceptional faculty members. I was visiting programs in many mid-sized cities in the Midwest because I prefer city-life but wanted to be relatively close to home (Cleveland)."
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Nan Qiao
Ph.D in Economics - Alumna
"Indy is a beautiful and vibrant city. My favorite places in Indy include the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Crown Hill Cemetery, the canal, and the beautiful IUPUI campus."
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