Government plays a huge role in people’s daily lives, managing everything from utilities to roads to local parks. But should elected officials and government staff use taxpayer dollars to support the arts? A new book from Professor Michael Rushton at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs asks whether there is a… Read more »
Month: July 2023
The impact of the Indiana University Prison Arts Initiative: Empowering incarcerated individuals through education
In the Fall of 2022, the Indiana University Prison Arts Initiative (IUPAI) was launched with a primary objective: to provide incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to receive college-level education. This innovative program aims to bridge the gap between correctional facilities and higher education, offering IU instructors and grad students the chance to teach courses within… Read more »
IU faculty lead online exploratory environmental experience for high school students
By Cole Mamayek, 2023 IPE Summer Intern In June, 15 high school students from around the world joined IU faculty for an in-depth exploration of environmental and sustainability issues through the eighth annual Summer Experience in Sustainability and the Environment (SESE). This week-long virtual summer camp focused on the uncertain state of climate change in… Read more »