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I’m a recent Journalism graduate from Indiana University Indianapolis, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Public Relations. My passion lies in telling stories that matter—stories that inform, connect, and inspire.

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News Display Name: 2021: News: News & Media: News & Events: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Indiana University Indianapolis

Competition Helps Students Prepare to Help Causes that Make a DifferenceUndergraduate and graduate students of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU Indianapolis were recently awarded scholarships as part of the school’s annual student competition, Mission Possible, which recognizes students whose presentations demonstrate passion for a cause and a commitment to pursuing a future in philanthropy.“The students’ presentations for the Mission Possible competition are a sp...
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Fat Bear Week is an annual celebration that takes place in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska and runs from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. The event is a fun and unique way to acknowledge and appreciate the survival of brown bears in this wild and pristine environment. Fat Bear Week centers around the idea ...

Fat Bear Week is an annual celebration that takes place in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska and runs from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. The event is a fun and unique way to acknowledge and appre...
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Plane Pull held in memory of late Carmel boy to return

By Renuka Bajpai
Every April, strength and compassion converge at Indianapolis International Airport to make a difference in the lives of children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Republic Airways’ annual Plane Pull fundraiser, set for April 20, will feature teams with individuals from all walks of life uniting their strength to move a 24-ton aircraft, symbolizing the collective effort needed to overcome adversity. Through the years, the event has benefited A Kid Again, Indiana Wish, Riley C...
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Supporting those who served: 2021 Carmel High School grad’s nonprofit aims to assist veterans struggling with PTSD

By Jillian Kurtz
IUPUI freshman Renuka Bajpai was inspired by the plight of one of her high school teachers to start Veterans22, a nonprofit that helps bring awareness to the challenges that veterans face with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bajpai, a 2021 Carmel High School graduate, created Veterans22 her sophomore year of high school. After having Army veteran Gary Wetzel as a teacher her freshman year at Riverside High School in Indianapolis, Bajpai was moved hearing about Wetzel’s military...

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Lilly Family School of Philanthropy •

News Display Name: 2021: News: News & Media: News & Events: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Indiana University Indianapolis

Competition Helps Students Prepare to Help Causes that Make a DifferenceUndergraduate and graduate students of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU Indianapolis were recently awarded scholarships as part of the school’s annual student competition, Mission Possible, which recognizes students whose presentations demonstrate passion for a cause and a commitment to pursuing a future in philanthropy.“The students’ presentations for the Mission Possible competition are a sp...
Current Publishing •

Supporting those who served: 2021 Carmel High School grad’s nonprofit aims to assist veterans struggling with PTSD

By Jillian Kurtz
IUPUI freshman Renuka Bajpai was inspired by the plight of one of her high school teachers to start Veterans22, a nonprofit that helps bring awareness to the challenges that veterans face with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bajpai, a 2021 Carmel High School graduate, created Veterans22 her sophomore year of high school. After having Army veteran Gary Wetzel as a teacher her freshman year at Riverside High School in Indianapolis, Bajpai was moved hearing about Wetzel’s military...