Luddy Step Up
Stepping up means rolling up your sleeves (or, rather, socks) to take action and support Luddy students. It's an investment in their future and a belief in the power of education to shape tomorrow.
When you see someone wearing Luddy socks, you know they didn’t just make a donation; they made a difference. Every gift counts for a collective impact that moves us toward a brighter future together.
Step Up Today
Support that keeps us on the right foot
Flexible funding from the Luddy Step Up Fund is vital; it provides unrestricted support where it's needed most, allowing the Luddy School to respond to student needs in real-time. Your gift to the Step Up Fund creates crucial opportunities that might not exist otherwise, such as:
B.S. Intelligent Systems Engineering '27
"As a first-generation college student, the financial challenges of higher education seemed insurmountable. However, being a scholarship recipient at the Luddy School has given me the opportunity to fully focus on pursuing my degree in Intelligent Systems Engineering. It has also enabled me to engage both on and off campus—whether it’s playing rugby for Indiana University or founding and serving as president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. With this support, I am deeply committed to paying it forward by using the knowledge I gain here to enhance the well-being of others. Your generosity today will help future students achieve their goals tomorrow."
Discover how Kristi Palmer, founding Herbert Simon Family Dean of University Library, IUI, MLS '03 has stepped up from student to Dean, giving back to support the next generation of Luddy students.
Trace Kristi's path to giving back
See the impact Luddy has made in the lives of Rosemay Pleva Flynn, MLS '00 and her son, Terence Flynn, current Luddy Library Sciences 4+1 Masters program student.
Discover their journey
Hear the story of B.S. Informatics '05 alumni Jake Barna, who supports the Luddy School using his employer matching gifts program.
Elevate your impact with Jake's storyAfter you make your gift, share why you chose to support the Luddy School by emailing luddydev@iu.edu for an extra special thank you from us.
current Luddy IUI student and 2024 Tyler R. Stull Memorial Scholarship Winner
"As a Video Production student, financial support has been game changing. I'm now able to fully focus my time on video projects and extracurricular work that will enhance my experience in the video program and help me grow my skills as a local documentary filmmaker. I hope to pay it forward by using my projects to promote local businesses in the Indianapolis community and preserve stories for years to come."
B.S. Data Science, '25 and Luddy Scholar
"As a scholarship recipient, the support I received allowed me to study abroad in the summer of 2023. This trip was life changing and something I hope other students get to experience. Without financial support, I do not think I would have been able to say yes to that opportunity. I am extremely grateful for the scholarship I received, and your continued support of students can help them achieve similar outcomes."
B.S. in Informatics, '05
"My reason for giving back was to help those students that need more of a connection to experienced professionals to both bring them real world applications to what they are learning, as well as help with potential work opportunities post-graduation."
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