The Office of Community Engagement has become the Office of Workforce & Community Engagement. In the months ahead, we will refresh our website and resources to showcase our work advancing talent, partnerships, and community impact.
IU Indianapolis is Indiana’s urban R1 research university, located in the heart of the capital city.
As one of three IU campuses recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, we bring together student talent, faculty expertise, and community partnership to serve Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.
The Office of Workforce and Community Engagement advances this mission by strengthening the connection between education, employment, and economic development. We serve as a coordinated entry point for employers, industry partners, civic leaders, and community organizations seeking to engage IU Indianapolis.
Our role is clear. Connect employers to talent. Align university strengths with workforce and community needs. Support partnerships that drive innovation and regional growth.
Located steps from the Statehouse, major health systems, corporate headquarters, growing technology firms, and neighborhood organizations, IU Indianapolis operates at the center of the region’s economic and civic life. That proximity allows us to listen, respond, and collaborate in real time.
We work with employers and community partners across sectors to:
Our work connects education to employment in ways that expand opportunity for students while strengthening Indiana’s economy.
Community engagement is part of the DNA of IU Indianapolis. Our campus was founded through partnership with the city, and that spirit continues through employer collaboration, faculty scholarship, and student engagement.
As we continue to expand and strengthen employer and community connections, our commitment remains consistent: simplify access to the university, foster meaningful collaboration, and advance Service to Our City, State and Beyond.
Marie Mackintosh, the new Vice Chancellor for Workforce & Community Engagement at IU Indianapolis, shares her vision for connecting students, employers, and community partners to create pathways to good jobs, expand opportunities, and support economic growth across Indianapolis and the state.
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Chancellor Ramchand shares that IU Indianapolis has again received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, highlighting the university’s defining commitment to community partnership, workforce development, and regional impact.
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New partnership with Invest Hamilton County will train up to 100 regional managers in 2026 through customized workshops developed in collaboration with the Tobias Leadership Center.
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Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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How do the foods we eat, our metabolism, and emerging weight-loss medications shape cancer risk? Join us for an evidence-based community conversation exploring: Nutrition patterns linked to cancer...Read more
