Focus on Urban Education
Our programs focus on the power and possibilities of educational experiences in urban environments and how education professionals can impact change.
Get plenty of practical experience
You'll get out into the field early and often to apply what you learn in the classroom, whether you're a first-time student or a doctoral candidate.
Learn in the heart of Indianapolis
Our central location means you're steps away from anything and everything, from internship locations to dining options.
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Award winning faculty and 17,000+ alumni
Top 3 largest producer of teachers in Indiana
Provides over $80k of scholarships each year
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Cristina Santamaría Graff and David Hòa Khoa Nguyen Honored with 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards
The awards will be presented at the Celebration of Faculty and Staff Excellence on April 23, 2026, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis.
Congratulations to Cristina Santamaría Graff, Ph.D., recipient of the Alvin S. Bynum Award for Excellence in Academic Mentoring, and to David Hòa Khoa Nguyen, J.D., Ph.D., recipient of the Chancellor’s Faculty Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement. These honors recognize their exceptional commitment to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact. Dr. Santamaría Graff’s longstanding dedication to mentoring and Dr. Nguyen’s powerful civic engagement efforts reflect the very best of the campus mission. Both awards will be presented at the Celebration of Faculty and Staff Excellence!
IU Indianapolis Celebration of Faculty and Staff Excellence
Two-volume series spotlights science education researchers across the African Diaspora and challenges institutions to build lasting academic “homes.”
Dr. Brittany Garvin celebrates a meaningful milestone as co-editor of Creating and Maintaining a Home in Science Education Research: Voices Across the African Diaspora, a two-volume series on building and protecting “home” in science education research.
The series centers Black and African Diaspora scholars as knowledge producers, highlights justice-oriented approaches to STEM teaching and learning, and offers insight for institutions seeking to strengthen teacher preparation and STEM literacy.
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DBAC Student Benjamin Wilson Recognized with Superintendent's Above and Beyond Award
The honor highlights Wilson’s dedication, professionalism, and growing impact as an emerging educator in the MSD of Pike Township community.
Benjamin Wilson, a student in the DBAC program, was recently recognized with the Superintendent's Above and Beyond Award at the MSD of Pike Township Board meeting. This meaningful honor reflects his dedication, professionalism, and positive impact within his school community. As he prepares to begin student teaching this fall, Benjamin continues to demonstrate the qualities of a thoughtful, committed, and student-centered educator. His work and class engagement strongly reflect the mission of the School of Education.