Abby Wilmes isn’t majoring in art at UIndy, but one of her works will be in wide circulation this winter.
Wilmes, who graduated this spring from Heritage Hills High School in southern Indiana, submitted the winning entry in the school’s annual contest to design the popular holiday “picture postmark” for the post office in the nearby [...]

University of Indianapolis graduate John F. “Jeff” Whorley Jr. has been named president of StudentAid.com, a college planning and student-aid advisory service.
Whorley, a former executive vice president of Sallie Mae Corp., earned his MBA from UIndy in 2001. With former Washington Post reporter Claudia Deane, he has co-authored a book, Getting College Right, to be [...]

UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community played a prominent role in the creation and the content of a documentary premiering at 9 p.m. today (Nov. 19) on WFYI-TV20.
“When Did I Get Old? Reflections on Aging Today” uses examples from across Indiana to explore four key areas for individuals and communities to consider in regard to [...]

Hats off to the University of Indianapolis volleyball team, 2009 Great Lakes Valley Conference Champions.
The 35-1 Greyhounds, ranked ninth nationally by Division II coaches, claimed the title Sunday for the first time since 2003. As a result, they will host the NCAA Division II Midwest regional, opening at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against Michigan Tech.
Sunday’s victory [...]

The director of UIndy’s sports marketing program is noted in the latest issue of the American Marketing Association’s biweekly Marketing News.
Laurence “Larry” DeGaris, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Business, is listed among a handful of “Marketing Academics to Watch” in the Nov. 15 issue.
The publication cites Dr. DeGaris’ ability to link theory and [...]

UIndy graduate Ralph Reiff is featured in an Indianapolis Star story and video interview for his work as director of St. Vincent Sports Performance, which offers services to athletes ranging from middle-schoolers to Olympians and pros.
Clients have included Colts tight end Dallas Clark and world champion Olympic gymnast Bridget Sloan. Staffed by trainers, dietitians and other [...]

As the Marion County Health Department faces the enormous task of vaccinating thousands of schoolchildren against the H1N1 flu, the UIndy School of Nursing is filling the gap with knowledgeable volunteers.
So far, nearly 50 nursing faculty and students are offering their time to administer shots or inhalable mist to children in the Perry Township schools. [...]

University of Indianapolis Head Football Coach Joe Polizzi is stepping down from his post after 16 years. Polizzi, who informed the team of his decision today, cited personal reasons for his resignation.
 
 “Coach Polizzi brought a much-needed disciplined approach to our football program,” said Athletic Director Sue Willey. “We thank him for his dedication and wish [...]

University of Indianapolis faculty member Barbara B. Kelly has been named president of the Board of Directors for the Indiana State Nurses Association.
 
An assistant professor in UIndy’s School of Nursing, Kelly was elected to a two-year term at the association’s annual member meeting in October.
 
ISNA is the professional organization for the state’s registered nurses, representing [...]

Ned Shannon, head athletic trainer and clinical instructor at the University of Indianapolis, has been named 2009 Indiana Athletic Trainer of the Year for the College and University setting by the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association.
In addition to his work at UIndy since 1993, Shannon also has participated in medical coverage for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the [...]