One of my proudest moments in my role as chancellor of IUPUI took place on the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium, the new home for IUPUI’s Commencement ceremony. In May 2016, thousands of students graduated there, and I congratulated them on their achievement.

Those students join well over 100,000 others who have graduated from IUPUI since it was established nearly 50 years ago. They carry the powerful momentum of our campus, with our spirit of service and engagement, into the community.

IUPUI produces more diverse graduates who build lives, families, and careers in Indiana than any other university.

I come to work every morning to a campus that continues to grow and thrive thanks to our outstanding faculty and staff, who are dedicated to student success. From our research enterprise to student life to our outstanding teachers, this is our IUPUI, a bold force for innovation and education.

In this community report, I’m delighted to share the story of IUPUI. These snapshots highlight some of our most successful programs, part of the reason IUPUI is ranked among top-tier national universities. They also reveal the increasingly strong relationship between our campus and this city we call home.

As we near IUPUI’s 50th anniversary, we celebrate how far we have come as a campus in a short time. I welcome you to celebrate this important milestone with us, and I welcome you to IUPUI.

Nasser H. Paydar
Chancellor
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