Dear Partners, I am delighted to connect with you in my new role as Dean of the Kelley School of Business, and I greatly look forward to collaborating on our common goals and initiatives. Your efforts enhance the Kelley School’s impact on business education and research, and we are, as always, immensely grateful for your… Read more »
Message from Vice Dean of Indianapolis Julie Manning Magid
During the 2024-2025 academic year, we celebrated a milestone that’s both meaningful and energizing: the 50th anniversary of the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis. For five decades, we’ve been more than an urban business school. We’ve been a cornerstone of Indiana’s capital—shaping business in the city with innovative programs that fuel the talent pipeline, translational… Read more »
Celebrating a year of corporate engagement at Kelley
With the conclusion of the 2024–2025 academic year, we are reflecting on an exceptional year of collaboration with corporate partners who are advancing student success and bringing real-world impact into the classroom. We want to take the opportunity to share just a few highlights from a year full of industry engagement. National Diversity Case Competition… Read more »
Get in front of future business leaders: Corporate branding opportunities at Kelley
At the Kelley School of Business, we believe in shaping not only the next generation of business leaders—but also in forging strong connections between our students and the corporate world they’re preparing to lead. If your company is looking to build early brand recognition, develop meaningful student relationships, and recruit top-tier talent, we invite you… Read more »
Celebrating Innovation and Career Exploration: Highlights from the 2025 Kelley Challenge
The 2025 Kelley Challenge, wrapped up with an exciting capstone event on the IU Indianapolis campus, showcasing the creativity, confidence, and business savvy of participating high school students. This year’s Challenge brought together 18 teams from Ben Davis High School and the McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology (representing Lawrence North and Lawrence Central High… Read more »
ACE Students Sharpen Professional Skills at Etiquette Dinner with AbbVie
The Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) program recently hosted an exceptional etiquette dinner, supported by global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie. Held in the historic Federal Room at the Indiana Memorial Union, the event brought together 50 ACE students, AbbVie professionals, and Kelley School of Business faculty for an evening of professional growth, networking, and polished dining…. Read more »
Kelley Indianapolis welcomes eight new Corporate Partners to strengthen regional talent development
The Kelley School of Business at IU Indianapolis is excited to announce the addition of eight distinguished organizations to its growing Corporate Partners Program. These new partnerships are a testament to Kelley Indianapolis’s dedication to bridging the gap between academia and industry, fueling workforce development and economic growth across Indiana. The Corporate Partners Program serves as… Read more »
Abbott Case Competition: Transforming financial planning and analysis at Kelley
The Kelley School of Business celebrated a significant milestone with the inaugural Abbott Case Competition held on September 27. Sponsored by Abbott and organized by the AFP Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Workshop, the event brought together 26 student teams for a high-energy day of problem-solving, innovation, and strategic thinking. This groundbreaking competition marked the… Read more »
Nucor Joins the National Diversity Case Competition as new partner

The Kelley School of Business is thrilled to welcome Nucor Corporation as a new partner for the National Diversity Case Competition (NDCC). This partnership highlights Nucor’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion while creating transformative opportunities for Kelley students. As the largest steel producer in the United States, Nucor is renowned for its innovation, sustainability,… Read more »
Corporate Partners propel experiential learning at the Center for Brand Leadership
The Kelley School of Business Center for Brand Leadership (CBL) is redefining how future brand leaders are prepared for the ever-evolving marketplace. With its commitment to fostering innovation and bridging the gap between academia and industry, the CBL has become a hub for dynamic collaboration between students and corporate partners. This fall, the CBL has… Read more »