Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2025

About Gwen Lombard

The School of Health & Human Sciences is thrilled to honor Dr. Gwen Lombard with this year’s Spirit of Philanthropy Award. During the For All campaign, Dr. Lombard established a scholarship that she continues to grow its reach each year. Dr. Lombard’s scholarship has made a transformative and lasting impact on non-traditional students within the Health Sciences program at the School of Health and Human Sciences at IU Indianapolis. Focused on supporting students who are often balancing the demands of work, family, and education, her generosity has provided a lifeline to those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to pursue higher education. By reducing the financial burden, this scholarship allows students to focus on achieving their academic and career goals, often entering healthcare fields with a passion for making a difference.

Dr. Lombard’s deep commitment to empowering non-traditional learners strengthens the school’s broader mission of preparing innovative practitioners and researchers who are dedicated to improving health outcomes in diverse communities. Her enduring legacy of support continues to inspire students, faculty, and the entire SHHS community, shaping the future of healthcare education.