University Honors & Awards

Awards

Bicentennial Medal (2020)

Bridging the Visibility Gap (2017)

Portrait

Location: East Lounge of the Indiana Memorial Union

Partners in Philanthropy (2008)

Herman B Wells Visionary Award

Honorary Degree (1996)

L.H.D.

Doctor of Humane Letters

Commencement

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Presenter: Myles Brand

Distinguished Alumni Service Award (1986)

About Harriett Simmons Inskeep

A civic leader, Harriet J. Simmons-Inskeep was the first woman appointed by a governor to the IU Board of Trustees in 1962. She was a member of the IPFW advisory board and IU board of trustees. She received the 1978 Ralph E. Broyles Medal, and on May 8, 1996 was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by Indiana University. She is also a recipient of the Bicentennial Medal, in recognition of her distinguished service to Indiana University.