Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2010

About Paul Hise

Paul Hise was a communications engineer from Georgetown, Indiana. He completed his education at the Capitol Radio and Electronic Institute. Hise served in the Navy. After his service, he worked for American Commercial Lines LLC.

Hise was active in his retirement. He was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the American Red Cross Disaster Services. He and his wife, Mary, volunteered to taught English as a second language in Indonesia, China, and Mexico. The couple also volunteered at the elementary school level and taught computer classes at their local YMCA. They served as webmasters for several nonprofits, support leaders for the National Osteoporosis Association, and as active members at Christ United Methodist Church.

The Hises donated generously to the IUPUI School of Nursing for more than 30 years. During that time, they provided a gift to equip a simulated nursing examination room and supported scholarships at the Resource Center for Innovation in Clinical Nursing Education.