McKinney Climate Fellows develop career skills while supporting Hoosier communities
19 Sep 2025
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Indiana University students from across disciplines and campuses stepped out of the classroom over the summer and into Indiana communities, where they put sustainability into action as McKinney Climate Fellows.
Working with businesses, nonprofits or local governments, each fellow contributed to projects that both supported local organizations and advanced their own professional goals.
Administered by IU’s Environmental Resilience Institute, McKinney Climate Fellows connects undergraduate and graduate students to full-time, paid summer positions to work on climate, energy and community resilience projects. IU students are encouraged to apply for the summer 2026 cohort now through Nov. 1.
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