Suzann Lupton

Suzann Lupton is an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis, affiliated with the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She serves as the Associate Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management, leveraging her legal expertise in public and nonprofit sectors. Her work bridges health philanthropy and state-nonprofit relations.

• Ph.D., Philanthropic Studies, IUPUI (2020)
• J.D., Indiana University School of Law (1991)
• B.A., English, DePauw University (1988)

Her research examines health philanthropy, legal frameworks for nonprofit management, and the intersection of civic engagement with institutional governance. Recent publications analyze historical medical philanthropy and international humanitarian policy, while earlier work focuses on civil law and wrongful life claims.

Notable awards include:

• Outstanding Performance Awards for Graduate Teaching, SPEA (2008, 2009)
• Jaguars' Favorite Professor, Honoree
• Charles Whistler Pro Bono Publico Award (2007)