R.B. Annis School of Engineering

05/24/2026

Want to get in on the racing action at your High School? The R.B. Annis School of Engineering is looking to bring racing to your high school engineering program in our Fast Track to STEM program! In this inaugural year, Southport High School built and raced two karts on our on-campus course. We provide plans, kits, and guidance on incorporating building and tuning into your engineering curriculum. Contact [email protected] for how to get involved for the next academic year!

05/08/2026

A special thanks to all the Professors, staff, and students who made our stay at so memorable! Congratulations (again) class of 2026!

05/04/2026

🎊Congratulations, Class of 2026!🎊

Your journey has been defined by discipline, problem-solving, and resilience. You built things, broke them, and fixed them again. Each of you went through brainstorming, designing, testing, reevaluation, and redesigning your final project(s). In the process, you’ve built a foundation that goes beyond the classroom.

What started as "just one more bug" turned into late nights, and "quick calculations" somehow needed five whiteboards. Between caffeine-fueled study sessions, demanding group projects, and code that (somehow) worked—you earned this achievement.

And we at RBA and the University of Indianapolis are so proud of all of you! Wishing you the very best. We can't wait to see what you do next!

05/04/2026

Noah Cottongim is our Senior DesignSpine Student of the Year!

"UIndy’s DesignSpine program has provided me with excellent opportunities through which I have gained experience, knowledge, and skills. I am very grateful to the R.B. Annis School of Engineering for the honor of being awarded Senior DesignSpine Student of the Year." - Noah Cottongim [Mechanical engineering]

04/27/2026

Our students did not disappoint! University of Indianapolis' robotics club and our sophomore engineering team secured third and fourth place in the National Robotics Challenge (NRC) in the post-secondary Beetle Weight Competition!

04/23/2026

It's and ! 🐾
From championship moments to creative expression, hands-on learning to lives changed through service, Greyhounds continue to show what it means to lead with purpose.
Be part of what’s next. Give back, show your pride, and support the Pack!

04/22/2026

Van Skinner is our Junior Designspine Student of the Year. He and his team made a business pitch for "Bin Buddy", which consists of a built-in compactor to help separate trash and recyclables.

"RBA has provided me with the opportunity and the skills to approach problems and design solutions with the mindset of a true engineer." -Van Skinner [Electrical Engineer]

04/22/2026

Happy National Administrative Professionals' Day (or Admin Day) to our very own Gillian Justice! Admin day recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. So it's only fitting we celebrate our chaos coordinator 🙌🏻

04/20/2026

Greg Mason is our Sophomore Designspine Student of the Year. He helped his team build a 2-tier hanging chandelier system for the Indiana Historical Society

“I am incredibly honored to receive this award and thankful to the team that helped support me in achieving it.” - Greg Mason [Mechanical Engineer]

12/16/2025

What a tremendous benefit to our students!

The University of Indianapolis today announced a $2 million gift from the R.B. Annis Educational Foundation to establish the R.B. Annis Distinguished Professor of Engineering. The investment represents a significant commitment to strengthening UIndy’s efforts to develop Indiana’s future STEM wor...