Written by: Jori Mundy (MPA’15) This time of year is always special for me because it provides the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the groundbreaking achievements, undeniable resilience, and uncompromising fortitude of my ancestors and the instrumental individuals who created the many avenues of revolution we experience today. Their stories remind us that our call… Read more »
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Breaking barriers and shaping legacies: A Black woman’s journey in public service
Written by: Faith Odiete, O’Neill Indianapolis Criminal Justice major and MPA candidate As we celebrate Black History Month at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, I am compelled to share my personal journey as a Black woman entering the public safety field. My path has been shaped by the intersection of my African… Read more »
Philip Rutledge: A “pracademic” whose legacy continues to inspire
Written by: Ken Bikoff, O’Neill School Faculty Liaison and Public Relations Officer Some people collect accomplishments. Others focus on making an impact. Philip J. Rutledge managed to do both in a way that resonates more than a decade after his passing. One of the most influential leaders in the field of public administration and social… Read more »
Guevara named to INVestED Board of Directors
Tom Guevara, the director of the IU Public Policy Institute and lecturer at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans, also known as INVestEd. INVestEd is a not-for-profit organization that provides education financing solutions for Indiana students… Read more »
Gain national-level internship experience without leaving Indianapolis
Juan Delgado’s final semester with the O’Neill School included a career-shaping internship experience—one that provided him with the chance to learn from doing hands-on government work at the national level, all without leaving Indianapolis. “Since high school, I’ve had an interest in civics, government, and politics,” he says. “When I enrolled at IUPUI, I knew… Read more »