For more than a decade, retired IMPD Sgt. Stephen Davis, a member of O’Neill’s adjunct faculty, has given students an experience many people will never have: being on the scene of a bombing and investigating the aftermath. This year, he’ll bring the learnings to life on June 2 and 16 at the Morgan County Sheriff’s… Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
“Something to strive for”
Nichole Lincoln’s path to SPEA hasn’t been an easy one. She worked on her degree off-and-on for years, but didn’t commit to finishing her education until she became a mother in 2012. “I needed to give my daughters something to strive for in this life and to teach them a life lesson: always finish what… Read more »
Christopher Meyer: Top 100 award winner
Christopher Meyer embodies the spirit of SPEA. He thrives on making our communities better. Despite being visually impaired, he still sees the need in this world – and he responds. This commitment to community and service is just one of the reasons Chris is being honored as one of IUPUI’s Top 100 students. Each year,… Read more »
Rachel Santos: SPEA Peterson Fellow earns Elite 50 award
Graduate students who want to earn their master’s degree must first master a delicate balancing act involving their personal, professional and academic lives. Rachel Santos’ ability to manage her position as the communications and operations manager for Indianapolis’ Office of Education Innovation, while still pursuing her Master of Public Affairs degree from SPEA has earned… Read more »
SPEA staffer earns Elite 50 honor as doctoral student
Inside SPEA’s offices, the staff work hard to advise students on the best ways to accomplish their academic goals. At least one member of the team is taking his own advice when it comes to furthering his education. Now, he’s earning a top honor for that commitment: IUPUI’s Elite 50 award. Eugene Pride III is… Read more »