When O’Neill lecturer Tamra Wright was a child, she wanted to become a lawyer focused on civil rights and helping others. “My parents’ upbringing involved socioeconomic challenges,” she says. “They were always very open with me about their lived experiences and never hid it. But they also emphasized the support and love they had from… Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
Pierre Atlas: Public policy career options are endless
Senior Lecturer Pierre Atlas’ work bridges O’Neill’s two worlds. He teaches in the school’s Public Affairs program as well as in its Criminal Justice program. His courses focus on everything from terrorism and gun culture to community structure and urban policy. “Most people think of public policy as working in government at some level, but… Read more »
O’Neill’s Emily Crump fundraising foundation began with mother
O’Neill Management major Emily Crump has two new accolades as she moves toward graduation. Faculty at O’Neill IUPUI selected her as the Outstanding Student in the Public Affairs program. She also was named a 2022–23 IUPUI Chancellor’s Scholar for the O’Neill School. “I was completely shocked,” she admits. “I had no idea I was nominated,… Read more »
Katherine Shr receives Plater Medallion for Civic Engagement
In May 2023, Katherine Shr finished an academic marathon: completing two bachelor’s degrees—one in Civic Leadership and another in Psychology—plus an anthropology minor in Cultural Diversity. But Katherine’s accomplishments extend well beyond academics, including significant involvement in Sigma Psi Zeta’s philanthropic efforts on the local and national levels during the past four years. That work… Read more »
Use networking to find opportunities to create a more sustainable tomorrow
Written by Carli Richard, O’Neill Sustainability major, O’Neill Office of Sustainability intern My passion for the environment has always been part of who I am. I grew up on a farm in Northern Indiana and spent much of my childhood outdoors. That lifestyle helped me develop an appreciation for nature and the beauty it entails,… Read more »