Written by: Ellise Smith, Assistant Director of the O’Neill Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As a Black woman, I recognize my identities show up before I have the opportunity to speak. Once I step foot into a classroom or log into a Zoom meeting, most can identify I am a fat, Black, woman. Historically,… Read more »
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Leaving quiet legacies of meaningful change
Written by: Cullen C. Merritt, Ph.D., O’Neill Associate Professor and Director of the O’Neill Honors Program Black history is a part of American history. It’s a part of world history. It’s a point of pride, a point of excitement, and a point of reflection for all of us. When I think of Black History Month,… Read more »
O’Neill’s Magee focused on helping victims of gun violence
O’Neil IUPUI Assistant Professor Lauren Magee spent six years working at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department as a crime analyst. When she left to pursue her Ph.D., she wanted to learn more about the disparities among those who experience gun violence. “There is an unequal victimization of people who experience gun violence when it… Read more »
Leaders must adapt to the new world of work
The world of work is changing—and so are workers’ expectations. The call to leaders is clear: adapt now or risk the organization’s future. Adaptability is one of the keys to effective leadership. Those who adapt well know how to adjust their style when the situation calls for it. Another key is continual learning—being willing… Read more »
O’Neill’s Christian Buerger receives award for research on charter schools
O’Neill IUPUI Assistant Professor Christian Buerger received the 2021 Jesse Burkhead Award for his article, “The Influence of Finance Policies on Charter School Supply Decisions in Five States” from the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management. Buerger received the award at the ABFM’s 2021 annual conference in Washington, D.C. ABFM is the budget and finance… Read more »