As two teenage girls stood before the Batesville, Indiana, city council, they waited to make their case for funding. They were part of the Batesville Mayor’s Youth Council and that meeting would determine whether they had to go back to the drawing board on their public art project. In the crowd that evening was Stacy… Read more »
O’Neill updates
Alumni advice: salary negotiation, advocating at work, and becoming a consultant
O’Neill alumni are spread out across the globe creating and building networks of support and success. This connection of contacts not only provides a resource for O’Neill students as they work to hone their skills and vision for the future, but it also serves as an invaluable source of advice for other alumni in… Read more »
O’Neill alumna begins career in corrections in Wyoming
When Lauren Kenney (BSCJ’16, MSCJPS’17) walked onto IUPUI’s campus, she wanted to be an occupational therapist. “That’s so funny to think about now,” she laughs. Kenney met with IUPUI’s School of Science before the semester began at an orientation event. She quickly realized her planned path wasn’t the one she should be on. She walked… Read more »
Executive Education helps physicians learn to lead
They see dozens of patients each day, yet the world of a physician can be a lonely and chaotic place. The hectic nature of their schedules and demands of the job often leave little time for personal reflection, peer discussion, or professional development—especially for those who want to take on leadership roles. “Leadership is… Read more »
Marion County’s home value gap
Homes in predominately black neighborhoods are often undervalued compared to those in other neighborhoods, even when the homes are similar. In Marion County, there is a more than $41,000 difference between the county’s median home value and that of homes in majority-black neighborhoods. The difference means people in these communities may face more challenges… Read more »