Gurleen Kahlon has always been motivated to succeed. She has set goals and achieved them at a rapid pace. In fact, she is planning to graduate with a criminal justice degree from SPEA in May, two years earlier than the traditional four-year plan. Yet her education won’t end there. At just 19 years old, Kahlon… Read more »
Student highlights
Spencer Lawson: Serving the community through research
The term “community service” may often conjure images of volunteer projects, donation drives, and fundraising. Yet research on the procedures that govern our cities and towns, as well as the outcomes those procedures have on citizens, is just as critical to improving and engaging in our communities. It’s that side of service that has earned… Read more »
Serving SPEA and students
When you walk into the SPEA Student Services Office, the first face you’ll see likely is that of one of SPEA’s six student workers. Jen Popiela, Monica Zachary, and Katie Boynton serve as SPEA’s student success assistants, answering student questions, scheduling advising appointments, and ensuring students are aware of the many services SPEA provides. “When… Read more »
PPI Researchers Evaluate Indianapolis’ Mobile Crisis Assistance Team
Policy Brief: Staci Rising Paquet Study Authors: Katie Bailey, Program Analyst, IU Public Policy Institute, and Brad Ray, Director of the Center for Criminal Justice Research Download the full report here The City of Indianapolis has made strides in addressing the high rates of involvement of people with mental health and drug issues in the… Read more »
Top 100 Award: Q & A with Justin Weisenbach
Justin Weisenbach is on track to graduate with a management degree from SPEA. He says he was surprised and excited to learn he had been selected as one of IUPUI’s Top 100 students. Each year, the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students. These students have a record of demonstrating academic excellence,… Read more »