Each year, IUPUI honors dozens of undergraduate students, naming them among the university’s Top 100 undergrads. The names read like a list of who’s who—exceptional students recognized for their academic excellence, community engagement, and campus leadership.

This year, the O’Neill School has four undergraduates on the list. And that includes Sarah Price.

“It’s always great to be recognized for the hard work we put in and I was also thrilled to see several of my classmates on the list,” she says.

Price says she was incredibly proud to learn she had made the Top 100. She says she was excited to share with her parents but it’s also news that affirms her own hard work as a student.

The Civic Leadership major still has another year of classes left, but her selection for this year’s Top 100 speaks volumes about her impact on campus and the work she’s already done during her time at O’Neill.

Why did you choose to attend O’Neill?

“I was really drawn to O’Neill’s emphasis on making a positive impact and its interdisciplinary approach to doing so, particularly in the Civic Leadership program. Other programs I looked at focused on the business skills required for nonprofit work and I appreciated that I was able to take a more well-rounded course load.”

What has your experience at O’Neill been like thus far?

“O’Neill class sizes tend to be smaller, so there’s a lot more class engagement. Most faculty I’ve had have been very supportive and willing to answer any questions I have about the course material or their own research.”

What sort of unique experiences have you been part of through O’Neill?

“Last year, I got to take a special 1 credit hour course on homelessness in Indianapolis. Through this course, I was able to examine statistics about homelessness, connect with nonprofit professionals, and volunteer with CHIP’s annual Point-In-Time Count, which measures the population of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals within our community.”

What are your plans after graduation?

“After graduation, I plan to pursue work in the nonprofit sector, advocating for issues such as housing stability, food access, or immigration rights. After gaining some work experience, I will consider returning to school to pursue further education.”