Authored by: Victoria Whaley Edited by: Leslie Wells To succeed after graduation, students need more than academic knowledge. They need guidance, mentorship, and real-world connections. That’s where O’Neill School alumni can step in. Through O’Neill Indianapolis’ Backpack to Briefcase program, alums can give students the gift of their time, experience, and opportunity. The program, created… Read more »
Written by: Tia Broz and Leslie Wells Indiana University supports veterans and other military-connected students year-round, through Military-Connected Student Services, scholarships and other resources. At IU Indianapolis, that includes a new course in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The school is home to 29 students who are veterans, with others who… Read more »
Criminal Justice major Shaelyn Brickey had always excelled in high school, both academically and athletically. With her hard work came success, and she had no doubt she could turn that momentum into a rewarding college experience. “I wanted to continue my education so I would have a larger variety of careers I could go into… Read more »
From her seat at the front desk in O’Neill’s third-floor office, Public Safety Management major Heather Johnson helps students, answers emails, and gets people where they need to go. Heather is a student employee with O’Neill, and learning each day not only about her major, but also about how higher education functions. In December 2025,… Read more »
Brandon Sorge has spent his entire career in education. He’s taught high school math, worked as a K–12 administrator, and served as the director for the Indiana STEM Resource Network. That’s when he made a switch to higher education. He’s taught on the Indianapolis campus for years but joined the O’Neill School in August 2025… Read more »
