Written by: Connor Elliott; Edited by: Leslie Wells When the federal government closed its doors on October 1, 2025, hundreds of thousands of federal employees were told not to report to work. Lawmakers were in a standoff over appropriations legislation for the upcoming fiscal year. O’Neill students studying in Washington, D.C., with O’Neill’s Washington Leadership… Read more »
“I’m a nontraditional student in every sense,” Ruth Pearce explains. The Community and Organizational Leadership Studies major says she became a mother when she was young and jumped straight into her career. It wasn’t until her children were teenagers that she made the decision to go to college. “I actually earned my associate degree alongside… Read more »
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 »
