It’s been 15 years since Associate Professor Sanghee Park completed her Ph.D. in Seoul, South Korea. In that time, she’s built a career out of trying to help public managers and leaders make the world a better place. “The field of public affairs sits at the nexus of public policy, management, and governance,” she explains…. Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
O’Neill student pushes for young voter involvement in elections
Nineteen-year-old O’Neill Public Policy major Connor Elliott has already been on the frontline of elections. In spring 2023, he served on the reelection campaign for Indianapolis’ mayor. That opportunity led to another—campaign manager for a state representative—which led to another. “Every two years the state party holds a state convention, so you can run for… Read more »
Indiana to be focus of upcoming national climate change, carbon dioxide removal conference
National and local experts are convening at Indiana University Indianapolis to explore how Indiana and the Midwest can help the United States become a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050. The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are hosting the Roads to Removal Indiana Symposium, a… Read more »
O’Neill Indianapolis recognized for expanding diversity efforts
The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis has been recognized for its work promoting and supporting diversity in research, teaching, and service. The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration selected O’Neill Indianapolis’ Public Affairs Program as the recipient of the NASPAA 2024 Diversity Award. “We are honored to… Read more »
Three new reports focus on healthcare, community resiliency, and the public’s loss of confidence in institutions
The Indiana University Public Policy Institute’s Center for Civic Literacy is helping Hoosier voters better understand key policy issues and potential solutions through its Decision 2024: Your Voices, Your Future series. PPI’s final three of seven reports examine healthcare in Indiana, how communities can become more resilient to adversity, and the reasons for and implications… Read more »