Written by: Colin Kulpa One of the O’Neill School’s defining characteristics is providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences to its students. From research opportunities to community-based projects to its many internship opportunities, one fellowship stands out for its ability to connect students with experiences and even careers after they earn their degrees. The Peterson Fellowship is… Read more »
Civic Leadership
Katherine Shr receives Plater Medallion for Civic Engagement
In May 2023, Katherine Shr finished an academic marathon: completing two bachelor’s degrees—one in Civic Leadership and another in Psychology—plus an anthropology minor in Cultural Diversity. But Katherine’s accomplishments extend well beyond academics, including significant involvement in Sigma Psi Zeta’s philanthropic efforts on the local and national levels during the past four years. That work… Read more »
Use networking to find opportunities to create a more sustainable tomorrow
Written by Carli Richard, O’Neill Sustainability major, O’Neill Office of Sustainability intern My passion for the environment has always been part of who I am. I grew up on a farm in Northern Indiana and spent much of my childhood outdoors. That lifestyle helped me develop an appreciation for nature and the beauty it entails,… Read more »
O’Neill graduate recognized for community service
Reece Thompson has been involved in community service since he was a little boy. He started in Scouts when he was just 6 years old and stuck with the program for the next decade. That included his Eagle Scout project of restoring the only Black cemetery in Thorntown, Indiana—a project that earned state and national… Read more »
Community engagement earns O’Neill student top honors
It’s been a decade since Sara Hindi walked into her first O’Neill class. In 2012, she was working on her bachelor’s degree in Media and Public Affairs. Ten years later, Sara is set to graduate with her second O’Neill degree—a master’s in Public Affairs—and two prestigious honors: a spot among IUPUI’s Elite 50 graduate students… Read more »