Paul H. O’Neill Professor Eric Grommon is always thinking about how he can contribute to solving complex problems through research. “Any time I’m in a meeting, I’m the one in the corner taking notes, trying to document any topic I can circle back on,” he says. “Seemingly small comments can open up new questions that… Read more »
Criminal Justice
Faith Odiete: Accolades roll in for O’Neill Criminal Justice major
A legacy of leadership has led Faith Odiete to where she is today. Her father was a member of the Nigerian Police Force and tragically lost his life while on duty. But his life’s mission never left his daughter, even after she and her mother relocated to the United States following his death. Odiete is… Read more »
Investigate war crimes and human rights violations in new O’Neill course
Starting in the fall of 2024, O’Neill students can help support the global fight against human rights violations and war crimes. “It’s definitely a human security and community resilience issue,” explains Assistant Professor Courtney Page Tan. “Conflicts, human rights violations, war crimes—they all tug and tear at our capacity as individuals and communities to thrive… Read more »
Eclipse 2024: O’Neill faculty, alumni, and students help keep Indiana safe during the eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a massive influx of visitors will descend on Indiana, joining Hoosiers as witnesses to history: a solar eclipse with 60 Indiana counties in its path of totality. “We’re going to be the adoptive parents of hundreds of thousands of new Hoosiers during this event,” says Jess Kindig (BSPA’04, MSCJPS’12), the Indiana… Read more »
O’Neill alumna rises in ranks, wants other women to pursue law enforcement careers
As a top leader in one of Indiana’s largest police departments, IMPD Assistant Chief of Police Catherine Cummings (GradCert’13) knows her position comes with a lot of pressure. But the O’Neill alumna says that pressure extends well beyond her professional responsibilities. “When you’re one of the first women to do something, you feel it’s very… Read more »