Extreme weather can reduce the global water supply, disrupt food production, and impact crop quality. To cope with these climate changes, farmers worldwide are adapting their practices and technologies. But that process isn’t always equitable, especially for farmers who belong to marginalized social groups. “Climate change has a huge potential to widen social rifts in… Read more »
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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 »
O’Neill to offer new DEI workshops
Written by: Rebecca Valeriano-Flores, Director of Student Inclusion and Engagement, O’Neill Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion From the inception of the United States until today, there has been a call for liberation and justice that refuses to be ignored. Inequities and harms abound in a country where racism, transphobia, ableism, and many other types… Read more »
The true calling of Black History Month and Women’s History Month
Written by: Jori Mundy (MPA’15) This time of year is always special for me because it provides the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the groundbreaking achievements, undeniable resilience, and uncompromising fortitude of my ancestors and the instrumental individuals who created the many avenues of revolution we experience today. Their stories remind us that our call… Read more »
Tamra Wright: Understanding systems to help individuals
When O’Neill lecturer Tamra Wright was a child, she wanted to become a lawyer focused on civil rights and helping others. “My parents’ upbringing involved socioeconomic challenges,” she says. “They were always very open with me about their lived experiences and never hid it. But they also emphasized the support and love they had from… Read more »