Jacob Ressler is focused on helping communities prepare for disasters—specifically how to help those in need before an event ever occurs. That drive to serve others is somewhat of a family trait. “My path to this focus area began when I was living in East Africa as a teen,” he says. “While there, I was… Read more »
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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 »
O’Neill Indianapolis specialties move up in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indianapolis is celebrating another strong showing in the 2024–25 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School rankings, with four of its Master of Public Affairs concentrations placing in the top 20. O’Neill IU Indianapolis’ rankings include: #2: Nonprofit Management #12: Environmental Policy and Management #16… 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 »
NSWC Crane announces first Educational Services Agreement with IU Executive Education
After nearly four decades of partnership, Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center has entered into a new era of education with IU Executive Education, announcing its first Education Services Agreement (ESA) with Indiana University. This ESA will allow the government to offer personnel the opportunity to take advantage of educational services through Indiana University—including Executive Education…. Read more »