After spending 29 years working for the Fishers Police Department, Michael Johnson knew his time as an officer was coming to a close. Retirement was approaching—but Michael isn’t one to sit around. He knew retirement would merely be a transition for him. That’s when he began planning for life after law enforcement. “I thought earning… Read more »
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From refugee to detainee: How U.S. immigration policies are failing asylum-seekers, including Ukrainians
Written by: Raman Solanki, O’Neill MPA candidate The Russian invasion of Ukraine forced many civilians to flee their homes, quickly condensing their lives into suitcases before crossing into neighboring nations like Poland and Slovakia. Daria Trekhan was one of them. She had traveled to western Ukraine to find a new place for her family to… Read more »
O’Neill IUPUI nonprofit management program ranked No. 3 nationally
The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI is ranked No. 3 for its nonprofit management program in the just-released U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School rankings. It’s the third time in the past four years that the school has been ranked in the top three for its nonprofit… Read more »
Student research work opens door to help improve equity in education
Written by: Nidhi Arun, PPI CRISP Research Assistant, O’Neill MPA Student As a student research assistant for the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy, I have had the opportunity to work directly with community organizations trying to address interconnected issues that lead to societal disparities. I wanted to take the research skills from… Read more »
Small experiences grow into big opportunities for O’Neill student
The fall 2021 semester is busy for Harper Morgan. Between working in the Indianapolis arts community, pursuing both a Civic Leadership degree and a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, and volunteering wherever possible, Morgan’s plate is full to be sure. But it’s not as full as it was in spring 2021. “I was taking 13… Read more »
