O’Neill Professor Tom Stucky didn’t intend to work in academia. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he was focused on policing. “I was like many people who were interested in law enforcement in the early 90s,” he chuckles. While he says he originally wanted to pursue a career in the FBI, he shifted gears toward state… Read more »
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O’Neill names Outstanding Student Award recipients in each degree program

O’Neill Indianapolis has named its Outstanding Students for its five degree programs for the Class of 2025. Each year, the O’Neill School faculty votes on one student from each of its degree-granting programs to receive the award. The students are recognized for their academic achievements and merit during their time with the O’Neill School. One… Read more »
O’Neill’s Sydney Powers receives Queener Award, Outstanding MSCJPS Award

Sydney Powers came to O’Neill to build on a foundation in criminal justice. She already had a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice and a double minor in forensic investigation and law enforcement and evidence. But she wanted more. “I recognized just how deeply rooted my passion for criminal justice and public service truly… Read more »
Understanding social inequities, climate change, and the impact on farmers in India

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 »
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 »