For RaeVen Ridgell, civic engagement is both a way of life and a wonderful obligation. “I think it’s important for us to get involved because it’s our duty as members of society,” she explains. “This is our community, our state, our country, and our world. We cannot wait for others to save it; we have… Read more »
O’Neill Students
Sarah Price: Top 100 of 2024
Each year, IUPUI honors dozens of undergraduate students, naming them among the university’s Top 100 undergrads. The names read like a list of who’s who—exceptional students recognized for their academic excellence, community engagement, and campus leadership. This year, the O’Neill School has four undergraduates on the list. And that includes Sarah Price. “It’s always great… Read more »
Ainsley Wright: Top 100 of 2024
Ainsley Wright started out studying environmental science at IUPUI. But it only took her first sustainability class for her to realize she needed to make a change. She soon transferred to the O’Neill School and changed her major to Environmental Policy and Sustainability. “The O’Neill School allowed me to study the interactions between humans and… Read more »
Lance Varnell: Top 100 of 2024
Lance Varnell is no stranger to taking on a challenge. His dedicated work ethic has been evident from the moment he arrived at O’Neill in 2022, a transfer student who first completed his associate’s degree at Ivy Tech. It wasn’t long after arriving that another opportunity within O’Neill caught the Sustainability Practice and Policy major’s… Read more »
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 »