Authored by: Victoria Whaley Edited by: Leslie Wells To succeed after graduation, students need more than academic knowledge. They need guidance, mentorship, and real-world connections. That’s where O’Neill School alumni can step in. Through O’Neill Indianapolis’ Backpack to Briefcase program, alums can give students the gift of their time, experience, and opportunity. The program, created… Read more »
Written by: Tia Broz and Leslie Wells Indiana University supports veterans and other military-connected students year-round, through Military-Connected Student Services, scholarships and other resources. At IU Indianapolis, that includes a new course in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The school is home to 29 students who are veterans, with others who… Read more »
Brandon Sorge has spent his entire career in education. He’s taught high school math, worked as a K–12 administrator, and served as the director for the Indiana STEM Resource Network. That’s when he made a switch to higher education. He’s taught on the Indianapolis campus for years but joined the O’Neill School in August 2025… Read more »
From his office at O’Neill Indianapolis, Professor Tom Stucky reflects on the impact of one of his former colleagues. “The O’Neill School simply would not be what it is today without the influence of Professor Emeritus Sam Nunn,” says Stucky. “He was an architect of this school.” News was spreading quickly that Nunn had passed… Read more »
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 12:30–3 p.m. | Taylor Courtyard Each September, tents and tables take over Taylor Courtyard at IU Indianapolis. It’s a flurry of activity as organizations from around Indiana show up and set up, ready to talk about public safety, sustainability, and community resilience during the O’Neill School’s Community Safety Career Day. … Read more »
