A change of scenery can make a world of difference when it comes to understanding complex issues through a global lens. That’s why the O’Neill School offers its O’Neill International study abroad opportunities. For the summer semester, there are 13 programs offered in 14 locations around the world, from the Caribbean to Europe to… Read more »
More than 1 in 4 students in the O’Neill School are the first in their families to pursue a degree in higher education. Many first generation students’ stories are inspiring—yet they can face significant barriers throughout their college careers. Dr. Siân Mooney, dean of the O’Neill School, was one of them. She says when she… Read more »
From the moment Dylan Patterson and Amber Greaney stepped foot onto IUPUI’s campus, they started living out O’Neill’s motto to Major in Making a Difference. The two students—both majoring in sustainability management and policy—knew there was work to be done. “I took environmental science in high school and realized there were a lot of… Read more »
Jared McDonald didn’t pursue many scholarships before he began his college career. He only applied for a handful prior to his freshman year with the O’Neill School as a Civic Leadership major. “I thought I probably didn’t meet the requirements,” he recalls. It was a nudge from faculty that would make him take another… Read more »
Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime for college students. Yet the cost and the length of these programs may make some students question whether it’s a realistic option. Jessie Silguero was almost one of them. Almost. “I currently work two jobs and I’m the oldest in my family,” he says. “I… Read more »
