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 »
Student highlights
New options make O’Neill study abroad more accessible
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 »
HobNob internship provides next step for students interested in policy
For those who have walked the halls of the Indiana Statehouse as interns, it can be a career-shaping experience, providing guidance and clarity for students considering a future in policy or politics. Each year, the Indy Chamber selects one O’Neill School graduate student interested in policy development and political action as its HobNob intern, named… Read more »
Be the voice of O’Neill students
A new name for the O’Neill School in March 2019 meant a new beginning for the O’Neill Student Council. OSC is the O’Neill School’s only undergraduate student organization, and they’re looking for leaders. The Basics OSC advocates for O’Neill students and promotes opportunities for service, social networking, community engagement, and professional development. The… Read more »
Elite 50: Michael Coleman
Graduate student Michael Coleman is pursuing his MPA through the O’Neill School at IUPUI, focusing his degree on policy analysis. Michael was named among IUPUI’s Elite 50 grad students. He says he knew grad school was the moment to make the move to O’Neill. “I always felt as though my undergrad degree should have been… Read more »