For Ron Walker, the O’Neill School offered not just a transformative education—it turned a proud alma mater into a family tradition of leadership and public service. A 1996 graduate of the Master of Public Affairs program, Walker has built a successful career that spans the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Almost 30 years later, his… Read more »
How Erin Mullin balanced career and growth to make real-world impact through IU’s Online MSHM Program
Healthcare is constantly evolving. To lead it well, professionals need more than passion—they need the right skills and support. That’s exactly what Indiana University’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) delivers. Through a unique collaboration between two top-ranked schools: the Kelley School of Business and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the… Read more »
Essential Skills for Essential Resources: Joshua Stockton, BSPA’24, Keeps Our Water Safe
With a background in environmental management from the O’Neill School, Joshua Stockton, BSPA’24, found a role that aligns with his interests and the growing demand for water professionals. Today, he’s working at the City of Bloomington’s water treatment plant, applying what he learned in the classroom to protect one of the state’s most essential resources. … Read more »
Future arts leader Lucia Walker hits all the high notes at O’Neill
Lucia Walker, BSAM’25, didn’t have to look far to find inspiration for her college journey. Growing up in Bloomington, surrounded by the arts, community service, and Indiana University’s vibrant energy, she found a natural home at the O’Neill School. She began her time at IU as a Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, a highly competitive… Read more »
How the O’Neill Leadership Program Turned a Passion for Service into a Career
At the O’Neill School, learning goes beyond the classroom. For Michaela Hylton, BSPA’22, the O’Neill Leadership Program (OLP) was where everything clicked. The competitive program connects students with real-world leadership opportunities in the community, pairing them with mission-driven organizations and giving them the tools to lead. For Hylton, OLP wasn’t just a resume-builder—it was the… Read more »
Connecting Communities with Capital, Alumna Stephanie (Sievers) Barrett Builds Meaningful Career in Affordable Housing Finance
When Stephanie Barrett, BSPA’94 graduated from Indiana University with a degree from what’s now the O’Neill School, she didn’t know her path would eventually lead to helping thousands of people find a safe, stable place to call home. But with a passion for community and a sharp eye for finance, she carved out a career… Read more »
Building Global Careers: MIA Students Gain International Experience in Armenia
For students pursuing a Master of International Affairs (MIA), offered jointly by the top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, hands-on international experience is essential in preparing for careers in global policy, diplomacy, and development. Through the Armenia Capstone Program, participating MIA students… Read more »
More Than a Race: How Little 500 Shaped Two O’Neill Students’ Journeys
Each spring, Indiana University’s Little 500 transforms Bloomington into a celebration of speed, grit, and student spirit. But behind the race-day excitement are months of preparation, teamwork, and personal growth. For two undergraduate students from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs—Leila Faraday and Collin Monesmith—the experience of cycling at IU has become one… Read more »
O’Neill students develop management leadership skills through business fraternity Mu Beta Lamba
At the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, it’s no surprise that many students are passionate about public policy and environmental issues. However, some of O’Neill’s most popular majors extend beyond what the school’s name might suggest. In fact, management and public financial management students make up nearly 40% of O’Neill’s undergraduate population. Among… Read more »
Bridging the gap: O’Neill student connects healthcare policymakers to research
Written by: Nikki Livingston Madelyn Mustaine’s mission is to empower individuals to live their healthiest, happiest lives by ensuring they have reliable access to the care they deserve. As an undergraduate at O’Neill, she worked as a research assistant for health care policy researcher Kosali Simon and studied health care in five countries, which were experiences she… Read more »