The fire that destroyed a plastic recycling warehouse in Richmond, Indiana was not only a disaster that forced thousands to evacuate their homes to avoid the toxic fumes. It could have an impact on the long-term health of families in the area. During an appearance on the O’Neill Speaks podcast, the official podcast of the… Read more »
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O’Neill Speaks Podcast debuts featuring Dean Siân Mooney
How did an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 change the future of the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs? Listeners can find out during the debut episode of the O’Neill Speaks Podcast, the school’s official podcast, featuring special guest Dean Siân Mooney. Presenting new episodes every two weeks,… Read more »
Study shows Indiana nonprofits lost jobs in 2020 for the first time since 1995
The pandemic took a toll on nonprofit jobs according to a new Indiana University report that focuses on nonprofits during 2020, with Indiana nonprofits showing a job loss for the first time since 1995. The losses, which amounted to 5 percent in total, were most pronounced between the first and second quarter of 2020 (down… Read more »
O’Neill researchers urge EPA to review regulations surrounding excess emissions
A new journal article from researchers at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs urges the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a thorough review of the overall regulatory framework around excess emissions during malfunctions or accidents. Associate Professor Alex Hollingsworth, Assistant Professor Nikolaos Zirogiannis, and Lynton K. Caldwell Professor David Konisky worked… Read more »
Attari part of NASEM committee advising EPA Office of Research and Development to shift to systems-based approach
Shahzeen Attari, an associate professor at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, was part of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine committee’s report, “Transforming EPA Science to Meet Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenges,” which outlined ways the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development can shift to a systems-based… Read more »
Graham earns recognition from two organizations for lifetime achievements
Professor John D. Graham at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is receiving accolades this month from the Society of Benefit-Cost Analysis and the National Debate Tournament for his lifetime achievements. Graham will be recognized as an honorary fellow by the SBCA in Washington, D.C., March 10 for making substantial contributions… Read more »
O’Neill Honors student Jane Wright to present at ASPA annual conference
While many graduating seniors will be spending their final spring break on non-academic pursuits, Jane Wright will be putting the finishing touches on her honors thesis. Wright, who studies policy analysis at O’Neill, has been invited to present her research at the annual conference of the American Society of Public Administration. On March 22, she’ll… Read more »
Indiana congregations report a decline in membership, as well as fewer resources and more challenges
According to a new Indiana University report, some 68 percent of Indiana nonprofits are part of the religious and charitable sector. Of these, 34 percent are secular charities, 22 percent are congregations, and the remaining 12 percent are other faith-based organizations. These percentages closely resemble those from a similar survey of Indiana nonprofits in 2002…. Read more »
O’Neill student key part of Indianapolis Motor Speedway sustainability award
Earlier this month, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced it received one of sports’ most prestigious sustainability awards, becoming the first venue in the world to do so. One Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs student was at the forefront of this important work at the Brickyard. IMS was awarded a silver level… Read more »
Alma + O’Neill Fellowship offers new pathway for graduate students
The Indiana University Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Alma College are proud to announce a new partnership that gives Alma graduates an opportunity to pursue a graduate education with one of the nation’s premier schools of public affairs. Through the newly formed Alma + O’Neill Fellowship, qualified Alma College graduates… Read more »