In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we’re celebrating students who take a brave step to find the right academic fit. For Jude Kincaid, a Bloomington native majoring in law and public policy, that step ultimately took him in a familiar direction: back home. After completing his freshman year as business student at Notre Dame,… Read more »
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From Bloomington to the backcountry: How O’Neill prepared David Diamond, MPA-MSES’99, to facilitate collaborative grizzly bear conservation
When David Diamond, MPA-MSES’99, was deciding where to earn a graduate degree, he had several top programs on the table. But after one visit to Indiana University, he knew the O’Neill School was the right place for him. Today, Diamond leads collaborative efforts to protect and recover grizzly bears across the Northern Rockies. His work… Read more »
Maya Benysh finds community, leadership, and purpose at O’Neill
When Maya Benysh started visiting colleges during her junior year of high school, she had no idea what “public affairs” was. She was considering everything from international business to journalism, looking for anything that would let her pair her interest in people and problem-solving with a meaningful career. That changed when she toured Indiana University… Read more »
From the Classroom to Capitol Hill: .O’Neill students prepare to head to D.C.
For students pursuing careers in public affairs, there’s no classroom quite like the nation’s capital. Through the O’Neill School’s D.C. Accelerator Program, Master of Public Affairs students spend either a semester or a full academic year in Washington, D.C., combining their second-year coursework with a meaningful internship experience. Students complete a mix of online and… Read more »
O’Neill MPA student, Asrorbek Parpiev supports national policy education with NASPAA internship
For Master of Public Affairs student Asrorbek Parpiev, this summer marks a major milestone: contributing to public service education through his internship at the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). As the 2025 higher education and data intern, Parpiev is supporting NASPAA’s mission by turning complex data into insights that help… Read more »
Leading across sectors: Ron Walker’s career built on O’Neill principles
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 »
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 »