Some people collect accomplishments. Others focus on making an impact. Philip J. Rutledge managed to do both in a way that resonates more than a decade after his passing. One of the most influential leaders in the field of public administration and social equity, Rutledge held high-profile public policy positions at the local and national… Read more »
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Keeton Gibson reflects on studying abroad in Athens
O’Neill student Keeton Gibson reflected on her experience during the Athens program last summer. Interested in studying abroad this summer? Applications close January 27. What attracted you to the Athens summer program? GIBSON: I was attracted to the Athens summer program because I’ve always wanted to visit Greece. Greece is one of those countries you… Read more »
Derek Schapiro reflects on studying abroad in Denmark
O’Neill student Derek Schapiro reflected with us on his experience during the Denmark program last summer. Interested in studying abroad this summer? Applications close January 27. What attracted you to the Denmark summer program? SCHAPIRO: This was my first course learning about the nonprofit sector; therefore, what attracted me to the program was the ability… Read more »
Jane Wright shares her experiences abroad in Ireland
O’Neill student Jane Wright reflected with us on her experience during the Ireland study abroad program last summer. Interested in studying abroad this summer? Applications close January 27. What attracted you to the Ireland summer program? WRIGHT: I was especially excited about the Ireland summer program because even though it is a short-term trip, the… Read more »
Rachel Van Voorhis reflects on her summer abroad in South Africa
O’Neill student Rachel Van Voorhis spent last summer in beautiful South Africa on one of O’Neill’s summer abroad programs. She shared her experiences with us, including her favorite parts of her weeks in the country. Interested in studying abroad next summer? Applications close January 27. What attracted you to the South Africa summer program? VAN… Read more »
Charity Mawi shares her summer abroad experience in Barbados
O’Neill student Charity Mawi reflected on her enriching study abroad experience in Barbados last summer. Interested in studying abroad in summer 2023? Applications close January 27. What attracted you to the Barbados summer program? MAWI: What drew me to the Barbados summer program was the course content and the beautiful island. I was intrigued by… Read more »
Freeman graduates, taking leadership lessons from IU to DC
“Some of the things you learn in the classroom at O’Neill are theoretical concepts. But it’s so much cooler when you’re able to apply it to actually advance your own personal passions and goals,” said Ky Freeman, former IU student body president. “The O’Neill School equips you with the foundational tools to be active changemakers… Read more »
Stephanie Joven reflects on her summer abroad in Senegal and The Gambia
O’Neill student Stephanie Joven reflected on her experience in the summer abroad program last summer in Senegal and The Gambia. Interested in studying abroad summer 2023? Applications close January 27. What attracted you to the Senegal summer program? JOVEN: I was interested in the “on-the-ground” approach to teaching the class. It was structured such that… Read more »
Prof. Ursula Kuhar on studying abroad in Israel
Professor Ursula Kuhar shared her experiences and the benefits she sees for students studying abroad in Israel. Kuhar is O’Neill’s founding director of the Israel study abroad program and an accomplished professional opera vocalist. Interested in studying abroad this summer? Applications are due January 27. Q: What makes the Israel summer program special? KUHAR: O’Neill… Read more »
Student Bianca Foronda shares her experiences studying abroad in Bavaria + Lombardia
O’Neill student Bianca Foronda reflected on her experience during the Bavaria + Lombardia program last summer in this Q&A. Foronda, a double major in Law and Public Policy and Public Management and Leadership, with a minor in Spanish, is the President and founder of the Latinx Law Student Association Pre Law-Division, and Vice President of… Read more »