O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University

O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University The O'Neill School was created to address the complex issues that face society today, issues one field of study alone can’t solve.

The O’Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs (SPEA) works to build a better world by stewarding the development of equitable and inclusive societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. We prepare students for careers in public service, business and nonprofit management with versatile degrees that let them move seamlessly among all three. Our faculty are engaged in relevant and cutting edge research dedicated to finding solutions for the common good.

Find your passion. Answer the call to public service. Make a difference. At O’Neill Launch, MPA alum and Terre Haute May...
09/04/2026

Find your passion. Answer the call to public service. Make a difference.

At O’Neill Launch, MPA alum and Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun challenged our newest undergrads to think about the impact they can make through lives of leadership and service.

His message was clear: Our communities—and our nation—need more O’Neills.

To our newest students: Welcome to O’Neill. We’re so glad you’re here.

Did you know O'Neill is home to more than 20 student organizations? At today's Student Involvement Fair, you can pop in ...
09/03/2026

Did you know O'Neill is home to more than 20 student organizations? At today's Student Involvement Fair, you can pop in to find your people, explore new interests, and discover ways to make your O'Neill experience your own.

The best connections happen beyond the classroom. Find yours.

Throughout the fall, spring, and summer terms of 2025–26, O’Neill students completed 545 internships across 50 Indiana c...
09/02/2026

Throughout the fall, spring, and summer terms of 2025–26, O’Neill students completed 545 internships across 50 Indiana counties, contributing nearly 80,000 hours of hands-on work.

Across the state, students put their education into action—supporting local governments, strengthening emergency preparedness, advancing sustainability, contributing to public safety and healthcare, and helping businesses and organizations address real-world challenges.

From Gary to Indianapolis and Steuben County to Fort Wayne, these experiences are more than internships. They’re an investment in Indiana’s communities, organizations, and future workforce.

See how O’Neill students are making an impact across Indiana: go.iu.edu/a8ea1N

Please join us in welcoming the five new members of the O’Neill School faculty, including Assistant Professor Chandler I...
09/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming the five new members of the O’Neill School faculty, including Assistant Professor Chandler Inman, Assistant Professor Ji Ma, Assistant Professor Shana Scogin, Clinical Associate Professor Erin Engels, and Clinical Assistant Professor Christine Walsh!

Meet our new faculty:

https://oneill.indiana.edu/news/2026-0901-new-faculty.html

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️This summer, Maggie Bequette, MSES’26, served as a Seasonal Natural Resources Technicia...
08/30/2026

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️

This summer, Maggie Bequette, MSES’26, served as a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Kowabdanawa odë kė (“They watch over this land”). Here’s what she shared about her experience:

“I spent my internship with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Kowabdanawa odë kė (‘They watch over this land’). As part of the natural resources, wildlife, and conservation team, I worked in the field with a group to work on some grant-funded research. At that time of year, we were primarily focused on surveying lepidopterans (butterflies and moths), and later in the season would be surveying freshwater mussels and wild rice.”

When Devyn Keller studied lobbying in Prof. Baggetta’s U.S. Policy and Administration course, she didn’t know she’d imme...
08/27/2026

When Devyn Keller studied lobbying in Prof. Baggetta’s U.S. Policy and Administration course, she didn’t know she’d immediately have an opportunity to put what she learned into practice. On a trip to Washington, D.C., with her father, she found herself using her new skills to advocate for an issue she cares about.

Read more about Devyn’s Capitol Hill experience in her guest post: https://go.iu.edu/9CTn3m

Meet O’Neill! 👋Whether you’re exploring O’Neill for the first time or already part of our community, our Meet O’Neill se...
08/26/2026

Meet O’Neill! 👋

Whether you’re exploring O’Neill for the first time or already part of our community, our Meet O’Neill series invites you to discover the people, programs, resources, and opportunities that make the O’Neill experience so special. ❤️

From advising and career support to funding, student life, leadership opportunities, and more, hear directly from the people who know O’Neill best.

🎥 Choose your playlist:
Undergraduate: https://bit.ly/4gTKhQH
Graduate: https://bit.ly/4hQMnBT

Welcome back, O’Neill!Have a great first day of classes. We’re glad you’re here and excited for all that’s ahead this se...
08/24/2026

Welcome back, O’Neill!

Have a great first day of classes. We’re glad you’re here and excited for all that’s ahead this semester.

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️This summer, Emilie Murr, MPA’27, is working as an intern in the district office of Sta...
08/23/2026

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️

This summer, Emilie Murr, MPA’27, is working as an intern in the district office of State Representative Hillary Cassel. Here’s what she had to share about her experience so far:

“I am working as an intern in the district office of State Representative Hillary Cassel. In this role, I assist with constituent communications, organize and maintain office records, and attend community events. This experience is giving me firsthand exposure to public service and helping me develop professional communication and organizational skills.”

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