The school received a facelift and expansion when the Paul O'Neill Graduate Center opened for classes in the Spring 2017 semester due to the growing influx of students.

As another example, students interested in environmental studies can focus on the science or the public policy aspect under the same roof; under the separate degrees of B.S.

[4] O'Neill School (SPEA) Bloomington is also a founding member of the Council of Environmental Science Deans and Directors.

[8] O'Neill Indianapolis students also created and implement publicINreview, and online journal focusing on regional issues in public affairs.

Elected officers attend regular meetings with faculty and staff to discuss programs, policies and other aspects of the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs experience.

[9] The gift will go toward funding graduate fellowships, professorships and chairs, undergraduate scholarships, and the creation of a new Center on Leadership in Public Service.