The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs will showcase its leadership and collaborative spirit at the 2026 NASPAA Global Conference in Seattle, Washington, Sept. 30–Oct. 2.
Faculty and students from the O’Neill School will play a prominent role in panels, section meetings, and workshops throughout the conference.
“We’re thrilled to have such a rich presence at the NASPAA Global Conference,” said David Audretsch, interim dean of the O’Neill School. “From leading vital national discussions on nonprofit management, research development, and urban-serving institutions to celebrating outstanding student scholarship, our community continues to set the standard for excellence in public service education. We look forward to connecting with our peers in Seattle and sharing the impactful work happening at O’Neill.”
Among those representing the O’Neill School are:
David Bell, clinical associate professor and co-chair of NASPAA's Nonprofit Management Education Section
Nonprofit Management Education Section Meeting,
Oct. 1, 8–8:50 a.m.
Siân Mooney, professor and former O’Neill School dean
Faculty Development to Pursue Externally Funded Research in Public Service Programs,
Oct. 1, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Jill Nicholson-Crotty, associate dean of graduate programs
Creating New Degree Programs Using Multiple Modalities,
Oct. 2, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
David Swindell, director of the IU Public Policy Institute and chair of NASPAA’s Urban Serving Institutions Section
Urban Serving Institutions Section Meeting,
Oct. 2, 8–8:50 a.m.
Building a Network for Public Impact Research Across Schools of Public Administration and Public Policy,
Oct. 2, 2:15–3:15 p.m.
In addition to faculty presentations, the O’Neill School is thrilled to be recognized for student and faculty excellence. O’Neill Online MPA student Héctor Reyes-Erazo has been named one of three national recipients of this year’s Pi Alpha Alpha Master’s Student Manuscript Award. He will be formally recognized during the award ceremony at the global conference.
Additionally, Jiaen Wu, a Ph.D. candidate in public affairs, is being honored with the Staats Emerging Scholars Award, which recognizes contributions made by Ph.D. students, and Professor Craig Johnson is being recognized with the William Duncombe Excellence in Doctoral Education Award. The award was established in 2014 in honor of the late William (Bill) Duncombe because of his legacy in educating doctoral students. It recognizes a faculty member who displays similar qualities in going above and beyond in educating doctoral students across many years.