IU names Bicentennial Professors, sets goal of faculty presentations in all 92 Indiana counties
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018
The Indiana University Office of the Bicentennial has named Shahzeen Attari as one of 25 Bicentennial Professors, whose appointments were approved by the IU Board of Trustees at its December meeting.
Indiana University names 10 faculty members distinguished professors
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018
IU Bloomington appointee, Kirsten A. Grønbjerg, is also affiliated with IUPUI; she is professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Bloomington and Efroymson Chair in Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.
Study Finds Toxic Flame Retardants in Children's Car Seats
MONDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2018
In a new study, Indiana University scientists found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health. Of the 18 children's car seats tested, 15 contained new or traditional hazardous flame retardant chemicals.
Burnell and Barbara Fischer to Endow New Fellowship Program for SPEA Junior Faculty
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018
A gift from Burnell and Barbara Fischer to endow the Fischer Faculty Fellowship program will provide crucial research support to tenure-track junior faculty at SPEA during the early stages of their career.
IU research reveals Indiana arts and culture nonprofits face significant challenges
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018
According to the report, arts and culture nonprofits are significantly more likely to face financial challenges than all other nonprofits.
IU awarded State Department grant to develop, implement academic programs in Ukraine
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
The programs will aid the professionalization of current and future communication specialists in Ukraine and will involve faculty and staff from The Media School, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Office of International Affairs in the IU Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences.
Study uncovers high levels of previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, environment
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
Scientists at Indiana University found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment.
Maureen Pirog named fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
Maureen Pirog, Rudy Professor Emeritus of Policy Analysis at SPEA, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Science News names SPEA's Shahzeen Attari an influential "Scientist to Watch"
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Shahzeen Attari has been named by Science News as one of 10 early- and mid-career scientists on their way to widespread acclaim for tackling big questions facing science and society.
Founding SPEA Dean Charles Bonser Honored with NSF Gift to Launch SPEA Center for Cultural Affairs
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
NSF International has honored founding SPEA Dean Charles F. Bonser with a major contribution to Indiana University.
Committee named to lead dean search for IU's School of Public and Environmental Affairs
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Indiana University Bloomington Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel has appointed a committee to identify candidates for the position of dean for the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Patient beware Indiana University researchers diagnose crowdsourced hospital ratings
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018
Researchers Victoria Perez and Seth Freedman compared social media ratings offered by patients with the extensive data available through the federal government's "Hospital Compare" website.
Dean of IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs to step down, return to faculty
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 08, 2018
John D. Graham, dean of the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, has announced his plans to end his administrative service and return to the faculty, effective at the end of the 2018-19 academic year.
States boost renewable energy and economic development when utilities adopt renewable standards
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018
Researchers closely examined the history and evolution of state renewable portfolio standards and interviewed more than 40 experts about renewable portfolio standards implementation.
Study raises concern about flame-retardant metabolites in bald eagles
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
Scientists have raised concerns about chemicals that accumulate in birds and other animals. A study suggests that's only part of the story.
Indianapolis nonprofits face growing demand for services while resources shrink
MONDAY, JULY 09, 2018
Indianapolis nonprofits are seeing increased demand for their programs and services while struggling with lean budgets and other administrative challenges, according to a new Indiana University report.
Indiana University experts are available to comment on Supreme Court labor decision
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018
Indiana University labor experts including Lisa Blomgren Amsler are available to comment on the Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. AFSCME, a labor-relations case.
IU scientists participate in monthlong experiment to study indoor air pollution
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
Called HOMEChem -- for House Observations of Microbial and Environmental Chemistry -- the project is funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and led by scientists at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder.
IU researchers find gains in health insurance coverage from Indiana plan considered a national model
MONDAY, JUNE 04, 2018
The research, by Seth Freedman, Lilliard Richardson and Kosali Simon of IU's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, was published in the June issue of Health Affairs. It is the first in-depth analysis of the impact on the availability of health insurance through HIP 2.0 since it was adopted in 2015.
Friends endow scholarship at IU to honor environmentalist and former congressman Jim Jontz
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018
Those wishing to contribute to the Congressman James P. Jontz Scholarship for Environmental Advocacy may make a gift online or send a check payable to the Indiana University Foundation for the Congressman Jontz Scholarship to SPEA C/O Susan Johnson, 1315 E. Tenth St., #310, Bloomington, IN 47405.
IU experts available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court online tax decision
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision soon in South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., potentially making it easier for states to collect taxes on online sales.
Vulnerable communities may be adversely affected by transition to cleaner energy
MONDAY, MAY 07, 2018
Indiana University researchers develop a method to identify at-risk communities
IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs names its 2018 distinguished alumni
THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018
The 2018 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award are: Trevor Brown and Steve Eller.
Indiana University experts available to comment on NCAA college basketball report
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
The Commission on College Basketball, an independent study group led by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, issued its report this morning.
Indiana University professor Shahzeen Attari wins 2018 Andrew Carnegie fellowship
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
Carnegie Corporation has named Indiana University's Shahzeen Attari a 2018 Andrew Carnegie Fellow.
Affordable Care Act led to increase in breastfeeding, Indiana University research finds
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018
Thousands more children were breastfed, and breastfeeding continued longer, due to the Affordable Care Act, according to new IU research.
SPEA stands alone as number one public affairs graduate program in nation
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018
Indiana University Bloomington's School of Public and Environmental Affairs is Number 1 alone in U.S. News and World Report's Best Public Affairs Graduate Schools rankings, an improvement over the previous rankings when it shared the top spot with Syracuse University.
Ward to receive Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
MONDAY, MARCH 05, 2018
Assistant professor Adam Ward among those who will receive the 2018 Indiana University Bloomington Outstanding Junior Faculty Award.
'Excess emissions' make significant contribution to air pollution, study finds
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018
A study by SPEA researchers shows that excess emissions can make serious contributions to overall air pollution.
IU trustees approve SPEA-Kelley Healthcare Management degree
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2018
Master of Science in healthcare management to be offered by SPEA and the Kelley School of Business.
New Focus on Globalization, Management, and Finance Strengthens Indiana University Undergraduate Public Affairs Curriculum
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2018
The Indiana University Bloomington School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) is enhancing its undergraduate curriculum to better prepare students for careers leading for the greater good in a fast-changing world.