When students enter the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, many of them have a personal mission to make a difference in our communities and our world. They know that to accomplish this goal, O’Neill is their best starting place because of the knowledge provided in the classroom and the opportunities you, as alumni, are able to share with them and the school.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Kevin Jowitt was selected as the inaugural recipient of O'Neill Indianapolis' Distinguished Alumni Award. Jowitt earned his Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety from O'Neill in 2012. He began his law enforcement career at Indiana University in 1977 and later served as the chief of police in both Westfield and Noblesville, Indiana. He also served as a division commander for the Hamilton County (Indiana) Sheriff’s Office. Jowitt is a past president of the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police and serves on its foundation board. He received the Distinguished Hoosier award in 2018 from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. In addition to his involvement with the O'Neill Distinguished Alumni Council, Jowitt also teaches as an associate faculty member for the Criminal Justice and Public Safety programs at the O'Neill School.
The O'Neill School network
The O’Neill network fills the halls of government, informs people who are protecting our communities, and creates a thriving sector for nonprofits and foundations. These connections are important entries into the professional world for our students but also allow for amazing links among our alumni.
Staying involved
You can stay involved with the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs through volunteering, attending events, giving to support our school—or a combination of these. We never forget that our top-ranked programs and research would not be possible without you.
