Going beyond boundaries to advance understanding
The China Society at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs brings together a network of students, faculty, staff and alumni—all with an interest in fostering research and a better understanding of U.S/China relations. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and intellectually rewarding academic home to Chinese students. We offer an inclusive environment, and specialized programming at a top-ranked school. We work to connect our students with faculty and alumni that can assist in furthering each student’s field of study.
O’Neill student and alumni connections
159UNDERGRADUATES FROM CHINA
39MASTER'S STUDENTS FROM CHINA
9PH.D. CANDIDATES FROM CHINA
250O’NEILL AFFILIATED ALUMNI LIVING IN CHINA
As of spring 2017
Work towards an O’Neill degree while studying with the University of Hong Kong
Explore all of the degrees that the O’Neill School offers
The O’Neill School offers a top-ranked education at every degree level. Our degree in Arts Administration and our Nonprofit Management concentration attract the most students from China, but we encourage prospective students to explore all of our degrees.
Undergraduate Masters Doctoral
Making IU—and the O’Neill School—feel more like home
Each year, more than 5,500 international students make IU Bloomington their home. No matter where in the world you come from, the O’Neill School and Indiana University work to make sure you have the support and resources you need to feel welcome and prepared to learn.
Career Assistance for International Students
The O’Neill School's Career Hub delivers workshops, career search assistance, and internship series specifically with international students in mind. Offerings include the International Student Career Development Workshop Series, Networking and Career Prep for International Students, and direction on obtaining U.S. work authorization. To access these services, contact the Career Hub or look for events on the our calendar.
Yu Zhang, Ph.D. Candidate Inner Mongolia
Research focus: Energy Policy, Public Opinion of New Energy Technologies, Environmental Policy
“The professional training and research experience at O’Neill inspired me to compare public opinion and perceptions of new energy technologies between the U.S. and China.”
Find O’Neill affiliated alumni in China
In-depth research with a China focus
China's Environmental Policy and Urban Development
JOYCE YANYUN MAN (EDITOR)
This volume brings leading scholars together to address a range of environmental issues and policies in urban China.
"Fiscal Decentralization and Environmental Infrastructure in China"
ANTUNG LIU (WITH J. ZHANG)
This article in The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy looks into economic development in Chinese cities as a result of 1994 tax reform.
China's Housing Reform and Outcomes
JOYCE YANYUN MAN (EDITOR)
This book covers the housing situation in China, housing trends, and hte likely impact to China's housing sectore in the coming years.
Doctoral level alumni advancing research
| Alum | Dissertation | Employment |
| Yuan Daniel Cheng | Understanding Government-Supporting Nonprofits and Their Relationships with Governments: Evidence From Local Parks and Recreation Services | Indiana University / O’Neill |
| Helen Liu | Three Essays on Interorganizational Networks and Performance | The University of Hong Kong |
| Qian Janey Wang | Redistributive Budget, Intergovernmental Transfers and Fiscal Institutions | San Francisco State University |
| Lanlan Xu | Immigrants and Health Care | IMPAQ International (Health Division) |
| Lang Kate Yang | Fiscal Federalism and Distressed Localities: An Empirical Analysis of State Intervention and Bankruptcy Authorization Laws | George Washington University |
| Shuang Zhao | Corporate Environmental Strategies and Public Policy | University of Alabama in Huntsville |
| Alum | Dissertation | Employment |
| Yuning Ma | Flame Retardants in the Atmosphere Near the Great Lakes | University of Birmingham in the U.K. (post doc) |
IU's China Gateway
Opened in 2014, the IU China Gateway in Tsinghua Science Park (TusPark) supports research and activities for the Indiana University community, letting IU faculty and students fully immerse themselves in academic activities and partnerships throughout China. Events related to research, culture, and career advancement are regularly scheduled.
