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Indiana Public Media • 23rd September 2025

IU Bloomington faculty council endorses lawsuit over retired faculty representation

After retired faculty were removed from the Indiana University Bloomington Faculty Council, its current members are endorsing efforts to challenge that policy and Indiana law. The council formally thanked three IU professors — Alex Tanford, Steven Sherman and Russ Skiba — for suing over the removal of emerita faculty from university governance.

Indiana Public Media • 19th September 2025

IU removes ‘values differences’ as core expectation for staff

Indiana University quietly updated its Human Resources policies, cutting “values differences” as a basic expectation for employees.

Indiana Public Media • 15th September 2025

ACLU sues ISU over defunding Pride Center student employees

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued Indiana State University, claiming a First Amendment violation for the school’s halt to funding work-study student employees at the Pride Center of Terre Haute.

Indiana Public Media • 12th September 2025

Funding cut for IU programs that ‘do not advance American interests or values’

The U.S. Department of Education is ending funding for more than a dozen Indiana University programs that “do not advance American interests or values,” according to a Sept. 10 letter.

Indiana Public Media • 12th September 2025

IU trustees get new leader, hear updates on federal funding and enrollment

Dr. David Hormuth, an alumnus and Indianapolis-based surgeon, became the new chair of the Indiana Board of Trustees at Thursday’s board meeting in Indianapolis.

Indiana Public Media • 12th September 2025

Funding cut for IU programs that ‘do not advance American interests or values’

The U.S. Department of Education is ending funding for more than a dozen Indiana University programs that “do not advance American interests or values,” according to a Sept. 10 letter. The loss of funding impacts a broad range of programs for foreign languages and international studies.

Indiana Public Media • 5th September 2025

Apprentice to college graduate: Cosmetologists imagine makeover for education

Indiana beauty professionals are reimagining education and training for cosmetology licenses.

Indiana Public Media • 4th September 2025

IU's budget took effect in July. It's still not public

Indiana University has not publicly released its $4.5 billion budget, despite the Board of Trustees approving it almost three months ago.

Indiana Public Media • 1st September 2025

‘Solidarity Forever’: 50501 protesters rally against Trump, billionaires

About 250 demonstrators celebrated Labor Day at the Monroe County Courthouse for 50501’s “Workers over billionaires” rally Monday afternoon.

Indiana Public Media • 28th August 2025

‘The Bison is Back’: New IU mascot drums up business

As IU drums up excitement for its new mascot, Hoosier the Bison could be a cash cow.

Indiana Public Media • 19th August 2025

Historic preservationists remember Gayle Cook

Indiana historical preservations are remembering donor and partner Gayle Cook.  Cook died on Sunday at 91.

Indiana Public Media • 14th August 2025

IU professor sanctioned for violating ‘intellectual diversity’ law

An Indiana University professor was formally reprimanded for violating Indiana’s intellectual diversity law.  Senate Enrolled Act 202 requires public college and university professors to teach “intellectually diverse” ideas and promote free speech in the classroom.

Indiana Public Media • 14th August 2025

‘Yes And,’: Exhibit Columbus returns with opening weekend

Exhibit Columbus organizers are preparing to showcase new projects and the city itself. A celebration of the city’s modern architecture legacy, Exhibit Columbus will host its opening event series Friday and Saturday.

Indiana Public Media • 12th August 2025

Students skipping FAFSA thought they wouldn't get aid. Experts say they're wrong

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocks federal, state and institutional scholarships for millions of students each year, but some students believe they don’t qualify for financial aid.  Those students are probably wrong.

Indiana Public Media • 11th August 2025

ACLU, professors appeal dismissal of ‘intellectual diversity’ lawsuit

The ACLU announced an appeal Monday after the dismissal of its lawsuit against the state's intellectual diversity law for colleges and universities. Senate Enrolled Act 202 requires college professors to teach “intellectually diverse” ideas and promote free speech in the classroom.

Indiana Public Media • 8th August 2025

Indiana colleges are changing 400 degrees this year. What’s next?

Starting in July, state colleges and universities had to request approval to continue degrees that don’t meet thresholds set by legislators. It will impact about 4 percent of graduates in Indiana, or 3,300 each year.

Indiana Public Media • 6th August 2025

IU trustees to hold executive session Friday

Indiana University’s Board of Trustees will meet for an executive session Friday. The session in Bryan Hall is only open to the trustees and invited participants. T

Indiana Public Media • 31st July 2025

Millions of student loans start accruing interest again

Millions of Americans must resume paying interest Friday on their federal student loans under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

Indiana Public Media • 29th July 2025

Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education to leave office in October

Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery is leaving his position in October.

Indiana Public Media • 25th July 2025

Judge dismisses challenge to ‘intellectual diversity’ law for colleges

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over Indiana’s intellectual diversity requirements for public universities and colleges.

Indiana Public Media • 23rd July 2025

IU changes staff hiring processes amid budget concerns

Indiana University announced changes to its hiring processes for staff as it deals with decreased government funding.

Indiana Public Media • 21st July 2025

Indiana cuts successful workforce, college prep program for high schoolers

More than 40,000 Hoosier students have been in the program since 2006. Despite the program’s success, JAG was eliminated from Indiana’s budget this year.

Indiana Public Media • 17th July 2025

IU Indy marks first year with local connections and big growth

IU Indianapolis is trying to honor its roots while branching out. It officially launched July 1, 2024.

Indiana Public Media • 17th July 2025

IU foreign language programs take hit after Indiana sets degree thresholds

Renowned programs ingrained in Indiana University's history weren’t spared when university leaders volunteered to eliminate or consolidate degrees with low numbers of graduates. After legislators added a statute to the state’s budget bill, Indiana’s public universities volunteered to cut, merge and suspend more than 400 programs across the state.