Indiana higher ed board updates degree review process after hundreds of programs cut, merged
Nearly all of the eliminated degree programs had zero enrollment, officials said.
Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Indiana LG’s office closures buck return-to-office order
Staff were allowed to work from home several times despite Gov. Mike Braun’s order requiring full-time office returns.
Indiana’s college-going rate drops again
The figures reflect concerns expressed by state leaders about Indiana’s declining college-going culture, especially as the state shifts focus toward career credentials and work-based learning.
Company revives Indiana fish farm previously used for genetically engineered salmon
Unlike AquaBounty, which emphasized rapid growth and production, Superior Fresh is taking a slower, “more intentional” approach.
Indiana BMV unveils new ‘blackout’ license plates
The new plate option could generate millions in additional revenue for the agency.
Indiana SAT scores tick up slightly but still trail college-ready goals
More than 81,000 Indiana high school students took the test in 2024-25.
Defense letter confirms Indiana’s Camp Atterbury to be used for immigrant detention
The letter confirmed the Trump administration’s plans to utilize military bases amid a capacity crisis in federal immigration facilities.
Indiana’s universal school voucher system spotlighted at conservative policy conference
Hoosier House Speaker Todd Huston was among key panelists on Wednesday’s “school choice” education panel.
Indiana ILEARN scores show continued growth in math, but reading levels stay flat
Data released by Indiana Department of Education reported 31.2% of Hoosier students passed both the math and ELA sections of ILEARN.
Lt. Gov. Beckwith among supporters of lawsuit filed against Indiana GOP leadership
The complaint alleges that party leadership repeatedly silenced delegates, bypassed convention procedures, and rewrote internal rules without consent.
What Indiana’s new absenteeism law actually does—and doesn’t do—to attendance policies
A state senator is among those seeking to clarify the state’s new school attendance law amid online confusion.
Braun administration eliminates programs, positions and initiatives across state agencies after DEI review
A January executive order gave state agencies until July 1 to complete a review and identify diversity, equity and inclusion in their policies. In total, 350 such initiatives were identified.
Braun says Indiana must ‘learn from’ Texas flooding as search team deployed
Gov. Mike Braun called the deadly Texas floods a “wake-up call” and said states—including Indiana—should examine whether emergency response systems have any “weaknesses.”
After scrutiny over no-bid contract deals, Indiana secretary of state issues new RFPs
The move also comes on the heels of a new law adopted by the General Assembly earlier this year to increase transparency requirements involving state contracting.
Indiana private school voucher spending tops $497M as enrollment slows
Participation in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program grew by about 8.5% in the 2024-25 school year—marking a slowdown after record-setting enrollment growth in prior years.
Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degree programs ahead of state mandate
Students currently enrolled in any of the eliminated or suspended programs will be allowed to finish their degrees through a teach-out process, officials said.
Indiana taxpayers pay nearly $500K for Rokita’s disciplinary defense
The state paid four law firms between 2022 and 2025 to represent Attorney General Todd Rokita in at least six separate matters before the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
President Harrison’s personal copy of inaugural address on display—and still for sale
The original, signed reading copy of President Benjamin Harrison’s 1889 inaugural address—the same manuscript he held while delivering his speech at the U.S. Capitol—can be seen at his presidential site in Indianapolis.
Indiana schools get roadmap for K-12 policy changes following 2025 legislative session
More than two dozen K-12 education laws are set to take effect July 1, along with the state’s next two-year budget.
50+ state employees—including IEDC workers—laid off as Indiana cuts take effect
The Governor’s Office confirmed that agencies under both the education and commerce verticals announced staff reductions on Tuesday. The Indiana State Museum also let go of several employees last week.