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Education & Workforce Development
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IBJ Podcast: What are the opportunities for humans as AI impacts workforce?
Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, says we need to focus on how we can complement AI and excel at work best handled with human skills as the technology encroaches on even the C-suite.
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IBJ Podcast: Inside Christel House’s plan to expand its global network of schools
CEO Davis Harris discusses the challenges of continuing Christel House’s mission without its founder and establishing operations in Colombia and Nepal.
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IU, Purdue campus investments will reshape downtown
Since IUPUI split in July 2024, Indiana University and Purdue University have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into their respective downtown campuses to grow programs and attract students.
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Neidhammer Coffee Co. to close amid nonprofit owner’s funding crisis
The nonprofit 91 Place—which purchased Neidhammer Coffee Co. in 2023—is also seeking support to continue offering places to stay for young adults affected by homelessness, trafficking and violence.
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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
The federal judge said the federal government likely has the authority to collect the data, but the demand was rolled out to universities in a “rushed and chaotic” manner.
Dolly Parton’s child reading program operational in all Indiana counties
The program gifts free, high-quality and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five on a monthly basis, regardless of family income.
Hundreds of Indiana college degree programs on the chopping block
The Indiana Commission on Higher Education is set to vote Wednesday to consolidate, suspend, eliminate or monitor more than 1,000 low-enrolled degree programs at Hoosier public colleges and universities.
Hogsett announces 9-member Indianapolis Public Education Corp.
The mayor’s board selections include Mind Trust founder and Christel House International chief David Harris and charter school leaders Edward Rangel and Janet McNeal.
IPS school board OKs 2026-27 budget that cuts $7M from schools
Even with the cuts, Indianapolis Public Schools still anticipates ending the 2026-27 school year with a $5 million dollar deficit.
In this Final Four matchup, analytics reach another level
The Men’s Final Four Analytics Challenge enables Hoosier undergraduate and graduate students to apply data science and machine learning to real-world challenges.
Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
In justifying the change, Trump officials said the Education Department is “ill-equipped” to handle such a big loan portfolio.
New Indiana law updates Ivy Tech governance, doubles down on workforce mission
The updates also come as state officials continue to scrutinize college degree offerings and push for learners to earn high-value credentials, as early as high school.
IPS announces proposed $7M cut to school budgets as deficit looms
The cuts could impact anything from staffing to school supply budgets as the district projects ending the year with a $40 million cash deficit.
Industry, university leaders design state chemistry strategy
Indiana’s largest life sciences companies and research universities are working to make the state an international leader in chemistry innovation — and they’re ready to launch the first step in a plan called Catalyze Indiana.
Fishers to spend $3.6M to expand, improve high school athletic fields
The agreement between Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern Schools calls for the creation of a city and district athletic director position.
IPS board member Gayle Cosby announces resignation
Cosby’s departure leaves a vacancy on the seven-member board, which will lose a substantial amount of power under a new law that redistributes resources between district and charter schools.
Indiana officials increasing ties to conservative group Turning Point USA
Secretary of State Diego Morales said his office had started a voter registration partnership with Turning Point’s Club America high school organization. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Braun plans a “significant announcement” with Turning Point leaders.
First lady nears fundraising goal for Dolly Parton library program
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana provides free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, helping families build strong reading habits early in life.
Indy Chamber, IU Indianapolis partner to research women in sports leadership
New research from the Indy Chamber and IU Indianapolis shows Indianapolis is a top site for women in sports leadership roles.
For-profit colleges, once accused of duping students, hope to rebound under Trump
In January, the Education Department said new accountability rules will treat for-profit, nonprofit and public colleges equally.
Indiana educators faced firings, resignations after Charlie Kirk posts — but no licenses revoked
State leaders warned last fall that teachers could face professional discipline for posts about Kirk’s death.
Ball State fires hoops coach Michael Lewis after 3 straight losing seasons
Lewis had a promising start to his career, going 20-12 in 2022-23 but won fewer games each of his final three seasons.
Med schools vow nutrition education changes amid push from RFK Jr.
More than 50 medical schools — including the Indiana University School of Medicine — are set to pledge Thursday to boost their nutrition education.