Former Martin University students, staff sue school over its abrupt closure
The plaintiffs in Wednesday’s lawsuit are also asking the court to step in and stop any sale of university property, pending further investigation and hearing.
Education & Workforce Development
Colleges are turning to oral exams to combat artificial intelligence
The long-term impact of AI use on critical thinking remains to be seen, but educators worry students increasingly see the hard work of thinking as optional.
NCAA committee recommends earlier start to football season
The earlier start date would allow flexibility for potential expansion to the College Football Playoff.
Republic’s LIFT Academy flight school lands contract with NASA
NASA’s contract with the Carmel-based company isn’t huge, but Republic officials say it could be beneficial for non-financial reasons.
Hottest college major is cooling off. What happened?
There are signs that the 15-year boom in computer science education may be ending or at least morphing.
Gov. Braun finds $200M in the general fund to boost funding for child care
Some Indiana Democrats said they welcomed the additional investment from the Braun administration but criticized the move as inadequate.
Purdue continues to grow property holdings in Indiana Avenue area
The three-parcel property was the longtime home of the Second Baptist Church, the city’s first African American Baptist congregation.
Union for ISTA staff files unfair labor charges
The union representing staff at the Indiana State Teachers Association has filed multiple unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board alleging ISTA management intimidated and retaliated against staff.
Purdue views chief quantum officer position as a big deal
Michael Manfra says quantum technology looks like the future — and it’s his job to make sure Indiana is well-positioned for what he expects is inevitable.
US government pitches gamers a career as air traffic controllers
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department launched a campaign Friday targeting video gamers for the job. The tag line: “It’s not a Game. It’s a Career.”
Why there are no education elections on your primary ballot
Lawmakers made changes in 2025 to school board elections and referendums. But this is the first year voters will notice the differences.
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.
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.