Articles tagged as: Higher Education
January 30, 2022
Indiana State University’s spring enrollment has dropped 25 percent since 2019
Indiana State University’s spring enrollment has fallen nearly 25% since 2019, a drop school officials blame in part on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2022
Indianapolis scholarship pays off college bills, giving students another shot at a degree
Indy Achieves, a fledgling Indianapolis education initiative, is helping students settle outstanding balances with Ivy Tech Community College.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2021
Colleges Preparing Nursing Graduates For Stressful Work Environment
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful on everyone, but health care workers may be affected more than anyone. Some nurses are burnt out and planning to leave the profession. Meanwhile, colleges are preparing new graduates to take their place — and deal with the pressures of the job.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
New Report Says Indiana Needs More Food, Housing Security Data On College Campuses
A lack of quality data collected by Indiana's colleges and universities is likely causing them to underestimate the severity of students' housing and food insecurity. That was one of the findings in a new report released by the state's Commission for Higher Education.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2021
Indiana Universities Adjust Budget Approach To Lawmakers Amid COVID-19
This year, university presidents made sure to emphasize the cost-cutting measures they've taken since the pandemic began.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2020
With Hopes Of Safe Reopening, Some Schools Launch Widespread COVID-19 Testing
As universities prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester, some are counting on widespread COVID-19 testing to help clamp down on potential outbreaks.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020
Colleges Prepare For Fall Reopening
Many colleges and universities will welcome students back to campus this fall. However, with cautions to protect people from COVID-19, life on campus will be different.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2020
House Republicans Reject Teacher Pay Proposal, Spend Money On Higher Ed Projects
Indiana collected nearly $300 million more in the last budget than expected. Republicans want to use that money to pay for building projects at state colleges and universities with cash, rather than through bonding.
Read MoreApril 14, 2016
State Of Higher Ed Address Focuses On Jobs
Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers delivered the fourth annual State of Higher Education Address Wednesday, highlighting the goals for the Commission for the next year.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2015
Indiana's College Loan Default Rate Ranks High
Data released by the U.S. Department of Education shows Indiana has one of highest default rates of student loans in the country.
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