Officials say the split from IUPUI will create more jobs and opportunities in the capital city.

Calls for cities to take a stance on the war in Gaza are putting pressure on not just national politicians, but also local leaders. In some U.S. cities like West Lafayette in Indiana, city officials are feeling the heat as calls for a Gaza ceasefire resolution mount.

Hours before Indiana University’s undergraduate ceremony at Memorial Stadium, protesters hosted an alternate graduation ceremony in Dunn Meadow.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing Indiana University in response to last week’s arrests during anti-war protests on the Bloomington campus.

As of Monday police had arrested 57 people, including many faculty and students. Several protesters said they were hit, kicked and placed in chokeholds. 

Indiana University president and provost issued an update as protests continue on campus. More than 33 students have been arrested amid faculty condemnation.

Indiana University changed its policy on encampments one day before pro-Palestine protesters began. At least 34 students have been arrested so far.

Indiana University’s Bloomington faculty have declared no confidence in President Pamela Whitten, the provost and vice provost.

The law requires public universities and colleges to release information about proven acts of hazing on their websites.

David Umulis is the senior vice provost for Purdue in Indianapolis, which officially opens its doors on July 1.