The ACLU of Indiana had filed a lawsuit on behalf of Jelena Liu, a grad student from China.
Author Archives: Claire Rafford
Alma Mater: University of Notre Dame
Before coming to Mirror Indy, I covered business, development and housing for IndyStar.
Outside work, I love running, swimming, reading and hanging out with my cat. I'm also a coach for Girls on the Run of Central Indiana.
I’m passionate about giving Indianapolis residents — especially students — essential and accessible local news! Higher education can be difficult to navigate, and I want to be a resource that untangles that web.
Butler unveils Founder’s College on campus
The associate degree program will welcome its first class of students in fall 2025.
Butler president signs letter criticizing ‘government intrusion’
James Danko was among 562 college presidents, including four in Indiana, to sign the letter.
ICE reverses course on international students
Six Purdue students had their legal statuses restored in a federal database as of April 28.
Vincennes launches online college classes for high schoolers
The program will help Indiana students complete up to 30 credit hours and earn an Indiana College Core certificate.
How IU, Purdue are responding to student visa revocations
The Trump administration has been revoking student visas, often for unspecified reasons.
Learn about services at Indy disability resource fair
More than 70 organizations and agencies will attend the fair April 26 at Ivy Tech.
Students found school and work through JAG, but funding is in jeopardy
Gov. Braun wanted to specifically fund it, but lawmakers are taking a different path.
Get college prep and career help at summer camp
The Edna Martin Christian Center is offering a monthlong camp to juniors and seniors.
Learn about jobs, resources at Martin University reentry fair
The Second Chance Expo on April 25 will offer resources, employment information and local speakers.


