The bill, which aims to address the perception that colleges are too liberal, passed the House along party lines.
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.
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Changes to Indiana antisemitism bill stir opposition from some in the Jewish community
Conversation about the bill boils down to whether maligning the state of Israel should be considered antisemitic under law.
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How some Indiana colleges are responding to FAFSA delays
Delays with FAFSA mean colleges and universities won’t receive student financial aid information until March.
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How to get help with your FAFSA application on College Goal Sunday
Financial aid experts will be available at six Indianapolis schools on Sunday, Feb. 25, for free FAFSA assistance.
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‘A culture of suspicion’: Indiana bill would pit students against professors, critics say
Senate Bill 202 proposes higher ed reforms aimed to make college campuses more friendly to conservatives.
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‘Change is always difficult’: New IU Indianapolis chancellor talks IUPUI split
New IU Indianapolis chancellor Latha Ramchand began as a first-generation college student in India.
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Q&A: How University of Indianapolis president Tanuja Singh is embracing changes in higher education
Tanuja Singh is the first person of color to lead the University of Indianapolis in its 122-year history.
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New program helps graduates transfer from Ivy Tech to IU Indianapolis
After earning an associate degree from Ivy Tech, students enrolled in a new program can transfer to IU Indianapolis.
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Butler to build new on-campus housing
Butler University announced it will build new apartments on campus for juniors, seniors, graduate students and young alumni.
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Data analytics is Ivy Tech’s fastest growing program. Here’s why.
Ivy Tech’s data analytics program grew from 16 students in 2020 to 165 in 2023.