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Author Archives: Claire Rafford
Alma Mater: University of Notre Dame
As Mirror Indy's higher education reporter, I cover the education Indy students get after high school, from college to workforce.
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.
Iām passionate about giving Indianapolis residents ā especially students ā essential and accessible local news! Higher education can be difficult to navigate, and I want to be a resource that untangles that web.
Posted inEducation
Eli Lilly to pay some IU Indianapolis students to work for college credit
The cooperative program is part of a new initiative from the Kelley School of Business to get students into the workforce.
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Honeybees are dying. Hereās what IUPUI staff and students are doing to help.
IUPUIās urban garden is home to as many as 160,000 honeybees in the summer months.
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Butler University mental wellness summit to feature former IndyCar driver
The free event will also include mental health professionals.
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More Hoosier students could see associate degrees under pending bill
Senate Bill 8 bill is an effort to confer degrees to the one-third of Hoosier students who take classes but donāt complete college in six years.
Posted inGovernment
Indianapolis found human remains during bridge work by old Greenlawn Cemetery
Human remains discovered during Henry Street bridge work by former Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Debt with no degree: Indy student loan borrowers who donāt graduate face unique challenges
A third of Hoosier students wonāt finish degrees in six years. What does that mean for their student debt?
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Early FAFSA rollout causes headaches. Hereās how to file.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available, but some students and parents are having trouble filling it out. Hereās how to navigate the hurdles.
Posted inBusiness
Circle Centre is a haven for small businesses. When the mallās redeveloped, where will they go?
As national chains have moved out and left vacant space, Circle Centre Mall has become home to many small businesses.
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How to find college scholarships and financial aid
Follow these tips to navigate and begin the application process.
