Articles tagged as: Higher Education
December 12, 2022
Free Ivy Tech Tuition: State of Indiana Employees Can Enroll in 'Achieve Your Degree' Program
The State of Indiana has joined more than a dozen employers across the state including Circle K gas stations and Amazon, in providing free tuition for full-time employees under the Ivy tech Achieve Your Degree program.
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Make more money, faster: Indiana banks on the appeal of a one-year college certificate
For hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers, one year of college could come at no cost, though few seem to know that.
Read MoreJune 9, 2022
Phillip Terry begins new role as interim president of the University of Indianapolis in July
The search is ongoing for a new president of the University of Indianapolis. The board of trustees recently appointed Phillip Terry as interim president until a new leader is selected to replace Dr. Robert Manuel. WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with Phillip Terry about his upcoming leadership role at the University of Indianapolis, which is set to begin in July.
Read MoreApril 1, 2022
Free summer program returns in person to prepare Indiana Latino students for college
A free program to support Indiana Latino students planning on going to college is returning in person this summer. Project Stepping Stone is a week-long summer program for students entering their senior year.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2022
Chris Lowery chosen to lead Indiana Commission for Higher Education
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education unanimously voted Thursday to name Chris Lowery the new agency head.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
Lubbers delivers final address, outlines need for further changes in higher education
Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education gave her final annual address Tuesday, touting the states successes, as well as the need for more affordable, accessible and valuable education for students.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
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