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Ivy Tech Community College overhauled remedial education over the last decade. Leaders say the changes have helped substantially more students graduate on time.

While graduates can attend the planned ceremonies, their family and friends are invited to attend the commencements virtually.

Purdue University announced Thursday that soon-to-be-graduates will be able to participate in a virtual commencement ceremony, with caps, gowns, diplomas, speeches, and Purdue Musical Organization accompaniment.

In a letter to students Tuesday, Purdue President Mitch Daniels said plans were underway to create a virtual ceremony.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education's "You Can. Go Back" campaign aims to shore up the number of Hoosier adults with either a college degree or a high-quality training certificate.

This years annual College Completion report shows more than 40% of students who enroll in a public college or university graduate on time.

Ivy Tech will launch its pilot effort at the Indianapolis, Muncie, Lafayette and Sellersburg campuses, but eventually expand across its 19-campus system.

On time graduation rates for Indiana's college students have increased by nearly 14 percent over the past five years.

New data from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education shows students are completing college sooner than ever before

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reports the number of students graduating on-time at four-year schools has increased by about 10 percent over the past five years.