Education
As four-day school weeks gain national momentum, Indiana tightens regulations on the trend
INDIANA— Across the United States, hundreds of school districts are shortening the workweek, ditching traditional Friday schedules in favor of four-day school weeks. Driven by…
Hoosier National Forest and Bedford Public Library team up to bring Science and Nature Café series to Bedford
BEDFORD — The Hoosier National Forest and the Bedford Public Library have teamed up to bring science- and nature-themed programming to adults in the greater Lawrence…
Purdue Ranked No. 2 Best Value Public University in U.S.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has been named the second-best value public university in the nation in SmartAsset’s 2026 rankings, earning the top spot among…
Purdue Expands Indianapolis Research Footprint with New Laboratory Facility
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue University is expanding its research presence in Indianapolis with the planned acquisition of a new laboratory facility designed to support advanced scientific…
Purdue Study Reveals How Asteroid Impact Triggered Mass Dinosaur Extinction
WEST LAFAYETTE — A new study from Purdue University is offering fresh insight into how the asteroid impact that ended the age of the dinosaurs…
New Expedition Aims to Solve Amelia Earhart Mystery
WEST LAFAYETTE — A team of researchers will head to the remote Pacific this fall in a renewed effort to locate the aircraft flown by…
Eastern Greene & Washington Community Schools selected for ROI Ready Schools initiative
WASHINGTON & GREENE COUNTIES – Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) has selected Eastern Greene Schools and Washington Community Schools for participation in the fifth cohort of…
Class is almost in session: Bloomington Police increase patrols to protect returning students
BLOOMINGTON — As local students prepare to return to the classroom, the Bloomington Police Department has launched a targeted traffic safety blitz aimed at protecting…
Brain health program planned for Sept. 29 at Mitchell Community Public Library
MITCHELL — Community members are invited to learn how healthy lifestyle choices may help protect cognitive function during an upcoming brain health presentation hosted by…
All Lincoln Elementary students will receive free meal provisions for 2026–2027 School Year
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools has officially announced the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for students attending Lincoln Elementary School for the…
