Education
Application now open for the Monroe County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
BLOOMINGTON – The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Monroe County through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC)….
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE  – U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, and Indiana Secretary of Energy and…
Hoosier the Bison returns: IU Bloomington reinstates official mascot after 56 Years
BLOOMINGTON – After an absence of 56 years, Hoosier the Bison, Indiana University’s official mascot, has officially returned to the IU Bloomington campus. The university…
ILEARN: Math proficiency continues to increase across all grade levels; English/Language Arts proficiency remains flat year-over-year
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented results from the spring 2025 administration of the Indiana Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN). Results show that math…
Oakland City University Men’s Tennis named River States Conference Team of Character
OAKLAND CITY – The Oakland City University Men’s Tennis team has been named the 2024–2025 River States Conference (RSC) Team of Character, an honor awarded…
Nominations open for Bloomington Chamber’s 2025 Educator of the Year Awards
BLOOMINGTON – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious 2025 Educator of the…
Young Professionals Bloomington announces free service and social event with Girls Inc.
BLOOMINGTON – Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB) is inviting community members to an evening of service, connection, and community impact on Thursday, July 31st. The event…
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce to host workforce development event focused on talent pipelines and team communication
BLOOMINGTON – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce invites employers, educators, and workforce leaders to a practical, solutions-focused event on Tuesday, July 22nd, from 10:30…
Owen Valley students help raise $45,000 for McCormick’s Creek Park Restoration
SPENCER – Students from Owen Valley High School have played a significant role in raising nearly $45,000 for restoration efforts at McCormick’s Creek State Park,…
Big Library Read returns with Ann Davila Cardinal’s ‘The Storyteller’s Death,’ shared by Bedford Public Library
BEDFORD – The Bedford Public Library is pleased to announce the return of the Big Library Read program, offering patrons free and unlimited access to…
