Education
IU Scientists and Upland Brewing Create “America 250” Beer from 250-Year-Old Campus Tree
BLOOMINGTON— When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the field of biochemistry did not yet exist. Centuries later, a team of Indiana University…
Gov. Braun highlights jobs and wages, education freedom, and outdoor recreation in visits across Indiana last week
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week to highlight education freedom, manufacturing growth, Indiana tourism, and strong local communities. “Last week I saw…
Secured School Safety Grant application period closing on June 30, 2026
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2027 Secured School Safety Grant (FY27 SSSG) will close at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday,…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County centralizes after school programs following loss of major federal grant
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County (BGCLC) has announced a major strategic restructuring of its operations, centralizing its elementary after-school services…
Financial scrutiny deepens for Oakland City University after new accreditor designation
OAKLAND CITY — Oakland City University (OCU) is facing heightened scrutiny regarding its long-term financial stability following a formal notice issued by its primary academic…
Sparklight Awards $5,000 Grant to Hoosier Uplands for West Washington Elementary Literacy Program
WEST WASHINGTON — More local elementary students will soon have access to critical reading support, thanks to a $5,000 grant from Sparklight® awarded to the…
Indiana Civics Bee winners announced Newburgh student takes top prize
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted the third annual Indiana Civics Bee on Tuesday at the Indiana War Memorial in downtown Indianapolis. The event tested…
Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday
BEDFORD — The Board of Trustees of Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) has issued an official notice for its upcoming regular public meeting. The meeting…
Mitchell Community Schools Board schedules special session and closed executive meeting for July 7
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees has released official public notices scheduling two back-to-back meetings, including a special voting session and a…
Trump Administration cuts student loan interest rates by 1% to combat surging delinquencies—But most borrowers don’t yet qualify
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to ease the burden of a ballooning $1.7 trillion federal student loan portfolio, the Trump administration on Thursday announced…
