Education
Indiana literacy rates increase for fifth consecutive year
INDIANA –Â For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Following a historic jump…
41 candidates named for 2026–27 National FFA Officer Team ahead of 99th National Convention
INDIANAPOLIS — Forty-one FFA members from across the United States and Puerto Rico have earned the honor of running for national office, launching an intensive…
Major NCAA eligibility court ruling sparks key returns for Indiana basketball and football
BLOOMINGTON — Following another legal setback for the NCAA regarding student-athlete eligibility rules, Indiana University athletics is reaping immediate roster benefits across multiple flagship programs….
First evening cohort of 19 nurses graduates from Ivy Tech Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has graduated its first cohort of 19 nurses who completed the new evening Transition to ASN (RN) cohort, all…
PACE Health Connection hosts Pad and Tampon Drive for NLCS Students
BEDFORD — PACE Health Connection is currently hosting a Pad and Tampon Drive to support local students at North Lawrence Community Schools. Community members are…
Purdue dedicates South Hall, expanding West Lafayette on-campus housing by nearly 900 beds
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University officials, students and stakeholders gathered Friday (Aug. 7) to cut the ribbon and dedicate South Hall, the university’s newest residential…
Martinsville High School football player resting at home after being airlifted during scrimmage
MARTINSVILLE — A Martinsville High School student-athlete is recovering at home after being airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital following an injury during the school’s annual…
Lawrence County launches free K–5 youth coloring book initiative; Invites local businesses to participate
BEDFORD — Lawrence County is launching a creative new educational initiative for young students across the community, offering local organizations and businesses a unique opportunity…
Purdue University Board of Trustees meeting recap
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 7) approved its 10-year capital projects plan, a strategic document running through 2037 that will inform…
Hoosier Uplands Springs Valley Afterschool Program receives $10k grant
ORANGE COUNTY – Hoosier Uplands Springs Valley Afterschool Program has been presented with a $10,000 grant from the Matt C. Harris Foundation for Kids. Serving…
