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Immigrant and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased its presence in local communities and on college campuses in recent months. Below is information for current college students about their rights, legal expectations and what actions they can take.
On Nov. 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ran out as a result of the U.S. government shutdown. As of Nov. 11, the Trump Administration agreed to pay up to 65% of SNAP benefits, although there are likely to be delays in the rollout of this funding.
To glove or not to glove—that is the question, at least in museum collections care, that is. This is one of the many questions students are trying to answer in an innovative and collaborative class that crosses not only IU and Purdue lines, but also oceans and disciplines.
Earlier this year, schools across the country saw a steep increase in cuts to “DEI” programs by the Trump Administration. Now student programs are either being cut, relocated, or losing funding as a result of state and national funding cuts.
Over the last few months, higher education has had major hits both on the state and national levels. With cuts to state funding, financial aid and programs offered, higher education has become less attainable than ever for Hoosiers.
IU Indianapolis and Purdue in Indianapolis have both started many new construction projects in the last year. Most notably, the new Purdue in Indianapolis Academic Success building is being built across from the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering building, as well as the James T. Morris Arena behind Herron. Now, a new IU STEM Laboratory building is also being constructed on the main campus.
IU Indianapolis is home to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, one of the only philanthropy schools in the nation. In the pursuit to provide students with the opportunity to study philanthropy, the school offers students the opportunity to win scholarships through the Pitch Your Passion competition. A scholarship competition for high school seniors and college students with less than 60 credit hours, Pitch Your Passion gives students the opportunity to share a small group presentation about an issue in their community they care about. Participants also do an individual interview.
The Indianapolis catacombs have been a focal point of local city history for decades, acting as a popular tourist landmark. As part of a larger redevelopment plan proposed in 2022, Indianapolis began an excavation project to unearth them making it more accessible to the public.
On Dec. 10, Indiana University President Pamela Whitten gave her 2024 State of the University address on the IU Indianapolis campus. This address was given in person but was also accessible via broadcast.In the past year, Whitten has visited all 92 counties in Indiana, learning about the ways in which ...
As of Oct. 23, there have been 58 school shootings. That is almost six shootings for every month of 2024 so far. One of the most recent tragedies was the shooting in Apalachee High School on Sept. 4 killing two students and two staff members. In light of these events, and the upcoming election, many people are asking what can be done to prevent events like those seen at Apalachee from happening again.
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