Literacy overhaul bill heads to Holcomb’s desk

Indiana senators gave final approval Thursday for a literacy overhaul bill that will require reading-deficient third graders to be held back a year in school. Senate Bill 1, which seeks to remedy Indiana’s literacy “crisis” by requiring schools to...... Read More

Ivy Tech approved for use of Pell Grants for inmates

The Indiana Department of Correction has approved the use of Pell Grants for three Ivy Tech Community College certificates available to inmates. If approved by the U.S. Department of Education and Ivy Tech’s accrediting agencies, the initiative would make...... Read More

Grace College delegation visits Hungary institution

Five faculty and staff members from Grace College in Winona Lake traveled to visit their partner university in Budapest, Hungary, earlier this month. Among the goals of the trip, Grace said, was to brainstorm additional partnership opportunities.... Read More

New funding to fuel Excel Center expansion

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has received $4 million in grants to further the national expansion of its tuition-free high schools for adults. The Excel Center network operates 41 schools, but plans to expand to 85 schools by 2030.... Read More

Hamilton Center launches scholars program

Terre Haute-based Hamilton Center is partnering with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on a scholars program that will offer reduced tuition to employees of the behavioral health services provider who want to pursue degrees tied to health care or administration.... Read More