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Claire Rafford covers higher education. Email her at claire.rafford@mirrorindy.org

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Swim, bike, run: UIndy triathletes lean on each other in 2nd season

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyAugust 26, 2025August 27, 2025

UIndy has the only college triathlon team in Indianapolis.

Posted inIndianapolis

Cuts at IU Indy mean fewer liberal arts degrees for students

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJuly 28, 2025August 12, 2025

The loss of majors comes as state lawmakers further push students toward majors closely aligned with jobs.

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Incoming head of Purdue Indianapolis says campus is ready to grow

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The university plans to expand to 15,000 students in Indy.

Posted inIndianapolis

What’s next for the Larue Carter Hospital on the west side

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Community leaders want to see adult literacy and reading help prioritized.

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This program helps seniors find jobs. Trump’s cuts would end it

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Goodwill’s program helps low-income seniors in Indy learn skills, such as digital literacy.

Posted inIndianapolis

What (little) we know about Brian Eagle, IU’s third new trustee

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJune 20, 2025June 25, 2025

Attention has largely been paid to Jim Bopp Jr. and Sage Steele.

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A college and career program for at-risk youth is losing most of its funding

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJune 13, 2025June 16, 2025

“It’s quite literally a gut punch,” one Indiana workforce official said.

Posted inIndianapolis

Purdue’s new Indy campus to include green space, retail

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJune 6, 2025June 10, 2025

Purdue eventually plans to build 16 buildings and enroll 15,000 students in Indianapolis.

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IU Indianapolis removes ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner on Michigan Street

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

The climate surrounding DEI has shifted drastically from just a few years ago, when IU and other universities made pledges to fight racism following the murder of George Floyd.

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Indiana University closes DEI office amid political pressure

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyMay 22, 2025May 23, 2025

IU is the second college to close its diversity, equity and inclusion office in Indianapolis.

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