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2024

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  • January 11, 2024: Application Deadline for Indiana’s Teaching Scholarships is Approaching, Press Release
  • January 10, 2024: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, January 11, Media Advisory

2023

  • December 13, 2023: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education Partners with the Indiana Latino Institute on Latino Student Taskforce, Press Release
  • December 5, 2023: Ivy Tech Community College and Marian University selected as the 2023 Stan Jones Award Recipients, Press Release
  • November 21, 2023: State Higher Ed Commission Extends Partnership with University of Indianapolis, INvestEd to Help Indiana Dual Credit Teachers Get Credentials, Press Release
  • November 17, 2023: Applications for Indiana Teaching Scholarships are Open, Press Release
  • November 8, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, November 9, Media Advisory
  • November 3, 2023: Indiana Awards Over $2.4 Million to 22 Higher Education Campuses to Support College Success Programs, Press Release
  • October 31, 2023: Indiana’s 2023 Student Advocates Conference Focused on Programmatic Changes, Dec 7, Press Release
  • October 18, 2023: Indiana Sees Promising College-Going, Enrollment and Completion Data, Press Release
  • September 19, 2023: Indiana Participates in National College Application Week, Sept. 25-29, Press Release
  • September 13, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in New Albany Thursday, Media Advisory
  • September 11, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s Learn More Indiana Unveils New Website, Press Release
  • August 24, 2023: Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College Initiative Launches This Fall, Press Release
  • August 8, 2023: Over $10 Million in STEM Teacher Grants Awarded to Organizations and Colleges, Press Release
  • August 3, 2023: State Higher Education Commission Welcomes New Faculty Member and Announces Reappointments, Press Release
  • August 1, 2023: Higher Education Commission Announces Launch of My College Core, Press Release
  • July 20, 2023: Higher Education Commission Welcomes State's Authority for Career and Technical Education, Press Release
  • July 12, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Columbus Thursday, Media Advisory
  • June 21, 2023: Nearly 400 Hoosiers Receive Teaching Scholarships, Press Release
  • May 31, 2023: State Awards Over $1 Million in Teacher Residency Grant Funding, Press Release
  • May 17, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Fort Wayne Thursday, Media Advisory
  • May 4, 2023: Nearly $10 Million in Grants Available to Train Teachers in ‘STEM’ Subjects, Press Release
  • April 18, 2023: FAFSA Deadline Extended for Indiana Counties Under Disaster Emergency Declaration, Press Release
  • April 4, 2023: Lowery Delivers His First State of Higher Education Address, Press Release, Full Text
  • March 30, 2023: H. Kent Weldon Conference will take place on April 3 at Marriott Indianapolis North, Media Advisory
  • March 23, 2023: State Higher Education Commission Seeking New Faculty Member, Press Release
  • March 21, 2023: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline is Quickly Approaching, Press Release
  • March 15, 2023: One Week Left to Apply for Dr. Gerald Bepko Community Engagement Award, Press Release
  • March 8, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Kokomo Thursday, Media Advisory
  • February 28, 2023: Applications are Open for the Gerald Bepko Faculty Community Engagement Award, Press Release
  • February 23, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Hosts Faculty Leadership Conference on February 24, Media Advisory
  • January 19, 2023: Higher Education Commission Releases Statewide High School FAFSA Completion Goal, Press Release
  • January 13, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Approves Funding Formula Metrics, Press Release
  • January 11, 2023: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Plainfield Thursday, Media Advisory
  • January 11, 2023: Higher Education Commissioner Applauds Governor's Priorities, Including $184 Million in Additional Funding for Higher Education and Support for the 21st Century Scholarship, Statement
  • January 10, 2023: Application Deadline for Teaching Scholarship Approaching, Press Release

2022

  • December 12, 2022: Commission for Higher Education Hosts Education Value Convening, Dec. 14, Press Release
  • December 7, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, Media Advisory
  • November 14, 2022: State Higher Education Commission Kicks Off Movement to Highlight the Value of Higher Education, Press Release
  • November 9, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Evansville Thursday, Media Advisory
  • November 9, 2022: Indiana Receives $150,000 in Funding from National Governors Association, Press Release
  • November 3, 2022: State Budget Committee Supports Historic Increase in Scholarship Funding, Press Release
  • October 18, 2022: Applications are Open for Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, Press Release
  • October 13, 2022: $80,000 in Grant Funding Available to Support College, Career Readiness, Press Release
  • October 12, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in West Lafayette Thursday, Media Advisory
  • October 4, 2022: Commission for Higher Education Hires Two Associate Commissioners, Press Release
  • September 29, 2022: FAFSA Opens on October 1 for 2023-2024 School Year, Press Release
  • September 14, 2022: Indiana Participates in National College Application Week, Sept. 26-30, Press Release
  • September 7, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Bloomington Thursday, Media Advisory
  • September 7, 2022: Students Have Additional Options to Earn Indiana College Core in High School, Press Release
  • September 1, 2022: Indiana Awards More Than $138,000 to 14 Institutions to Promote College Readiness, Press Release
  • August 29, 2022: State Higher Education Commission Welcomes Three New Members, Press Release
  • August 18, 2022: Higher Education Commissioner Calls $111 Million Investment a ‘Bold Strategy’ for Early Literacy Development in Indiana, Statement
  • August 10, 2022: Sound the Alarm: Indiana's College-Going Rate Experiences Sharp Decline, Op-Ed
  • August 10, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Muncie Thursday, Press Release
  • August 2, 2022: State Accepting Applications for Teaching and Early Graduation Scholarships, Press Release
  • July 26, 2022: Celebrate Impact of Internships During Indiana Intern Day, July 28, Press Release
  • July 25, 2022: Dual Credit Instructors Now Have Until 2025 to Meet Credential Requirements, Press Release
  • July 13, 2022: Indiana GEAR UP Bridge to College Day Grant Deadline Extended, Press Release
  • July 1, 2022: Application Open for Grant to Promote College Readiness, Press Release
  • June 28, 2022: June 30 Deadline Approaching for 21st Century Scholarship Enrollment, Press Release
  • June 23, 2022: New Report Outlines Recommendations to Enhance Equity in Dual Credit Availability, Access and Success in Indiana, Press Release
  • June 9, 2022: Just Over Half of Indiana's High School Graduates Went to College in 2020, Press Release, Full Report, Data-at-a-Glance
  • June 8, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Terre Haute Thursday, Media Advisory
  • May 19, 2022: Indiana Accepted into National Consortium on Skills-Based Hiring Practices, Press Release
  • May 13, 2022: 200 Hoosiers Receive Teaching Scholarships, Press Release, List of Recipients
  • April 18, 2022: Indiana's FAFSA Filing Deadline is Today, Press Release
  • April 14, 2022: State Higher Ed Commission Awards Over $162,000 to 21 Local Organizations, Press Release
  • April 8, 2022: H. Kent Weldon Conference to take place April 12 at Marriott Indianapolis North, Media Advisory
  • April 6, 2022: State Awards Over $1 Million in Teacher Residency Grant Funding, Press Release
  • April 4, 2022: Free Speech Survey Launching on College Campuses April 5, Press Release
  • March 31, 2022: Indiana Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline, Encourages Students to File ASAP, Press Release
  • March 23, 2022: Low Tuition Rate Increases, Generous Financial Aid Positively Impact Students, Press Release, Full Report, Data-At-A-Glance
  • March 21, 2022: Thousands of Indiana High Schoolers Earn College Credit Before Graduation, Press Release
  • March 10, 2022: Chris Lowery is Indiana's New Commissioner for Higher Education, Press Release
  • March 9, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Plainfield Thursday, Media Advisory
  • March 3, 2022: Applications Open for Student Member of State Higher Education Commission, Press Release
  • February 24, 2022: $80,000 in Grant Funding Available to Support College, Career Readiness, Press Release
  • February 17, 2022: Graduate Medical Residency Program Adds More Than 100 Resident Physicians, Press Release
  • February 9, 2022: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, Media Advisory
  • February 8, 2022: Lubbers Delivers Her Final State of Higher Education Address, Press Release, Full Text
  • February 7, 2022: 2022 State of Higher Education Address to take place February 8 at Statehouse, Media Advisory
  • February 3, 2022: Deadline Approaching to Submit Proposals for Teacher Residency Grant Pilot Program, Press Release
  • February 2, 2022: Commissioner Lubbers to Deliver Her Final State of Higher Education Address, Press Release
  • January 13, 2022: Application Deadline for Teacher Scholarship and Stipends Approaching, Press Release
  • January 12, 2022: Community Partners Valuable to 21st Century Scholars Program, Op-Ed
  • January 11, 2022: Application Deadline Nearing for Next Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education, Press Release

2021

  • December 21, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Opens Call for Candidates for Next Commissioner, Press Release
  • December 16, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Accepting Proposals for Teacher Residency Grant Pilot Program, Press Release
  • December 15, 2021: A Decade of Data: 21st Century Scholars are Closing Achievement Gaps, Press Release, Full Report, Data-At-A-Glance
  • December 10, 2021: Focus on Career Relevance in Higher Education at Student Advocates Conference, Dec. 15-16, Press Release
  • December 7, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, Media Advisory
  • November 30, 2021: Initiative Helps Indiana’s Hispanic and Latino Learners Obtain Education and Training Beyond High School, Media Advisory
  • November 29, 2021: Higher Ed Commission to Welcome Four New Padres Estrellas, Press Release, Spanish
  • November 19, 2021: Indiana Awards $129,000 to 14 Institutions to Promote College Readiness, Press Release
  • November 16, 2021: Higher Ed Commissioner Teresa Lubbers Announces Plans to Step Down, Press Release
  • November 15, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Vincennes Thursday, Media Advisory
  • November 8, 2021: State Reminds Veterans, Public Safety Officers About Student Financial Aid Options Ahead of Veterans Day 2021, Press Release
  • October 19, 2021: Indiana Awards $129,000 to 14 Institutions to Promote College Readiness, Press Release
  • October 13, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Richmond Thursday, Media Advisory
  • October 5, 2021: Applications are Open for Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, Press Release
  • October 4, 2021: Applications open for 2021 Stan Jones Student Success Grant, Press Release 
  • October 1, 2021: FAFSA Opens Today For 2022-2023 School Year, Press Release
  • September 23, 2021: Higher Education Commission Awards Nearly $10 Million in STEM Teacher Grants, Press Release
  • September 14, 2021: State Awards Over $428,000 to Support Recent High School Graduates, Press Release
  • September 9, 2021: Indiana Participates in National College Application Week, Sept. 20-24, Press Release
  • September 8, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory
  • August 31, 2021: Four Years and 12 Percentage Points to Go, Op-Ed
  • August 24, 2021: 50,000 Hoosiers Have Enrolled in High-Demand Certificate Programs, Press Release
  • August 16, 2021: New Report Spotlights Housing and Food Insecurity Resource Gaps on Indiana College Campuses, Press Release
  • August 10, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Hammond Thursday, Media Advisory
  • July 28, 2021: State Accepting Applications for Teaching Scholarship, Stipends, Press Release
  • July 26, 2021: Celebrate Impact of Internships on Indiana Intern Day, July 29, Press Release
  • July 15, 2021: FAFSA Completion Events Happening in Indianapolis, Press Release
  • July 12, 2021: New Report Reveals Equity Gaps in Indiana’s High School to College Pipeline for Students of Color, Low-Income Students, Male and Rural Learners, Press Release
  • July 6, 2021: Class of 2020 Persists During COVID-19 Pandemic, Op-Ed
  • June 24, 2021: Indiana’s College Completion Rates Increased in 2020, Despite Learning Disruption, Press Release
  • June 22, 2021: June 30 Deadline Approaching for 21st Century Scholars Enrollment, Press Release
  • June 16, 2021: STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund Grant Deadline Extended, Press Release
  • June 15, 2021: Indiana Students Making the Most of Summer 2021, Op-Ed
  • June 11, 2021: Commission for Higher Education’s Communications Team Makes Promotions and Welcomes New Hire, Press Release
  • June 8, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in South Bend Thursday, Media Advisory
  • May 27, 2021: Nearly $10 Million in Grants Available to Develop Teachers in ‘STEM’ Subjects, Press Release
  • May 19, 2021: 200 Hoosiers Receive Teaching Scholarships, Press Release
  • May 5, 2021: State’s Message to Hoosiers: File Your FAFSA by May 15, Press Release
  • April 22, 2021: New State Report Finds Fewer Hoosiers Going to College, Press Release, Full ReportData-At-A-Glance
  • April 19, 2021: State Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline Beyond April 15, Press Release
  • March 23, 2021: A year of college for $750 or less? It’s possible with the Indiana College Core, Press Release
  • March 19, 2021: K-12, Higher Ed and Workforce Leaders Make a Commitment to ‘Not Leave Hoosiers Behind’ During First State of Education and Workforce Address, Press Release
  • March 18, 2021: State Higher Ed Commission Seeking New Faculty Member for Two-Year Term, Press Release
  • March 15, 2021: Just One Month Left to File the FAFSA and Claim Financial Aid, Press Release
  • March 9, 2021: ‘State of Education and the Workforce’ to Air on WFYI, IPBS Stations March 11, Media Advisory
  • February 15, 2021: State Higher Ed Commission Hosts Virtual Faculty Leadership Conference on Feb. 19, Media Advisory
  • February 10, 2021: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory
  • February 3, 2021: State Higher Ed Commission Extends Grant Deadline, Press Release

2020

  • December 9, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory
  • December 8, 2020: Focus on Innovation in Higher Education at Student Advocates Conference, Dec. 14-16, Press Release
  • November 10, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory
  • October 29, 2020: State Higher Ed Commission Awards Over $83,000 to Local Organizations, Press Release
  • October 22, 2020: Hoosiers Can Get Help Securing Money for College During Virtual College Goal Sunday, October 25, Press Release
  • October 20, 2020: State Higher Ed Commission Partners with University of Indianapolis, INvestEd to Help Indiana Dual Credit Teachers Get Credentials, Press Release
  • October 7, 2020: Gallup-Indiana Survey shows graduates believe college is worth it; student engagement, career-relevant learning experiences matter, Press Release
  • October 6, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory
  • October 1, 2020: FAFSA Opens Today For 2021-2022 School Year, Press Release
  • September 24, 2020: New State Equity Report Highlights Educational Disparities Holding Indiana Back, Press ReleaseFull Report, Data-At-A-Glance
  • September 16, 2020: Indiana Participates in National College Application Week, Sept. 21-25, Press Release
  • September 8, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory 
  • September 1, 2020: State Higher Ed Commission Now Accepting Applications for School and Community Partnership Grant, Press Release
  • August 19, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Welcomes Two New Members, Press Release
  • August 12, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets Virtually Thursday, Media Advisory
  • August 6, 2020: Indiana’s College Completion Trends Improve, but Achievement Gaps Continue to Grow, Press ReleaseFull ReportData-At-A-Glance
  • August 3, 2020: Higher Learning Commission Extends Deadline for Dual Credit Instructors, Press Release
  • July 22, 2020: Celebrate Impact of Internships on Indiana Intern Day, July 30, Press Release
  • July 20, 2020: State Accepting Applications for Teaching Scholarship, Stipends, Press Release
  • July 13, 2020: 13th Annual Indiana University Education Conference July 14-16, Press Release
  • June 25, 2020: State Awards Over $135,000 to Support Graduating High School Seniors, Press Release
  • June 23, 2020: 21st Century Scholars Virtual Enrollment Assistance for Hoosier Families June 25, Media Advisory
  • June 9, 2020: June 30 Deadline Approaching for 21st Century Scholars’ Enrollment, Press Release
  • May 18, 2020: Free, Virtual Scholar Success Program Help for 21st Century Scholars, May 20, Media Advisory
  • May 13, 2020: High School Graduates are Better Prepared, but More Need Higher Education, Press ReleaseFull ReportReport Summary
  • May 7, 2020: Higher Education is Stepping up in the Face of a Pandemic, Op-Ed
  • April 21, 2020: College Students Encouraged to Apply for Spot on State Higher Ed Commission, Press Release
  • April 17, 2020: State Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline Beyond April 15, Press Release
  • April 14, 2020: State Awards 200 Scholarships to Future Indiana Teachers, Press Release
  • April 10, 2020: Free, Virtual FAFSA Filing Help Available for Hoosiers April 13, Media Advisory
  • April 7, 2020: State Awards Nearly $400,000 in Teacher Residency Grant Funding, Press Release
  • March 31, 2020: State Offering Free Virtual FAFSA Filing Help for Students, Families on April 4, Press Release
  • March 25, 2020: Applications Open for Student Member of State Higher Education Commission, Press Release
  • March 18, 2020: Indiana Higher Education Commission Provides Resources for Institutions, Students & Parents Amid COVID-19 Closures, Press Release
  • March 10, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, Media Advisory
  • March 09, 2020: 'Let Indiana Work for You’ Program Encourages Graduates to Stay, Press Release
  • February 12, 2020: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, Media Advisory
  • February 11, 2020: Lubbers Presents State’s New Agenda for Higher Education at Annual Address, Press ReleaseFull Text
  • February 7, 2020: 2020 State of Higher Education Address Held February 11 at Indiana Statehouse, Media Advisory
  • January 29, 2020: Indiana Celebrates 30 Years of the 21st Century Scholars Program, Press Release
  • January 21, 2020: State Higher Ed Commission Extends Grant Deadline, Press Release
  • January 16, 2020: 10,000 Hoosiers Have Completed High-Demand Workforce Certificates, Press Release
  • January 9, 2020: State Accepting Proposals for Teacher Residency Grant Program, Press Release

2019

  • December 18, 2019: New Initiative Helps Indiana’s Hispanic and Latino Learners Obtain Education and Training Beyond High School, Press ReleaseSpanish
  • December 17, 2019: New Initiative Helps Indiana’s Hispanic and Latino Learners Obtain Education and Training Beyond High School, Media Advisory
  • December 16, 2019: State Higher Ed Commission Names 2019 Stan Jones Award Winners, Press Release
  • December 11, 2019: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Thursday, Media Advisory
  • December 2, 2019: Focus on Equity at Student Advocates Conference, Dec. 16-17, Press Release
  • November 25, 2019: Deadline Approaching for Up to $30,000 in Scholarships for Teachers, Press Release
  • November 8, 2019: State Reminds Veterans, Public Safety Officers of Student Financial Aid Options Ahead of Veteran’s Day 2019, Press Release
  • November 6, 2019: Applications Open for Two Teaching Stipends, Deadline January 31, Press Release
  • October 29, 2019: State Higher Ed Commission Awards $80,000 to Local Organizations, Press Release, 2019 Fall School and Community Engagement Grant Recipients
  • October 28, 2019: Hoosiers Can Get Help Securing Money for College During College Goal Sunday, November 3, Press Release
  • October 23, 2019: Higher Education Commission Awards $255,000 in Adult Promise Grants, Press Release
  • October 17, 2019: State Helps Families File the FAFSA at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Media Advisory
  • October 8, 2019: State Partners with Indiana University to Offer Free College and Career Guidance at the Indiana Latino Expo, Oct. 11-12, Press Release, Press Release (Spanish)
  • October 8, 2019: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Kokomo Thursday, Media Advisory
  • October 1, 2019: FAFSA Opens Today For 2020-2021 School Year, Press Release
  • September 23, 2019: 21st Century Scholars is The Answer to Educational Equity, Op-Ed
  • September 19, 2019: Higher Education Commission Taps Two New Associate Commissioners, Press Release
  • September 16, 2019: Indiana Participates in National College Application Week, Sept. 23-27, Press Release
  • September 12, 2019: National Science Foundation Funds Initial Work to Create Stronger Connections Between Education and Workforce in Indiana, Press Release
  • September 10, 2019: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Jasper Thursday, Media Advisory
  • September 5, 2019: Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Application Now Open, Press Release
  • September 4, 2019: Broad Partnership Needed to Help Students, School Counselors, Op-Ed
  • August 28, 2019: Deadline Approaching for Indiana Adult Promise Grant on September 9, Press Release
  • August 22, 2019: 21st Century Scholars Are Closing Indiana’s Achievement Gap, Press Release, 2019 Equity Report, Report Summary
  • August 20, 2019: Higher Education Commission Awards $9.6 Million in STEM Teacher Grants, Press Release, Grant Summaries
  • August 6, 2019: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Gary Thursday, Media Advisory
  • July 2, 2019: Higher Education Commission Welcomes Dr. Trent A. Engbers as New Faculty Member, Press Release
  • June 27, 2019: Over 300 Indiana High Schools Honored for Student FAFSA Completion Rates, Press Release, List of Recipients
  • June 25, 2019: State to honor 334 local high schools at third annual FAFSA Completion Awards Ceremony, Media Advisory
  • June 19, 2019: June 30 Deadline Approaching for 21st Century Scholars Enrollment, Press Release
  • June 12, 2019: Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education Meets in Fort Wayne Tomorrow, Media Advisory
  • June 12, 2019: Documentary Highlighting Hoosier Students and Careers Nominated for Emmy, Press Release
  • June 5, 2019: $10 Million Available to Develop Teachers in STEM Subjects, Press Release, Application, Budget Worksheet
  • May 8, 2019: State Awards 200 Scholarships to Future Indiana Teachers, Press Release, List of Scholarship Recipients
  • May 3, 2019: Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Monday, Media Advisory
  • May 2, 2019: Higher Education Roundup of Indiana’s 2019 Legislative Session,  Press Release
  • May 2, 2019: State Helps Families Explore Career Options in Indiana’s High-Demand Industries, Press Release
  • April 24, 2019: State Helps Families Explore Career Options in Indiana’s High Demand Industries, Media Advisory
  • April 9, 2019Commissioner Lubbers Delivers Annual State of Higher Education Address, Press ReleaseFull Address
  • April 2, 2019: Fewer Hoosier Students are College Bound, but more are College Ready, Press Release2019 College Readiness ReportReport Summary
  • March 27, 2019: State to Host FAFSA Filing Event in Indianapolis, Media Advisory
  • March 27, 2019: State Higher Ed Commission Now Accepting Applications for Faculty Commission Member, Press Release
  • March 13, 2019: Indiana's Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Tomorrow, Media Advisory
  • February 27, 2019: State Higher Ed Commission Awards $10,000 to Indiana K-12 Schools, Press Release
  • February 20, 2019: State Higher Ed Commission Awards Over $130,000 to Local Organizations, Press ReleaseSchool and Community Engagement Grant Recipients
  • February 19, 2019: State Higher Ed Commission Announces Gerald Bepko Award Winners, Press Release
  • February 18, 2019: Early College Credit Leads to Success, Savings for Students and the State, Op-Ed
  • February 13, 2019: Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education Meets in Indianapolis Tomorrow, Media Advisory
  • January 25, 2019: State Helps Hoosiers Get 'Cash for College', Press Release
  • January 14, 2019: More Hoosier Students are Earning College Credit in High School, Press Release
  • January 2, 2019: Deadline Extended to Apply for Student Teaching Stipends, Press Release

2018

  • December 18, 2018: State Higher Ed Commission announces Stan Jones Award Winners, Press Release
  • December 12, 2018: Indiana's Commission for Higher Education meets in Indianapolis tomorrow. Media Advisory
  • November 26, 2018: Deadline approaches to apply for Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, Press Release
  • November 7, 2018: Indiana's Commission for Higher Education Meets in Evansville Tomorrow, Media Advisory
  • September 11, 2018: Indiana's Higher Education Commission Meets in Bloomington Tomorrow, Press Release
  • September 5, 2018: Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Application Opens Today, Press Release
  • August 28, 2018: New Documentary Highlights Indiana's Most Dynamic Industries, Press Release
  • August 22, 2018: Yvonne Heflin receives Distinguished Hoosier Award, Press Release
  • August 9, 2018: Second Gallup-Indiana survey shows Hoosier graduates believe college is worth it, Press Release
  • August 8, 2018: Indiana's higher education commission meets in Muncie tomorrow, Media Advisory
  • August 6, 2018: State higher ed commission names two new associate commissioners, Press Release
  • August 2, 2018: Indiana on track to close college achievement gap, Press Release
  • July 24, 2018: Indiana Commission for Higher Education earns first place in PESC competition, Press Release
  • July 16, 2018: Indiana college graduation rates reach all-time high, Press Release
  • July 11, 2018: Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education receives SHEEO excellence award, Press Release *
  • June 25, 2018: Deadline Approaches for 21st Century Scholars Enrollment, Press Release
  • June 14, 2018: New data indicate more Indiana high school students are ready for college, Press Release
  • May 1, 2018: State awards 200 scholarships to future Indiana teachers, Press Release
  • April 9, 2018: Commissioner aims to restore confidence in higher education during annual address, Press Release, Full Text
  • March 15, 2018: State warns students not to miss April 15 deadline for college financial aid, Press Release
  • March 12, 2018: Streamlined college degrees save Hoosiers $35 million annually,” Press Release
  • February 12, 2018: One in four Indiana college students transfers before graduating,” Press Release
  • January 24, 2018: Indiana helps Hoosiers get “Cash for College,” Press Release

2017

  • December 20, 2017: Online Registry Will Drive More Informed Higher Education Decisions, Op-Ed.
  • December 11, 2017: Indiana to Announce Initiative to Help Students and Employers Make More Informed Higher Education Decisions, Media Advisory.
  • November 21, 2017: Banded tuition pays off for Hoosier families, Op-Ed.
  • November 2, 2017: New Fast Track Award Accelerates Student Success,
    Press Release.
  • September 27, 2017: Indiana to participate in national College Application Day on September 29, Press Release.
  • September 13, 2017: $9.6 million awarded to recruit teachers in high-need subjects and schools, Press Release,
    List of STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund Grant Recipients
  • September 5, 2017: Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Continues to Build Education Pipeline, Press Release
  • August 9, 2017: Governor Holcomb sends Indiana students on a ‘roadtrip’ to career success, Press Release
  • July 27, 2017: College graduation rates continue to rise in Indiana, Press Release
  • July 20, 2017: In higher education, paying for results can pay off, Op-Ed
  • May 30, 2017: More Indiana students meet college financial aid deadline in 2017, Press Release,
    List of FAFSA Award recipients
  • May 23, 2017: $10 Million in state grants available to develop teachers in high-need 'STEM' subjects, Press Release
  • May 12, 2017: Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarships Awarded, Press Release
  • May 11, 2017: Commission calls on Indiana colleges to hold line on tuition increases, Press Release
  • May 4, 2017: State calls on students to take a 'Roadtrip' to career success, Press Release
  • April 28, 2017: More Hoosiers Earning College Credit in High School, Performing Better in College, Press Release
  • March 22, 2017: More Indiana Students Ready for College, but Preparation Gaps Remain, Press Release
  • March 16, 2017: Indiana extending financial aid filing deadline to April 15, 2017, Press Release
  • March 6, 2017: Reaching Higher: Indiana's Higher Education E-Newsletter, Mar-Apr 2017
  • March 2, 2017: Time Running Out to File for College Financial Aid, Press Release
  • February 8, 2017: State Higher Education Chief Charts Path Forward at Annual Address, Press Release, Full Text: 2017 State of Higher Education Address
  • January 16, 2017: Reaching Higher: Indiana's Higher Education E-Newsletter, Jan-Feb 2017
  • January 10, 2017: Future Teachers Flock to New State Scholarship, Press Release

2016


2015

  • January 28, 2015: More Hoosier college students on track to graduate following recent state financial aid reforms view
    Report: Reforming Student Financial Aid to Increase College Completion: Early Progress Resulting from Indiana House Enrolled Act 1348 (January 2015)view
  • January 30, 2015: State helps Hoosiers get ‘Cash for College’ view
  • February 20, 2015: 2015 State of Higher Education Address Takes place Feb. 23 at Statehouse view
  • February 23, 2015: Commissioner Calls on Indiana Colleges to Embrace New Data Measures, Strengthen Connections between Higher Education and Employment media release, speech (.pdf), speech (.docx)
  • March 2, 2015: More Indiana High School Graduates are Entering College Prepared view
  • March 4, 2015: Time is Running Out to File for Financial Aid for College view
  • March 10, 2015: $1.8M Awarded to Help Indiana Colleges Graduate More Students view, proposal summaries
  • March 19, 2015: Help Recognize Outstanding 21st Century Scholars Alumni and Partners view, Distinguished Alumni Nomination, Outstanding Partner Nomination
  • March 26, 2015: Indiana Sees Big Gain in Students Meeting Financial Aid Deadline view
  • April 20, 2015: Lubbers and Ellspermann Join Business, Community and Education Leaders to Launch Indiana's First Career Ready Campaign view, Regional Examples, Statewide Examples, Quick Facts
  • April 30, 2015: Higher Education Roundup of Indiana's 2015 Legislative Session view
  • May 6, 2015: Indiana Achieves Milestone for Online College Learning view
  • June 12, 2015: Colleges Can Apply for Funds to Increase Teacher Quality in K-12 Press Release, Application
  • July 15, 2015: More Hoosiers are completing college and earning degrees on time Press Release, 2015 College Completion Report
  • July 20, 2015: Lubbers calls on Indiana colleges to participate in new Gallup-Indiana survey Press Release, Letter to Colleges, Pricing Sheet, DRAFT Indiana College Value Index
  • July 22, 2015: Annual information on loan debt will help students make better decisions about how to pay for college Press Release, Letter Template; Fillable PDF Template
  • August 24, 2015: STEM Teacher Recruitment grants placing more teachers in high-need subjects Press Release, Application, Budget Worksheet
  • September 9, 2015: Indiana's Higher Education Commission Meets in Kokomo Thursday, Media Advisory
  • September 16, 2015: State launches annual College Go! campaign with new college-planning resource, Press Release
  • September 21, 2015:Three Indiana Colleges Win Funding for Programs to Improve Teacher Quality, Press Release
  • September 28, 2015: Indiana’s Dual Credit Advisory Council will convene on dual credit teacher preparation, Press Release
  • October 1, 2015: Indiana's Dual Credit Advisory Council Meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, Press Release
  • November 19, 2015: Indiana's Dual Credit Advisory Council Meets Monday, November 23, Media Advisory, Agenda, Council Roster
  • November 19, 2015: Indiana Colleges Step Up to Pilot Statewide Graduate Satisfaction Survey, Press Release
  • December 3, 2015: Hoosiers honored for their role in 21st Century Scholar program success, Press Release, List of Award Winners, REPORT: 21st Century Scholars - 25 Years of Supporting Student Success 
  • December 10, 2015: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Approves Ivy Tech Report Recommendations, Press Release

2014

  • January 17, 2014: 13 Indiana students earn money for college in statewide contest view
  • January 22, 2014: Commissioner renews call to boost college completion during second 'State of Higher Education' address view
  • February 7, 2014: State seeks Indiana students to feature in annual publications view
  • February 13, 2014: Commission promotes competency-based learning for college students view
  • February 17, 2014: State launches annual 'Cash for College" campaign view
  • February 18, 2014: Commission provides clearer picture of college completion in Indiana view
  • February 25, 2014: State helps 21st Century Scholars transition from college to careers view
  • February 26, 2014: State cuts red tape to offer college students more quality distance learning options view
  • March 13, 2014: State helps 21st Century Scholars prepare for college view
  • March 13, 2014: Higher education Commission appoints new Associate Commissioner view
  • March 20, 2014: Indiana Commissioner to chair national higher education association view
  • April 21, 2014: Commissioner Lubbers kicking off spring leg of statewide "College Success Tour" view
  • May 19, 2014: Commission approves funding and degrees view
  • June 9, 2014: State honors 15 counties for forming College Success Coalitions view
  • June 10, 2014: New state reports show more students going to, ready for college view
  • June 17, 2014: Application for Indiana institutions to join SARA view
  • September 22, 2014: Indiana kicks off "College GO! Week!" campaign view
  • September 9, 2014: OP-ED: It’s time to redefine full-time in college as 15 credits (Teresa Lubbers and Stan Jones) view
  • September 5, 2014: Commission announces funding for "Improving Teacher Quality" programs view
  • October 8, 2014: State expands program for at-risk students to 20 college campuses view
  • October 22, 2014: Commissioner to rally support for higher education in Blackford County view
  • October 27, 2014: Indiana participating in national College Application Day on October 28 view
  • October 27, 2014: Commissioner to meet with local leaders about higher education in Hendricks County view
  • November 3, 2014: Commission released study of part-time students to Indiana General Assembly view
  • November, 10, 2014:  Commissioner Lubbers to speak at first Indiana Latino Education Summit view
  • November 17, 2014: Commissioner Lubbers challenges Clinton County leaders to increase educational attainment view
  • November 18, 2014: DeKalb County welcomes Commissioner Lubbers to discuss higher education view
  • November 26, 2014: Thanksgiving to be served with a side of college completion this season view
  • December 22, 2014: Commission spreads holiday cheer with joyful news about paying for college view
  • December 01, 2014: New Report: '4-Year' degrees now a myth in American higher education view

2013

  • January 17: State kicks off "Cash for College" campaign view
  • January 21: Scholarship advice to aid students in getting to college view
  • March 5: March 10 is state financial aid deadline view
  • March 14: Commission sets sights on closing college achievement gap view
  • April 25: State reports spotlight students' readiness for college view
  • May 8: State recognizes 26 counties for working to increase college success view
  • May 9: Commission acts to limit tuition, boost college completion view
  • May 30: Higher education commission names new Chief Financial Officer view
  • June 13: Commission adopts increased student financial aid awards view
  • August 8: Commission works with Indiana colleges to curb "credit creep" view
  • September 3: Commissioner kicks off statewide "college success" tour view
  • September 6: Commissioner continues "College Success Tour" view
  • September 12: New study points to college advising practices that improve student graduation view
  • September 17: Commissioner Lubbers "College Success Tour" planning to visit Harrison County view
  • September 19: Higher education chief calls for changes to improve college advising view
  • September 23: 'CollegeGO! Week' launches statewide to help students plan for success view
  • September 23: Commissioner Lubbers to visit Parke and Vigo Counties on statewide tour view
  • October 10: Commissioner meeting in South Bend focusing on regional campuses view
  • October 22: Commissioner to visit Bedford, Indiana on statewide "College Success Tour" view
  • October 29: Commissioner to visit Hamilton County on statewide "College Success Tour" view
  • November 6: State's new "Return on Investment" report spotlights college value view
  • November 7: Allen County next stop on Commissioner's statewide "College Success Tour" view
  • December 16: State awards three 'College GO! Week' school grants view

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