News

2024

Recent news from the Commission can be found on its homepage.

• June 27, 2024: State Grants Over 300 Hoosiers with Teaching Scholarship, Press Release
• June 21, 2024: State Awards $25 Million for Career Coaching Grants, Press Release
• May 14, 2024: UPDATED: Indiana Recognizes Recipients of 2024 CTE Awards for Excellence, Press Release
• May 2, 2024: Indiana Ranks Top 10 in Nation in FAFSA Submissions and Completions, Press Release
• April 30, 2024: State of Indiana Launches Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Initiative, Press Release
• April 15, 2024: Lowery Recounts Policy and Programmatic Successes at Annual Address, Press Release, Full Text
• April 8, 2024: 2024 H. Kent Weldon Conference will be held on April 16 at Marriott Indianapolis North, Media Advisory
• March 26, 2024: Indiana’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Priority Deadline is Quickly Approaching, Press Release
• March 20, 2024: Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School Named a 2023 School of Excellence by ACT’s American College Application Campaign, Press Release
• March 13, 2024: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Meets in Terre Haute Thursday, March 14, Media Advisory
• March 6, 2024: Indiana Launches First Statewide Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Model Policy Guidance, Press Release
• February 19, 2024: Indiana Higher Education Commission Awards $5 Million to Approved Intermediaries, Press Release
• February 15, 2024: Indiana Celebrates National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Press Release
• February 6, 2024: State Makes $25 Million Available for Career Coaching Grants, Press Release
• January 22, 2024: State Higher Education Commission Begins Research into Factors Impacting College Enrollment, Press Release
• January 18, 2024: Indiana Higher Education Commission Announces Statewide FAFSA Completion Goal, Press Release
• 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 Report, Data-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 Release, Full 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 Release, Full Report, Data-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 Release, Full Report, Report 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 Release, Full 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 Release, Spanish
• 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, 2019: Commissioner Lubbers Delivers Annual State of Higher Education Address, Press Release, Full Address
• April 2, 2019: Fewer Hoosier Students are College Bound, but more are College Ready, Press Release, 2019 College Readiness Report, Report 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 Release, School 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

• December 21, 2016: Deadline Approaching to Apply for Indiana's New Teachers Scholarship, Press Release
• December 20, 2016: Accreditor Approves Five-Year Extension for Indiana Teachers to Meet New Dual Credit Requirements, Press Release, Notice of Approval, Indiana's Application, Cover Letter
• November 10, 2016: Indiana Helps Veterans Access College and Career Resources for Success After Service, Press Release
• November 1, 2016: Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Application Opens Today, Press Release
• October 7, 2016: Colleges Can Apply for Funds to Increase Teacher Quality in High-Need K-12 Schools, Press Release
• October 5, 2016: Filing for College Financial Aid Gets Easier, Press Release
• October 3, 2016: Next Generation Teacher Scholarship Offers Prestigious Route to the Classroom for High Achieving Hoosiers, Press Release
• September 21, 2016: Indiana Launches Nation's First Comprehensive Measure of College Value, Press Release
• September 21, 2016: Indiana's Dual Credit Advisory Council Meets Wednesday, September 21 Agenda
• September 13, 2016: State Agencies, Colleges Combine Efforts to Help Hoosiers Affected by ITT Technical Institute Closure, Press Release, Fact Sheet, Timeline, FAQ, Partnering Colleges
• September 1, 2016: State offers $500K to help more 21st Century Scholars meet requirements, Press Release
• July 27, 2016: More Hoosiers are completing college, but too few from low-income and minority groups, Press Release
• June 28, 2016: Eleven Counties Recognized for Their Commitment to Higher Education, Press Release
• June 13, 2016: Gallup-Indiana Survey Results Show Hoosier Graduates Believe College is Worth It, Press Release, 2016 Gallup-Indiana Survey Results
• June 1, 2016: Schools and Youth Organizations Receive Funds to Assist Indiana's 21st Century Scholars, Press Release. List of Recipients 
• May 26, 2016: Indiana Rallies to Keep Students on Track for Scholarships, Press Release
• May 5, 2016: More Indiana Students are College Ready, but Persistent Gaps Remain, Press Release
• April 21, 2016: Indiana’s Dual Credit Advisory Council Meets Monday, April 25, Media Advisory, Agenda
• April 13, 2016: Lubbers Presents Indiana’s New Plan for Higher Education at Annual Address, Press Release, Full Text: 2016 State of Higher Education Address,
• March 29, 2016: More Indiana College Students on Track to Graduate on Time, Press Release, REPORT: Reforming Student Financial Aid to Increase College Completion
• March 15, 2016: Higher Education Roundup of Indiana's 2016 Legislative Session, Press Release
• March 10, 2016: Indiana Examines Nursing Programs and Licensure Pass Rates, Press Release
• January 6, 2016: $9.6 Million Awarded to Recruit Teachers in High-Need Subjects and Schools, Press Release, About Recipients
• January 19, 2016: Indiana Releases Updated Report on College Return on Investment, Press Release, Report
• January 26, 2016: Indiana's Dual Credit Advisory Council Meets Wednesday, January 27, Press Release, Agenda
• February 8, 2016: State helps Hoosiers get "Cash for College', Press Release
• February 16, 2016: State of Indiana Announces New Initiative to Encourage Adults to Complete College Degrees, Press Release, Employer Partners

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 21^st Century Scholar program success, Press Release, List of Award Winners, REPORT: 21^st 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