Governor Mitch Daniels rumoured to be next Purdue University president
by Brandon Smith
June 19, 2012
A source close to the Governor confirms Mitch Daniels will be the next president of Purdue University. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Will more transparency in student loans make a difference in Indiana?
by Jingxia Wei
June 18, 2012
In May, the US Senate introduced a bill with much fanfare that is supposed to prevent students from financially overextending themselves to go to college. If passed, it would improve transparency about the cost of a college education. But the bill still has a long way to go before even a vote in Congress. And... More »
Richmond homicide spike
by Jingxia Wei
June 4, 2012
The year 2012 is not yet half over and the town of Richmond, Indiana has already seen its sixth homicide. IPR’s Jingxia Wei explores the spike in violence in this usually calm town. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Ball State economists predicts US economic downturn
by Stephanie Wiechmann
June 1, 2012
A Ball State economist is predicting another US economic downturn. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Official primary voter turnout numbers released
by IPR News
June 1, 2012
Numbers released Friday by the Indiana Secretary of State’s office confirm what was widely expected — voter turnout for Indiana’s 2012 primary fell dramatically from the historic highs of the 2008 primary. Despite a hotly-contested Republican Senate race, only about 22 percent of registered voters went to the polls in May. That’s down from 40... More »
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