Aubrey Wright

Bloomington

Higher Education Reporter at Report For America

Higher Education Reporter at Indiana Public Media

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Articles

'We can't go back': Special education advocates fear federal cuts

3 weeks ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

Kristie Brown Loftland said the Autism Society of Indiana wants to make it easier on parents and families. “It's already confusing for a lot of parents when they first get the diagnosis of autism,” Brown Loftland, the ASI board president, said. About one in 36 U.S. children has autism spectrum disorder. After diagnosis, Brown Loftland says some parents may have no idea what to do next.
IU Chancellor David Reingold starts job as Bloomington leader

3 weeks ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

Indiana University Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold officially started his new role Monday. Reingold was formerly the vice president for policy planning at Purdue University. Now, he's returning to IU, where he spent 18 years as a faculty member. He will take over part of Provost Rahul Shrivastav’s role and work in President Pamela Whitten’s cabinet. "We share a number of common goals, and I'm looking forward to working with them to lead the campus to new heights,” Reingold said.
Protesters against IU ‘expressive activity’ policy celebrate court victory with late-night vigil

3 weeks ago | indianapublicmedia.org | George Hale |Aubrey Wright

IU faculty and students gathered on campus Sunday night after a court ordered the university to stop enforcing a ban on overnight protests. “Five-four-three-two-one … It’s eleven o’clock!” they said.
IU has almost 50 ‘intellectual diversity’ complaints against faculty

4 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Aubrey Wright

May 30, 2025 Indiana University has received almost 50 complaints since the state enacted Senate Enrolled Act 202, an “intellectual diversity” law that allows community members to report faculty conduct. SEA 202 requires faculty to teach “intellectually diverse” ideas in the classroom. If they don't, their tenure could be in jeopardy. The law went into effect ahead of the 2024 fall semester.
Judge orders IU to pause expressive activity policy, allowing overnight protests

1 month ago | wfyi.org | Aubrey Wright

May 30, 2025 A federal judge has paused part of Indiana University’s expressive activity policy after an American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana lawsuit. The ACLU suit said the university violated the First Amendment by restricting when “expressive activity” — such as protesting, making speeches, carrying signs and peaceful assembly — could occur.
IU provost denies faculty appeals over expressive activities violations

1 month ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

Indiana University Provost Rahul Shrivastav denied an appeal to wipe formal reprimands from 13 faculty members who violated an expressive activity policy last fall. The faculty members attended candlelight vigils and intentionally broke the policy’s curfew by gathering after 11 p.m. That policy, UA-10, has since been amended by the Board of Trustees, and a federal judge Thursday required IU to pause enforcement of the overnight restrictions while a lawsuit proceeds.
Judge orders IU to pause expressive activity policy, allowing overnight protests

1 month ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

A federal judge has paused Indiana University’s expressive activity policy after an American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana lawsuit. The ACLU suit said the university violated the First Amendment by restricting when “expressive activity” — such as protesting, making speeches, carrying signs and peaceful assembly — could occur.
IU has almost 50 ‘intellectual diversity’ complaints against faculty

1 month ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

Indiana University has received almost 50 complaints since the state enacted Senate Enrolled Act 202, an “intellectual diversity” law that allows community members to report faculty conduct. SEA 202 requires faculty to teach “intellectually diverse” ideas in the classroom. If they don't, their tenure could be in jeopardy. The law went into effect ahead of the 2024 fall semester.
IU proposes tuition freeze for Indiana students while making budget cuts

1 month ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

Indiana University may freeze tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students for the 2025-27 academic years. The university announced Thursday the Board of Trustees will hold a public forum on the proposed tuition and fees at 12:15 p.m. June 12 in the Henke Hall of Champions. In-state students pay more than $12,300 each year. The proposal comes as the university plans cuts of about $100 million in expenses due to shrinking state and federal funding.
Government argues against unsealing search warrant for former IU professor

1 month ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Aubrey Wright

The government asked a federal judge to keep search warrants for a fired Indiana University cybersecurity expert private. In a filing Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, U.S. attorney John Childress said releasing even parts of the search warrant would damage an ongoing investigation by law enforcement. In March, federal agents searched the homes of XiaoFeng Wang in Bloomington and Carmel, and IU fired him the same day. The FBI has not said why it’s investigating Wang.