OPINION: Passing of HR-1 and cuts to state degree programs make higher education less attainable than ever

Over the last few months, higher education has had major hits both on the state and national levels. With cuts to state funding, financial aid and programs offered, higher education has become less attainable than ever for Hoosiers.

Indiana schools are cutting hundreds of programs across the state in order to “streamline” degree offerings, according to Gov. Mike Braun. In fact, almost 20% of current degree programs are being cut across the state with Indiana University having the most programs cut.

If all cuts, consolidations and mergers of programs are approved, this would result in the loss of 222 programs across all IU campuses, as reported by WFYI. A closer look at the programs being cut in the IU Indianapolis campus shows that 55 degrees will be seeing eliminations or suspensions…

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