Martin University, Indiana’s Lone HBCU, Shutting Down Due to Financial Strains

Martin University, the only historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Indiana, will officially close its doors, bringing an end to nearly five decades of serving students in Indianapolis and beyond.

According to Inside Higher Ed, the decision follows months of uncertainty. In early December, the private university paused operations, laid off staff, and urged students to pursue transfer options.

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On December 30, Martin’s Board of Trustees quietly voted to formally close the institution, citing financial realities that leadership said could no longer be overcome…

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