Dwindling college degree options in Indiana isn’t necessarily a bad thing

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Eliminating college degrees is a new focus for state lawmakers who are seeking more control over the state budget and curriculum.

I fully expected to oppose the current push to merge or suspend degree programs with low enrollment. But as I watched the process unfold over the last year, it became clear this kind of culling was necessary.

I remain wary, though, about a second round of contraction involving career pay.

Earlier this week, …

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