Hundreds of college programs eliminated, but the majority serving students remain

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 976

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education voted Wednesday to consolidate, suspend, eliminate or monitor more than 1,000 low-enrolled degree programs at Hoosier public colleges and universities.

The commission spent the past nine months reviewing 2,300 academic programs to identify low-enrolled degrees to comply with House Enrolled Act 1001, which took effect last July as lawmakers seek to streamline higher education toward in-demand careers.

“This process is almost a no-brainer,” said commission member Larry Garatoni.

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