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Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010

McRobbie Spins his Favorite Tunes

McRobbie Spins his Favorite Tunes

IU President Guest-hosts WFIU's "Just You and Me."

Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010

Cultivating Afghanistan: Replacing the 119th

The Indiana National Guard has made a five-year commitment to agricultural development in Khost Province, Afghanistan. As the first Agribusiness Development Team, or ADT, finishes up its deployment, the second ADT organizes to replace them.

Friday, Mar 5, 2010

Cultivating Afghanistan: Married to the Military

Cultivating Afghanistan: Married to the Military

Counselors often tell soldiers the price is freedom is high—very high. Not just for the soldiers, but also for their families.

Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010

IU Group Heads to NY to Honor Founder, Close Gap (Part 2 of 2)

IU Group Heads to NY to Honor Founder, Close Gap (Part 2 of 2)

For the better part of the last two decades, Indiana University’s Atkins Center has kept up the mission of its namesake by partnering with grade schools to offer mentoring and guidance from minority students at IU to a younger generation.

Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010

Study Finds Racial Education Gap Growing (Part 1 of 2)

Study Finds Racial Education Gap Growing (Part 1 of 2)

It’s been almost ten years since lawmakers passed the federal No Child Left Behind Act, but experts say test results show the law has failed to close the education gap.

Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010

State of University Speech Zeros in on Financial Way Forward

In his first State of University address since October 2008, IU President Michael McRobbie spoke of the many things that have changed in Bloomington and the country in the past 16 months. Among them: the relationship between the university and the state, especially in terms of funding. WFIU’s Daniel Robison has more.

Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010

New Committee Could Create, Restructure Academic Units at IU

Speaking during his second State of the University address Tuesday, McRobbie says the New Academic Directions Committee could also restructure existing programs across IU’s nine campuses.

Monday, Feb 22, 2010

Businesses Look for Interns Willing to Work from the Ground Up

Businesses Look for Interns Willing to Work from the Ground Up

More than 45 companies participated in an Intern Fair at Alumni Hall.

Monday, Feb 22, 2010

District 61 Race to Focus on Property Tax Caps, I-69

Bloomington resident and military contractor Kevin Suddeth says he plans to focus on education spending and I-69 in his attempt to unseat State Representative Matt Pierce. But Pierce says Suddeth’s stances on issues conflict. WFIU’s Daniel Robison has more.

Monday, Feb 22, 2010

Monroe County Community School Corporation Cuts Budget

Following a Tuesday meeting of the MCCSC's board, parents and politicians alike were given a chance to speak on Wednesday. WTIU's Austen Williams has the story.