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Indiana Mandates Colleges Uphold American Values in Degrees

11/28/2025

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Indiana will require public colleges to show new degree programs uphold American values before approval.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education will mandate curricula promote civic responsibility and core American values.
The policy follows a significant reduction in programs due to low enrollment.
Governor Mike Braun has pushed flat tuition rates and banned taxpayer funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Indiana will require public colleges to show new degree programs uphold American values before approval.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education will mandate curricula promote civic responsibility and core American values.
The policy follows a significant reduction in programs due to low enrollment.
Governor Mike Braun has pushed flat tuition rates and banned taxpayer funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.