Education
1. It has two names The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are correct, “fall” is more commonly used in American English.
A new Gallup poll released Thursday shows that Americans view a college education as less essential today than they did in the past. Over the last 15 years, the share of adults who consider college “very important” has fallen to 35%. Another 40% say it is “fairly important,” while 24% believe it is “not too […]
They’re Not Sweat Bees, They’re Hover Flies And They’re Harmless In Indiana, what many people call “sweat bees” are often actually hover flies, also known as syrphid flies. These small, black-and-gold insects are frequently mistaken for bees or wasps due to their similar appearance, but they are entirely harmless and cannot sting. Hover flies are […]
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WIBC Wants Your Opinion! As a WIBC listener, you’re probably aware that we’ve been working hard for the past several years to stay ahead of rapid changes in the radio and technology landscape. We’re writing now to ask for your opinion. Our goal is to continue to provide great content the way that you want it […]
B105.7 Wants Your Opinion! As a B105.7 listener, you’re probably aware that we’ve been working hard for the past several years to stay ahead of rapid changes in the radio and technology landscape. We’re writing now to ask for your opinion. Our goal is to continue to provide great content the way that you want it […]
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, and Indiana schools have earned notable spots. The University of Notre Dame tied for 18th place on the list of Best National Universities, highlighting schools with a wide range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Purdue University, ranked 46th overall, continues to be […]
Tony Katz: You don’t have to agree on everything to see an opportunity being presented. Sometimes there’s a good idea, and good ideas should be addressed and discussed and shared. This idea about apprenticeships in the state of Indiana, which goes back to a story in January. About this trip of business leaders who traveled […]
Indiana’s ILEARN state standardized test results show that students in grades 3-8 in Indiana are still struggling to make progress. This continues a trend of learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest ILEARN scores reveal that 41% of Indiana students met proficiency standards in English and Language Arts (ELA) this spring. This is almost […]
