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Pleas and criticism grow as Gov. Mike Braun has full control over the Indiana University Board of Trustees, but one voice has been silent. 

More than 30 Jewish Indiana University professors are demanding that leadership protect free speech, after the Department of Education’s announced investigations into antisemitism.

Indiana University President Pamela Whitten says IU acknowledges the General Assembly’s scarce resources this year, but she says the university still has priorities.

The Indiana University Board of Trustees voted Thursday to renew President Pamela Whitten’s contract, extending it until 2031. The trustees also increased her base salary from $702,000 to $900,000.

Despite multiple voicemails and emails with the secretary, assistant secretary and executive assistant of the board, there was no response within 24 hours. One possible explanation is that the trustees plan to extend Whitten’s contract.

Sage Publishing, which runs the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, said it “takes all publications ethics concerns very seriously,” and “will follow-up with the relevant parties in order to resolve this matter.”

Indiana University President Pamela Whitten is facing accusations of plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation.  IU said the claims held  “no merit” and were investigated by an independent law firm.  

Indiana University Bloomington graduated about 1,800 students Friday.

The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition is taking aim at President Pamela Whitten’s job with its new “Whitten goes, union grows” campaign.

Indiana University President Pamela Whitten faced criticism from some state lawmakers over her handling of Israel-Palestine protests earlier this year.