Governor Takes Full Control of IU Board | Indianapolis News

Indiana University’s board of trustees is now fully under Governor Mike Braun’s control thanks to a new law that lets him pick all nine members — a dramatic shift from the past system where alumni elected three seats. Though five nominees must still be IU alumni, the governor no longer needs to heed alumni association recommendations. The ACLU challenged the law on behalf of alumnus Justin Vasel, arguing it unfairly singled out IU alumni compared to those at other state schools. A judge sided with Vasel’s right to sue but ultimately upheld the law, ruling that IU’s unique history and governance structure justify the special legislation. The case can still be appealed, but for now, the governor’s authority over IU’s board remains intact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d7376dbfcb701be