INDIANA UNIVERSITY

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

FY26 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

DEF · Defense

Update on IU's national security engagements and facilities. Various sections of the FY26 NDAA conference report. IU's DOD-funded language training grants.

ECN · Economics/Economic Development

IU's NSF Engines proposal.

EDU · Education

Issues relating to Title IV financial aid programs. Updates on enrollment and program offerings at IU. Updates on price transparency initiatives and accreditation.

GOV · Government Issues

The FY26 federal government shutdown. Updates on the JAG's FAIR Model F&A proposal. Updates on IU's federal grant terminations.

IMM · Immigration

Issues relating to immigration.

GAM · Gaming/Gambling/Casino

Proposed legislation called the POINTS Act.

INT · Intelligence

The SAFE Research Act. Research Security provisions in the FY26 NDAA conference report. Updates on IU's research security-related policies; and interactions with federal law enforcement agencies.

MED · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs

Updates on IU's NIH-funded research in cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and musculoskeletal health. Updates on NIH policies related to animal testing; allocation of FY25 appropriations (multi-year funding); and changes to peer-review process.

SCI · Science/Technology

the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. IU activities in AI-related R&D. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) recommendations to Congress. Update on IU applications for NAIRR-related work at NSF.

SPO · Sports/Athletics

All sections of the House's SCORE Act. All sections of the Senate's SAFE Act. Other proposals related to Name, Image, Likeness opportunities for college athletes. Updates on IU's policies affecting student athletes.