VASEL FOR IURestoring Alumni Voice at Indiana University
For 134 years, IU alumni helped shape their university's future. I'm working to ensure that tradition continues.
What Happened
For 134 years, Indiana University alumni elected members of the Board of Trustees, which gave them a voice in how their university was governed. In 2025, the Indiana legislature eliminated these positions, ending a tradition that connected hundreds of thousands of alumni to the institution they helped build.
That connection matters. Alumni bring perspective, independence, and genuine commitment to IU's mission.
I believe IU is stronger when alumni have a voice. That's why I'm working to restore it.
What I'm Doing
The Lawsuit
I'm the lead plaintiff in Vasel v. Braun, an ACLU-supported case challenging the constitutionality of singling out Indiana University for the elimination of alumni-selected trustees.
Senate Bill 110
Senate Bill 110 would restore alumni elections to the IU Board of Trustees. The bill did not receive a committee hearing this session, but its provisions could still be added as an amendment to other legislation.
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2025-05-15 — IU Alumnus Files Constitutional Challenge Over Trustee Elimination
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