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Indiana University Board Abandons Proposal For Kinsey Institute

A bronze sculpture of Alfred Kinsey, a sex researcher who founded Indiana University's branch of sex research, the Kinsey Institute, sits outside the institute's research facility, Tuesday, May

After months of uncertainty, Indiana University's board of trustees has made the decision to retain the Kinsey Institute as part of the university, abandoning a proposal to turn it into a nonprofit. The institute, known for its groundbreaking sex research, had been targeted by Republican lawmakers who blocked state funding last year.

The legislation prompted internal discussions about potentially separating the Kinsey Institute from the university to comply with the new law. However, the board members ultimately chose to find an alternative solution that would satisfy the state requirements while maintaining the institute's affiliation with the university.

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