ISU, Pride Center resolve lawsuit
The Pride Center and the ACLU sued the school, claiming that school officials prevented the group from holding Pride Fest on campus. College leaders denied that claim.
The parties issued a joint statement Thursday afternoon.
'Indiana State University is thankful for the continued partnership with the Pride Center of Terre Haute, and we look forward to the ongoing success of Pride Fest. Indiana State University and the Pride Center have agreed to resolve this dispute,' the statement reads. 'Indiana State University will be a non-financial sponsor of the 2025 festival and looks forward to working with the Pride Center and student organizations on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. In turn, the City of Terre Haute is proud to host Pride Fest 2025 at Fairbanks Park, this September.'
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