The Board of Regents has approved a budget of more than $81 million for renovation of the Iowa Memorial Union. Regent David Barker was the lone vote against the proposal, which is largely funded by student fees. “I think the regulation and funding of higher...
Board of Regents president Sherry Bates talked about the proposed tuition increase during their meeting today.. “Setting tuition rates is one of the most important things the board does. I have served on the board for a decade, and we have always been thoughtful...
The President of the Board of Regents is responding to questions by lawmakers about whether the state schools have done enough enough to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. President Sherry Bates made a statement during the Board’s meeting...
The governor has appointed a University of Northern Iowa student to the Board of Regents. Lucy Gipple is an elementary education major with a minor in social and emotional learning who is a New Sharon native. She is a graduate of North Mahaska High School where she...
Enrollment at the three state universities has been holding steady recently, but there are some challenges ahead. Regents associate academic officer Jason Pontius says enrollment remains down from the record peak in the fall of 2016. “Forty percent of that drop...
