by Dar Danielson | Jan 17, 2024 | Education, News
The president of the board that oversees the three state universities is stepping down from that post. Board of Regents President Mike Richards of West Des Moines announced Tuesday he will remain on the board until his term expires at the end of April, but is...
by Dar Danielson | Nov 17, 2023 | Education, News
The Board of Regents has voted to adopt ten recommendations proposed by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion study group. One of the recommendations is that the three state universities cut DEI programs that aren’t necessary for research contracts or accreditation....
by Dar Danielson | Nov 7, 2023 | Education, News
The Board of Regents will hear a report from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion study group at its meeting next week on the UNI campus. The group made ten recommendations, including ensuring that employee performance is not evaluated based on an individual’s...
by Dar Danielson | Sep 29, 2023 | Education, News
The three presidents of the state universities discussed some of their state funding requests during Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting. Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen says they are seeking a $4.5 million increase in general support....
by Dar Danielson | Sep 28, 2023 | Education, News
The Board of Regents has approved a plan for Iowa State University to tear down LeBaron Hall and replace it with a new building. ISU vice president Shawn Norman presented the project and says the building has to many issues to renovate. “Built in 1952, LeBaron...