The board that governs Iowa's three public universities has released a study which indicates the institutions provide an economic spark to the state. Consultant Hannah Ruffridge told the board yesterday that her firm estimate the three schools accounted for 6.2% of the state's gross domestic product … [Read more...]
Students demand public forums with board that governs UI, ISU, UNI
A group of students are asking the state board that oversees the three state universities to host public meetings with students on the campuses in Ames, Cedar Falls and Iowa City. Sara Castro, a Grinnell College student, said students of color are experiencing a rise in racism and are finding it … [Read more...]
New programs allows you to get a UNI degree at DMACC in Des Moines
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and the University of Northern Iowa announced a program today that allows students to get a UNI degree in Des Moines. DMACC president Rob Denson made the announcement at the school's Des Moines campus. "Pending Board of Regents approval and DMACC board … [Read more...]
Regents to vote on rule to prohibit members from betting on sports
The Board of Regents will consider a policy at its meeting next week in Cedar Falls that prevents members from betting on state university sports teams. Information from the board says the policy was developed to remove any question of conflict of interest after the state law allowing sports … [Read more...]
State universities all report drop in enrollment for fall
All three state universities are reporting a drop in fall enrollment. Iowa State University spokesperson Laura Doering says they have 33,391 students on the Ames campus for fall semester. "That is actually a decrease of 1,600 students, or about 4%, from fall of 2018," Doering says. ISU has tried … [Read more...]
UNI fans happy to see beer sales at football game
The University of Northern Iowa started selling beer to the general public for the first time at a football game. UNI Panther fans who were 21 and to a wrist band were able to enjoyed a win and a beer. Season ticket holder Joel Meirick of Protivin tells KCRG TV it’s not the reason he showed up -- … [Read more...]
UNI president faces challenge of getting more students on campus
Classes started up again Monday at Iowa’s three public universities and all three have seen enrollment decreasing in the last few years. The University of Northern Iowa expects another decrease in enrollment this year after seeing just more than 11,000 students on campus last year. It was the … [Read more...]
Regents approve UNI tuition freeze; 3.9% tuition hike at UI, ISU
The board that governs the state's public universities has approved a nearly four percent increase in undergraduate tuition for students at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. There will be no tuition increase at the University of Northern Iowa, The 3.9% increase in tuition at Iowa … [Read more...]
Board of Regents begins process for raising tuition at ISU, U-I
The Board of Regents had the first reading Wednesday of a proposal to raise base undergraduate tuition rates for instate students by 3.9% at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. The tuition at the University of Northern Iowa would stay the same. The Board says the increase is needed … [Read more...]
Board of Regents ready to set tuition increase
The Board of Regents will hold a meeting Wednesday to set the preliminary tuition rates for the three state schools. The Regents held off setting tuition at their meeting earlier this month so they would know how much money the Iowa Legislature was going to approve for the University of Iowa, … [Read more...]