University of Northern Iowa president Mark Nook says the university will unveil a new logo as the culmination of an update to its marketing program. As Iowa businesses struggle to find enough qualified workers, Nook say the goal is to enroll more out-of-state students who will end up staying in Iowa … [Read more...]
U-I president says ‘hand wringing’ ahead for public universities
University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld, preparing to retire next year, predicts the competition among the state's higher education community for scarce state support will escalate in coming years. "Resources have been constrained for many a year," Harreld said at the Board of Regents meeting … [Read more...]
No spring break this year at UNI, ISU and U-I
A spring tradition at the three state universities is falling victim to the pandemic. The University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University have each announced plans to shift their spring semester calendars to start later than originally planned. The move … [Read more...]
Football team room to be added inside UNI-Dome
UNI officials have the go-ahead to create a "team room" for the Panther football team inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. "To the extent there are corners in a round building, it'll go in the northeast corner of the UNI-Dome. It'll add 120-140 seats and that can be divided in two for offense and … [Read more...]
Regents approve cutting $65.4M from UI, ISU, UNI budgets
The board that governs the three state universities has approved $65.4 million in budget cuts. Board of Regents president Michael Richards warned this may not be the end of the cuts. "We certainly anticipate that the detailed plans that our universities have made public for the fall 2020 semester … [Read more...]
DMACC program with UNI receives big donation
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) made a big announcement Wednesday about its program that allows students to start there and finish their degree on campus through the University of Northern Iowa. DMACC President Rob Denson says a gift will help fund the building used for the program. … [Read more...]
Student leaders at state universities upset with state budget cut
Student leaders at the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa released a joint statement expressing their disappointment at the Iowa Legislature cutting $8 million dollars from higher education in their budget. University of Iowa student body president, … [Read more...]
ISU, UNI to start fall semester early and end by Thanksgiving
The University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University will start fall classes earlier and be done by Thanksgiving in an effort to avoid any problems with the coronavirus. ISU Extension vice president John Lawrence leads the fall planning committee. He says students tend to mix with others … [Read more...]
Board of Regents freeze fall tuition, student leaders ask for spring freeze too
The Board of Regents has approved a freeze on tuition at the three state-supported universities for the fall semester. The vote came after the board heard from representatives of each school. University of Northern Iowa student body president, Elle Boeding, thanked the board for the freeze and … [Read more...]
Regents hold quick meeting to hear plan to freeze tuition and fees
The Board of Regents held a short meeting this morning, where they heard a proposal for tuition rates. Regents chief business officer, Brad Berg, presented the plan that freezes tuition and mandatory fee rates. It took just a few more minutes for Board president Mike Richards to ask for input … [Read more...]