The Iowa Senate has passed a bill to expand free speech protections at the state's community colleges and public universities. Republican Senator Amy Sinclair of Allerton said students should be allowed to join any campus group they want without the threat of discrimination. "But it is also not … [Read more...]
Regents nominees urged to do more to promote U-I, ISU, UNI
The three men appointed to serve new six-year terms on the board that oversees Iowa's three public universities got bipartisan nudges Monday to be "louder voices" in promoting the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. Republican Senator Chris Cournoyer of … [Read more...]
Senate subcommittee approves bill to end tenure at UI, ISU and UNI
A bill that would end tenure for professors at the three state universities has cleared the first procedural hurdle in the Iowa Senate and key lawmakers say they want to "keep the conversation alive." Senator Brad Zaun, a Republican from Urbandale, said too many courses are being taught by teaching … [Read more...]
Regents leaders seek state funding increase
Iowa's three public universities are asking lawmakers for an additional $18 million in the next fiscal year. In the past two years, lawmakers cut millions more than that from Iowa, Iowa State and the University of Northern Iowa to make up for lower-than-expected state tax revenue. Iowa State … [Read more...]
State universities cancel classes as record cold weather predicted
The three state universities are canceling classes for Wednesday, while Iowa State University canceled classes today and the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa are shutting down their campuses tonight in anticipation of the bitterly cold temperatures. Iowa State University police … [Read more...]
Fall grads putting on caps and gowns this weekend at ISU, UNI, U-I
Thousands of Iowans will receive college degrees this weekend, with the biggest fall commencement ceremonies taking place in Iowa City and Ames. A few of those students, including Alejandro Martinez, will become the first in their family to graduate from college. Martinez, who's from Tama, says his … [Read more...]
Event honoring fallen soldiers scheduled for Saturday on UNI campus
A special program that honors soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice will take place Saturday on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls. It's called "Dedication to Iowa’s Fallen" and will feature the presentation of wooden carved battle crosses to the families of 10 soldiers from Iowa who died while … [Read more...]
Iowa, ISU, UNI presidents outline spending priorities for governor
The leaders of Iowa's three public universities made their budget pitches to Governor Kim Reynolds today. "I'm aware, very aware, that I must sound like a broken record as I'm consistently commenting on the need to increase resources to the university," University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld … [Read more...]
Political scientist sees purple hue to Iowa election results
University of Northern Iowa political science professor says the 2018 election results show Iowa is still very much a swing state. "This is one of the more interesting set of results on Election Night in recent memory," Larimer says. "You have a lot going on here." Republican Governor Kim … [Read more...]
Regents to ask for more state money, increase tuition to fund state universities
The Iowa Board of Regents will ask the governor and lawmakers for an additional $20 million in state funding during the next legislative session and also plan to make annual increases in tuition at the three state schools. Board president Michael Richards told the board at their meeting Thursday … [Read more...]