Tag: Higher Education

In response to recent criticism and inquiries into the handling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at state schools, President Sherry Bates of the Board of Regents addressed these concerns during a crucial...

Iowa Community Colleges to Offer 4-Year DegreesIn a recent legislative update, Republican Representative Henry Stone of Forest City shared significant developments in Iowa's higher education landscape. One key highlight was the expansion of in-state...

Lucy Gipple, a driven and accomplished student hailing from New Sharon, has been appointed by the governor to serve on the prestigious Board of Regents at the University of Northern Iowa. With an academic...

Faculty Senate President Rahul Parsa commended and expressed gratitude towards the student government for their collective efforts during the groundbreaking joint meeting held on February 17, 2025, at the Sun Room in the Memorial...

Faculty Senate Deliberates on New Programs and PoliciesIn a bustling session held on February 11, 2025, at the Memorial Union in Ames, Iowa, the Faculty Senate engaged in discussions surrounding pay inequality, program proposals,...

Governor’s Plan to Equalize Tuition Rates for Out-of-State Students at UNIGovernor Kim Reynolds has proposed a groundbreaking plan to extend in-state tuition rates at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) to students hailing from...

University of Northern Iowa Seeks Approval for Major Housing ChangesUniversity of Northern Iowa administrators are seeking the state Board of Regents' approval to take a significant step in their campus housing strategy. The plan...