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Iowa Board of Regents considers state university tuition, salaries

7 hours ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

Money was on the mind of the Iowa Board of Regents and the faculty and staff who spoke during its April meeting, with members discussing potential tuition changes, contracts for union members and salaries for non-union university employees.
Iowa Board of Regents considers study, policy changes reflecting legislation

1 day ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

Legislation proposed during this year’s session drove some updates on academic program study and policy changes heard Wednesday by the Iowa Board of Regents. Iowa Board of Regents Chief Academic Officer Rachel Boon provided an update to the board on efforts to review academic programs at each state university to examine their alignment with state workforce needs.
University students speak out against anti-DEI actions at Board of Regents meeting

1 day ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 23, 2025 Daniela Pintor-Mendoza stood up before the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday, a crowd of people holding signs and waving flags behind her. She spoke during the board’s public comment period to express her feelings as a “proud” University of Iowa student about decisions made by the board to reduce diversity, equity and inclusion practices at state universities.
ISU Center for Cyclone Civics receives initial Board of Regents approval

1 day ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 23, 2025 The Iowa Board of Regents gave initial approval Wednesday to Iowa State University to establish a new center for civic education, completing another directive set by the board in 2023.
Iowa Senate passes bill to set tuition increase deadline, form new degree programs

1 day ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 23, 2025 The Iowa Senate sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Wednesday that would set a deadline for tuition approval and implement new types of degree programs.
Equal Protection Project files civil rights complaint against Drake University

2 days ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 22, 2025 An organization involved in litigation with universities across the U.S. has filed a federal complaint against Drake University in Des Moines, alleging one of its scholarship programs violates federal anti-discrimination law. The Equal Protection Project, a branch of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, submitted a civil rights complaint Tuesday to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights against the private university.
Forced to resign, former Iowa City police officer claims racial bias

2 days ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Clark Kauffman

A former Iowa City police officer claims racial bias was the real reason he was forced to resign after being accused of using excessive force. Emilio M. Puente is suing the City of Iowa City in U.S. District Court for the Southern District or Iowa, claiming violations of the federal Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Simpson College board of trustees chair to serve as acting president

2 days ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 22, 2025 Simpson College in Indianola has announced board of trustees chair Terry Handley will step into the role of acting president after Jay Byers’ death late last week. According to a news release, Handley was unanimously chosen by the board’s executive committee and will operate as acting president until a new president is selected. No timeline has been announced to fill the position.
Lawmakers pass bill creating residency requirement for UI med school enrollment

2 days ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Brooklyn Draisey

Lawmakers sent bills to the governor’s desk Tuesday creating residency requirements for the University of Iowa medical and dental schools and a scholarship program for Iowa National Guard members, as well as advancing separate bills dealing with higher education. The House gave final approval to House File 516, requiring the University of Iowa doctor of medicine and dental programs to enroll at least 80% resident students or those who meet other qualifications.
U of I international students sue Homeland Security after student visas are revoked

2 days ago | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Clark Kauffman

Four University of Iowa students and graduates from China and India, one of whom works for the state as an epidemiologist, are suing the federal government for revoking their status as students. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, was filed by a UI College of Law professor on behalf of the four plaintiffs, identified in court records only as John Doe No. 1 through 4.