University of Iowa sees drop in international student enrollment
The drop is a part of an ongoing trend that has been exacerbated by pandemic related safety concerns and restrictions.
Amy Kristof-Brown named new dean of University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Since serving as interim dean of the college beginning in March, Amy Kristof-Brown, who has been a faculty member within the college for over 20 years, will take on the role as the new dean beginning Dec. 1.
Iowa hospital officials hopeful on vaccine, continuing surge plan
As University of Iowa Health Care officials have prepared for the current surge in hospitalizations, they are also looking to a vaccine on the horizon.
Iowa regent universities report four-year decline in enrollment
The Iowa regent institutions reported an overall enrollment decrease of 4.4 percent for the 2020 academic year compared to fall 2019.
Board of Regents President says tuition will not increase in the spring
State Board of Regents President Mike Richards announced tuition will remain the same for the spring 2021 semester for resident and nonresident students attending regent institutions at the board’s meeting Wednesday. The decision puts the board an entire academic year behind in its five-year tuition increase plan.
Iowa high school counselors say that every university has its own ‘admissions game’
For first-year applicants at the University of Iowa, The Regents Admission Index system (RAI) does not consider extracurricular activities, which high school counselors stress.
Regent President Mike Richards to give spring tuition update at Board of Regents meeting this week
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld recommended the regents at some point return to steady increases in tuition for resident students after freezing tuition for the fall semester. Regent President Mike Richards is scheduled to give an update on spring tuition on Wednesday.
State Board of Regents select search firm for the University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee
Following the release of the 21-member search committee on Tuesday to select the UI’s next president, the state Board of Regents selected AGB, a Washington-based search firm.
Former University of Iowa president David Skorton named to Joe Biden transition team
David Skorton — the University of Iowa's president from 2003-2006 — was tapped to be a part of an Arts and Humanities transition review team for the incoming White House occupant.
Regents name UI Presidential Search Committee members
Following University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld’s retirement announcement in early October, the Iowa Board of Regents named the 21-member search committee on Tuesday.
State Board of Regents discuss campus crime statistics, UI stalking cases double
While the University of Iowa’s annual crime statistics report has yet to be published this year, Public Safety Director Scott Beckner reported a decrease of most crimes, but a steep increase in stalking cases at the state Board of Regents meeting Tuesday.
University of Iowa professors advise students on finding jobs in a pandemic
Although the pandemic has changed both schooling and businesses, professors at the university are encouraging students to still think about their future during the pandemic.