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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Iowa Student Action requests three town halls with Board of Regents at the state universities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

Gathered in the Slife Ballroom at the University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, students from various colleges across the state rallied for free tuition and an end to white supremacy on campus without...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Report: Iowa regent universities tout $11.8 billion impact on state economy

DI staff November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — Iowa’s public universities contributed a combined $11.8 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal 2018, a firm’s analysis showed, emphasizing the universities’ often-touted role...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Anticipated decline in national enrollment to affect resident enrollment in upcoming years

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents heard a presentation on Thursday that revealed how an anticipated decline in national enrollment will impact Iowa universities. The overall enrollment at the regent universities...

Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

Iowa Regents add computer science as course category of consideration in Regent Admission Index

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents approved the addition of computer science to the Regent Admission Index to be considered when students apply to the three state universities at their meeting on Thursday. The...

Associate Professor of Instruction for the Rhetoric Department Megan Knight reads a statement during a protest for sick leave time at the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Faculty Forward would like to establish a sick leave bank for non-tenure track faculty. The University of Iowa’s Catastrophic Leave policy covers two percent of faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, most of the uncovered faculty are non-tenure track.

Regents approve catastrophic-leave policy amid debate from Faculty Senate, Faculty Forward

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved changes to its policy manual on Thursday to expand the eligibility requirements for receiving catastrophic-leave donations to include faculty and staff...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Board of Regents give UI go-ahead for new Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved a University of Iowa request for a Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Thursday, which will be sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry and...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Iowa regents approve policy barring members from sports wagering

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents approved a new policy prohibiting board members and office staff from participating in sports wagering on events involving the state universities during its Thursday meeting. The...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents approve UI request to make $2.2 million property purchase

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — At their meeting at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, the state Board of Regents approved a University of Iowa request to purchase a swath of undeveloped property in North Liberty. The...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI auditors find Human Subjects Office application review process lacks efficiency

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 13, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — The Office of Internal Audit at the University of Iowa reported to the state Board of Regents at their meeting in Cedar Falls on Wednesday that the Institution’s Human Subjects Office,...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

Regents to consider approval of around $8 million increase to Hillcrest renovations

The University of Iowa is pending approval from the state Board of Regents for additional funding to its Hillcrest Residence Hall renovation project, a proposal that would nearly double the initial budget. The...

University of Iowa names Lois Geist new associate provost for faculty

University of Iowa names Lois Geist new associate provost for faculty

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 7, 2019

After working in the same position for 16 years, Lois Geist sees her new role in the Office of the Provost as a new challenge. The University of Iowa has named Geist the new associate provost for faculty,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI the only Iowa regent university to report enrollment spike in first-year class

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 6, 2019

As overall enrollment at all three state Board of Regents universities fell, the University of Iowa reported an increase exclusively in new first-year enrollment. The 2019-20 academic year at regent...