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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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Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

Lawsuit against University of Iowa presidential search committee settled

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 17, 2018

A lawsuit related to the search process that resulted in the hiring of Bruce Harreld as University of Iowa president in 2015 was recently settled, with the university paying the plaintiff $55,000 to cover...

UI President Bruce Harreld delivers his announcement during the Board of Regents meeting on September 13, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

University of Iowa enrollment down after intentional growth management

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 13, 2018

After three years of intentional efforts to limit enrollment growth at the University of Iowa, this year’s enrollment numbers were down. The UI recently welcomed its newest class of students to campus,...

Board member John Lindenmayer listens during the state Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and others made various announcements before being interrupted by Faculty Forward, a protest group for the rights of untenured faculty members.

Jim Lindenmayer assumes position on state Board of Regents

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 13, 2018

New Regent Jim Lindenmayer made his début this week at a full state Board of Regents meeting; Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed him in June. Lindenmayer, a former president of Indian Hills Community College,...

The old Art Building is seen on Sept. 3, 2018.

Iowa regents OK proposal for UI’s new innovation center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 13, 2018

The state Board of Regents gave the green light to the University of Iowa’s request to convert the old Art Building into an innovation center. The old Art Building will be converted into an innovation...

Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building, home of the Tippie College of Business, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.

Tippie to start a complete online professional MBA program

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 13, 2018

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has permission from the state Board of Regents to start a completely online professional Master of Business Administration program. The professional...

Regent Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a meeting in the Reiman Ballroom of the ISU Alumni Center in Ames on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

Iowa Board of Regents to unveil new multi-year tuition model in November

Katie Ann McCarver and Marissa Payne September 13, 2018

After the state Board of Regents and the three public universities it governs convened in 2017 to examine ways to make tuition increases more predictable despite unstable state support, the regent president...

Iowa fans wave to kids in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Board of Regents discusses UIHC audit, comments on Modern Piping allegations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 13, 2018

The state Board of Regents and University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said on Wednesday the UI has taken the proper course of action amid an ongoing legal dispute with Modern Piping over the UI Stead...

Iowa golfer Carson Schaake hits the ball off the fairway during the Iowa Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Board of Regents reviews transfer of land to UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 12, 2018

To facilitate plans to redevelop land including 44 acres around Finkbine Golf Course, the University of Iowa has requested approval from the state Board of Regents to transfer 5.28 acres of land from the...

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

Board of Regents considers department closures and additions

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 12, 2018

The University of Iowa is awaiting approval on a recommendation to terminate the Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning in the Graduate College. The degree too closely resembles its Master of Science...

UI interim Provost Sue Curry speaks to the state Board of Regents during the Academic Affairs Committee meeting in the IMU on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

‘There’s no joy’ in closing centers, Provost Curry tells Iowa Board of Regents

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 12, 2018

After University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld announced in April the UI would consider closing certain centers and institutes in light of reduced state funding, the full state Board of Regents will...

Teresa Mangum, co-chair with the Provost Search Committee, addresses the audience during the Faculty Senate meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber in Iowa City on Sept. 11, 2018. Faculty Senate members discussed updates on a new online application process to the university, updates on the office for sexual misconduct, and information on the provost search.

University of Iowa ‘wooing as well as selecting’ new provost, official says

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 12, 2018

The UI Provost Search Committee is looking for a candidate who will be at the UI for the long haul, an official said at the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday. Teresa Mangum, a co-head of the Provost Search...

Sexual Misconduct Response & Title IX Coordinator Monique DiCarlo addresses the audience during the Faculty Senate meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber in Iowa City on Sept. 11, 2018. Faculty Senate members discussed updates on a new online application process to the university, updates on the Office for Sexual Misconduct, and information on the provost search.

UI sexual-misconduct coordinator speaks on priorities for the school year

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 12, 2018

Monique DiCarlo, the UI’s coordinator of sexual-misconduct response and Title IX, spoke on the role of the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator at the Senate Faculty meeting on Tuesday....