Terry Branstad is putting his thumb on the scale to champion a new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa as part of a legislative push for more civics programming at the state's public universities.
The proposed bill would ban Iowa’s regents institutions from having general education curriculum that teaches “identity politics” or claims systemic racism, sexism, oppression or privilege are inherent in U.
The bill prohibits professors from teaching concepts surrounding “identity politics” in general education courses
To celebrate her return to Iowa City for her jersey retirement, Caitlin Clark and her foundation are granting four Iowa organizations each $22,000.
(Des Moines) A proposed bill moving through the House Higher Education Committee would create a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa, reshaping American history education. Governor Terry Branstad is a firm backer of the bill. The bill passed subcommittee 2-1.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education.
Iowa lawmakers have been busy in Des Moines as they advance or table hundreds of bills this session.Higher Education BillsRepublicans chose to not advance a bi
In response to a proposal that would require the University of Iowa establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” UI plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.”
Hoping to shield Iowa’s public universities from potential backlash to policy changes enacted by lawmakers, Republicans pushed forward a bill that would allow them to sue private entities that review the quality of colleges.
University of Iowa cheerleader Austin Beam, who grew up in Ankeny, is recovering after falling on his neck during a men's basketball game on Jan. 21.
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points as Drake beat Northern Iowa 66-52 on Wednesday night to extend its win streak to seven games.Stirtz had
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