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Liz Tovar Named University of Iowa Executive Officer for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by Arrman Kyaw | January 29, 2021 Liz Tovar will be University of Iowa’s executive officer for diversity, equity and inclusion, Read more

Iowa Lawmakers Attempt to Eliminate Tenure Systems in Public Higher Ed

by Arrman Kyaw | January 19, 2021
Iowa state Republican lawmakers have again proposed bills to eliminate tenured positions at the [...] Read more

The Rich Get Richer in the Midst of a Pandemic

by Tyler Hallmark | December 17, 2020
In order to stay above water, institutions are making drastic decisions – implementing hiring [...] Read more

St. Edwards University Names First Hispanic President

by Arrman Kyaw | December 7, 2020
Dr. Montserrat “Montse” Fuentes will be the next president of St. Edwards University, effec [...] Read more

Iowa Search Committee Members Recommend Top DEI Position Be Upgraded

by Arrman Kyaw | November 2, 2020
Almost half the members of the University of Iowa search committee for associate vice president [...] Read more

Report Details Framework for Gathering Data on Higher Ed in Prison

by Lois Elfman | September 16, 2020
To help advance momentum toward restoring Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals, [...] Read more

White House Report: Iowa University Towns Must ‘Dramatically Ramp Up’ COVID-19 Testing

by Jessica Ruf | September 1, 2020
With Iowa having among the highest rates of COVID-19 infection in the U.S. right now, a recent [...] Read more

Faculty Discontent Over In-Person Fall Semester Grows

by Shailaja Neelakantan | August 5, 2020
Discontent over reopening college campuses for in-person classes in the fall amid the COVID-19 [...] Read more

Outside Investigation Uncovers ‘Systemic Racism’ Within University of Iowa Football Program

by Jessica Ruf | July 30, 2020
An investigation by an outside law firm released on Thursday has determined that systemic racis [...] Read more

Students Can’t Hold U of Iowa Responsible for COVID-19 Spread in Residence Halls

| July 1, 2020
The University of Iowa’s updated 2020-2021 housing contract ensures that students can’t hol [...] Read more

Iowa Lawmakers Cut Public Universities’ Funding by $8 Million

| June 16, 2020
Iowa lawmakers cut $8 million in funding to the state’s public colleges (University of Iowa, [...] Read more

After Racism Allegations, a Coach to Leave U of Iowa With $1.1 Million

| June 15, 2020
A University of Iowa coach will leave his position after allegations of racism. And, in a separ [...] Read more

A U of Iowa Coach Put on Leave After Black Former Players Accuse Him of Racism

| June 9, 2020
A University of Iowa coach has been placed on administrative leave after many Black former play [...] Read more

Harriet B. Nembhard Named Dean of College of Engineering at University of Iowa

by Jessica Ruf | December 18, 2019
Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard has been appointed dean of the University of Iowa’s College of Engine [...] Read more

Former Diversity Head Receives $145,000 in Payment from UI

by Sarah Wood | November 18, 2019
Dr. TaJuan Wilson, the former head of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Iowa [...] Read more

Live Panel Discussion Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

Recorded on October 22, 2020

The Fight for Tenure: An Uphill Battle for Minoritized Faculty

Recorded on July 1, 2020

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America— What Role Does Higher Education have to play?

Recorded on June 19, 2020

Live Panel Discussion
Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America—
What Role Does Higher Education have to play?