University of Iowa 'school of intellectual freedom' among bevy of GOP bills battling 'woke'
A new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa was among the sprawling higher ed priorities Iowa lawmakers advanced Tuesday.
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Another spate of higher education bills advances Wednesday
Iowa lawmakers advanced another spate of bills aiming to reform higher education in state regent universities on Wednesday.
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Lawmakers try to shield Iowa universities from changes that could impact accreditation
Hoping to shield Iowa’s public universities from potential backlash to policy changes enacted by lawmakers, Republicans ...
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Why lawmakers want to create new general education standards at Iowa public universities
The proposed bill would ban Iowa’s regents institutions from having general education curriculum that teaches “identity ...
Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa; Branstad calls teachers "socialists"
"I know that most of the teachers are socialists but i think all viewpoints should be represented," Former Iowa Governor ...
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Lawmakers consider allowing bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges
The Iowa House Higher Education Committee heard from community college leaders about pros and cons to adding bachelor's ...
Bill to establish UI school of ‘intellectual freedom’ moves to committee
During the subcommittee meeting, former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad called "some" University of Iowa professors "socialists." ...
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Iowa’s universities may have to change what they require students to take
The bill prohibits professors from teaching concepts surrounding “identity politics” in general education courses ...
Bill would create new general education standards at Iowa public universities
Despite questions about what “identity politics” entails and concerns about limiting what college instructors can teach in ...
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Iowa lawmakers float bills on what should be taught on campus
Two weeks after it launched, the new Iowa House Higher Education Committee has introduced a spate of study bills directed at ...
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Wartburg partners with University of Iowa for new degree program
Wartburg College has partnered with the University of Iowa to offer an integrated baccalaureate and master's degree program.
Kim Reynolds issues reminder to Iowa public universities to comply with DEI prohibition
Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a notice to each of Iowa's state universities Thursday reminding them to comply with the state's prohibition of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.