Education
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa marks 60 years
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is celebrating its 60th anniversary of providing hands-on learning programs in financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship to students across the region. Since 1965, the organization has served 951,308 students through experiential programs that connect…
UI Health Care introduces Medical Toxicology Clinic
This month, University of Iowa Health Care is launching a Medical Toxicology Clinic to offer…
Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50k to support first-generation Cedar Rapids students
A $50,000 grant provided by Aegon Transamerica Foundation is helping to improve access to higher…
Coe College’s REU site secures $464k National Science Foundation grant for three-year renewal
Coe College’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site has secured a three-year renewal backed by…
University of Iowa welcomes this year’s 24 Mandela Washington fellows
The University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has partnered with the Iowa Institute for…
Insure Your Future targets next generation of risk management professionals
Approximately 75 Eastern Iowa college students gathered Tuesday at TrueNorth’s Cedar Rapids headquarters, 500 1st…
Act Write Here wins $15,000 first prize at Venture School Statewide Launch Day
Virtual playhouse Act Write Here won first place and a $15,000 prize at the University…
Crystal Group, Buena Vista University form educational partnership
Through a new partnership with Buena Vista University, Crystal Group, Inc. is broadening educational benefits…
Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year
Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…
University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise
Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…
Cedar Rapids Community School District to sell Arthur and Garfield Elementary buildings
The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) announced its plans for the sale and repurposing…
UI Health Care seeks $74 million OBGYN expansion, renovation
Next week, University of Iowa Health Care will petition the Iowa Board of Regents for…
Ignite IC aims to connect young talent to Iowa City community
A free event series sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc. is seeking to recruit and…
University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business
The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…
ACT CEO: Organization’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
Educational organization and former nonprofit ACT made headlines last month when it announced a partnership…
Coe College partners with Revv Aviation, Eastern Iowa Airport to launch flight school
As nearly 100 people gathered in a breezy aircraft hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport…
