Education
Kirkwood receives nearly $625,000 in annual TRIO grants
Kirkwood Community College has secured two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $624,895 annually for the next five years. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, aims to improve retention and graduation rates for students who…
Wellmark Foundation awards $5M grant to expand youth mental health services in rural Iowa schools
The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $5 million grant aimed at tackling the growing mental…
UI Health Care names Dr. Bevan Yueh first chief physician executive
University of Iowa Health Care has appointed Dr. Bevan Yueh as its first chief physician…
UI students earn top honors, $6K in Startup Incubator Pitch Competition
Three University of Iowa students earned a combined $6,000 in prize money during the Undergraduate…
Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…
Big Ten mutual defense compact? Not for University of Iowa
Citing threats to “the autonomy of university governance, the integrity of scientific research, and the…
Kirkwood Benton County Leadership Council to meet again May 15
Kirkwood Community College will host the next meeting of its Benton County Leadership Council on…
Students to showcase real-world business solutions at Eastern Iowa Airport in Junior Achievement 3DE event
This Wednesday, the Coe College Hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport will be filled with…
Carver College of Medicine to eliminate six graduate programs following integration into Biomedical Science program
Following approval from the Iowa Board of Regents April 24, the University of Iowa will…
Iowa Board of Regents approve renovations for UI’s Iowa Memorial Union
Renovations proposed for the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union were approved during the Iowa…
Jim Lindenmayer’s term on Board of Regents nears end
Jim Lindenmayer, member of the Iowa Board of Regents for seven years, is nearing the…
Iowa Board of Regents finalizes contracts with COGS, SEIU
The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to ratify collective bargaining agreements with Campaign to…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. to host Mental Health First Aid training
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Greater Iowa City, Inc. is inviting local employers…
Q&A with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan will deliver a public lecture this month at the University…
Tuition hikes on the table for students at state universities
Pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, Iowa’s state universities are proposing tuition hikes…
University of Iowa Health Care seeks approval for $3 million hematology clinic renovation
University of Iowa is seeking Iowa Board of Regents’ approval to renovate a portion of…
