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Judge: Regents did not violate Iowa law when they met privately with Harreld

Des Moines Register: Members of the Iowa Board of Regents did not violate state law when they met privately with an applicant whom they later hired as president of the University of Iowa, a Polk County …

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Regents name Braun as executive director

The Board of Regents has hired Mark Braun, currently the chief operating officer of the board, as its next executive director. Braun, who will begin his new duties Nov. 1, succeeds Robert Donley, who resigned …

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ICYMI: Future Ready Iowa task force recommends training funds

Gov. Kim Reynolds last week said she will ask legislators to set aside at least $5 million for new scholarships and grants to Iowans seeking a college degree or professional training beyond high school, Radio …

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Drake, Grinnell among Kiplinger best value universities

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has placed Drake University at No. 39 on its list of the 100 best values in private universities for 2017. The listing ranks four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. …

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Powers named Greenlee School director at ISU

Angela Powers

Angela Powers has been named director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University, effective July 1, 2017. Powers, the first woman to hold the post, led the A.Q. Miller School …

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It takes a village: Interns to live at ex-AIB campus

The University of Iowa folks who run the Iowa Center for Higher Education — the Board of Regents universities’ operation that took over the former AIB College of Business campus — plan to turn a…
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Vote Smart organization to move headquarters to Des Moines

Drake University will soon be home to one of the world’s leading sources of nonpartisan political information. Vote Smart, formerly known as Project Vote Smart, will move its operation from a secluded ranch in Montana to a …

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DMACC names DeHart provost of Newton Campus

 

Joe DeHart

Joe DeHart has been named the new provost of Des Moines Area Community College’s Newton Campus. DeHart, who begins his new role Jan. 3, is currently DMACC’s executive director of Institutional Effectiveness, …

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Public input sought on statewide social studies standards

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking input from Iowans on a draft of proposed statewide social studies standards for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The draft represents the first statewide effort to update …

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Regents to review ISU aircraft audit, Leath on Monday

The Iowa Board of Regents will review the results of an audit of Iowa State University’s Flight Service during a meeting scheduled Monday in Ankeny. The board announced that it will also conduct an evaluation …