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University presidents seek $12.7 million from regents

The Iowa Board of Regents is asking Gov. Terry Branstad for $12.7 million in additional general education funding, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reported. That would include $3.7 million for Iowa State University, $4.4 million for the …

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ISU considers naming center for George Jackson

The Iowa Board of Regents’ properties and facilities committee next month will consider a proposal to ask the Board of Regents to rename Iowa State University’s Black Cultural Center the “George Jackson Cultural Center” in honor of …

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ISU eyes land purchase for research park expansion

A Board of Regents committee next month will consider Iowa State University’s request to buy 68 acres immediately south of the Iowa State University Research Park for $2.2 million. The land is owned by Erben and Margaret Hunziker …

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Six ISU researchers named science fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has named six Iowa State University researchers as AAAS fellows, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished work to advance science. They are in the fields of statistics, bioinformatics,…
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Tippie ranked 35th among MBA programs by BusinessWeek

Bloomberg BusinessWeek has ranked the University of Iowa’s full-time MBA program among the best in the nation, at No. 35. The ranking for the Tippie College of Business program is up 20 spots from last …

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NOTEBOOK: Drake, Creighton marketing teams collaborate for Solheim Cup campaign

Solheim Cup, meet the Murphy Cup.

Drake associate marketing professor Andy Norman, left, and Matt Seevers from Creighton display the Murphy Cup and the Solheim Cup 

This weekend, two dozen talented marketing seniors from Drake …

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A Closer Look: Sarah Ramsey

Sarah Ramsey worked for United Way of Central Iowa for 11 years before being hired by Drake University in October to lead the Executive Education Center as its first full-time director. While at United Way, …

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Drake to offer MBA entrance exam waiver, pre-MBA program

Drake University College of Business and Public Administration announced changes to its enrollment process for its Master of Business Administration program. Prospective MBA students who meet certain academic criteria will not be required to complete …

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UNI president candidate forums to begin Nov. 29

Public forums will be held beginning Nov. 29 at the University of Northern Iowa for interviews of candidates for the next UNI president. The name of each candidate will be announced 24 hours prior to …

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Drake president names chief of staff

Nate Reagen

Drake University President Marty Martin announced he has appointed Nate Reagen to the position of chief of staff, effective today. Reagen has been working with the university for the past 14 months on …