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ISU announces $1.65 million in seed funding for big-data projects

Iowa State University announced four new big-data research projects that will receive $1.65 million in seed funding as part of an initiative launched in 2012 by ISU President Steven Leath.


The third round of funding…
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It’s official: ISU establishes a record for fall enrollment

Iowa State University’s official fall enrollment is 36,660, the largest in school history and a nearly 1.9 percent increase from the previous record of 36,001 in fall 2015, according to a release. In the last …

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U of I study examines need for better business connections to academic research

Academic researchers and business managers have more common interests and challenges than they might imagine, and better connections to that research could help drive better business decisions, according to a recent study by the University…
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Survey: Iowa families overestimate expected college debt

A survey by Iowa College Aid found that students and families overestimate the debt associated with college and are likely planning for the worst when preparing for the financial impact of higher education. The survey, …

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Report looks at ways to improve Iowa history education

A new report aimed at improving how Iowa K-12 schools teach Iowa history education was released on Tuesday. It issues 11 recommendations, including developing recognition programs to celebrate Iowa history, awards for outstanding Iowa history teaching, …

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New high school ‘already a source of pride’

Johnston High School students and faculty will be in for a treat when they begin classes in their brand-new building a year from now. 

Now about half-completed, the 369,000- square-foot high school building is already …

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Iowa Board of Regents debut 2-year tuition and budget road map

Cedar Rapids Gazette: In a new approach to budgeting that could give families a little more help in forecasting the costs of higher education, Iowa’s Board of Regents next week will consider a road map that …

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Drake Law School to host 29 Chinese law students

Drake Law School will host 29 Chinese law students from the Southwest University of Political Science & Law in Chongqing as part of the first-ever Introduction to American Law and Legal System Program in September. …

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ISU fellowship aims to expand rural entrepreneurship

A prestigious fellowship soon will be used to develop entrepreneurship opportunities for both Iowa State University students and underserved populations in rural Iowa. Linda Niehm, a professor in apparel, events and hospitality management, is the second faculty …

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Grinnell College receives $200,000 data science grant

Grinnell College has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to build a comprehensive curriculum in data science over the next two years. The grant will enable faculty from multiple …

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