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6 Iowa institutions ranked in WSJ’s top 400 colleges

In the Wall Street Journal’s 2024 College Pulse rankings, Drake University was ranked No. 97, Iowa State University No. 145, the University of Iowa No. 160, Simpson College No. 262, Grinnell College No. 266 and …

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Iowa receives U.S. Department of Ed grant to help prepare students for postsecondary success

The Iowa Department of Education announced that the state received more than $25.8 million in a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students from low-income backgrounds who are …

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Ribbon-cutting celebrates DMACC Templeton Regional Center opening

A ribbon-cutting for the DMACC Templeton Regional Center took place Monday in Templeton in Carroll County, marking the 13th campus or center where DMACC offers classes. The 10,700-square-foot Templeton Regional Center opened in 2022 after …

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Iowa State, Alliant Energy mark groundbreaking of planned agriculture innovation lab

The Iowa State University Research Park hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 13 for the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab. The 85,000-square-foot lab, planned to open in fall 2024, will be used by ISU’s College of …

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DMU, UNI enter into health career education partnership

Des Moines University has entered into a partnership with the University of Northern Iowa to create more pathways to medical and health sciences careers for UNI students. DMU will reserve seats for qualified UNI students …

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Simpson College announces two full-tuition scholarship programs

Simpson College announced Thursday two new full-tuition scholarship programs, which the private, liberal arts college expects will “substantially increase” the number of new Iowa students qualifying for free tuition.

The first initiative, Simpson’s $100K Promise, …

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A Closer Look: Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts has hit the ground running in his first two months on the job as superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools.

He hasn’t really had much choice. The state’s largest school district is preparing …

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Waterloo Career Center: Innovation from the inside out

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Spalding permanently appointed to lead economic development and industry relations

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen has permanently appointed David Spalding as the vice president for economic development and industry relations (EDIR). The appointment was effective Sept. 1 and is pending approval by the Iowa …

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DMU signs partnership with Buena Vista to help students interested in health care

Des Moines University and Buena Vista University announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for BVU students seeking medical and health sciences careers. The partnership will include three reserved seats annually for BVU students …