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UI hosting eighth Mandela Washington Fellowship

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has partnered with the Tippie College of Business Institute for International Business for the eighth time to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The …

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University of Northern Iowa launches first-ever engineering degree

The University of Northern Iowa is meeting the growing demand for engineering education by introducing its first-ever engineering degree programs. Starting in fall 2024, students can enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Materials Science …

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Reynolds announces leadership change at Department of Education

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Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today a change in leadership at the Iowa Department of Education, appointing McKenzie Snow, who is currently Virginia’s deputy secretary of education, to replace Chad Aldis as department director. …

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Collaborative is awarded $350K to improve community college transfer experience

The Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative, consisting of 17 Iowa nonprofit colleges and universities along with two nonprofit organizations focused on Iowa higher education, has received a three-year grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and …

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DMACC Foundation offers record scholarship fund for fall 2023

The DMACC Foundation has achieved a record-breaking year by raising over $2.2 million for scholarships. Des Moines Area Community College encourages students to apply for these scholarships before the July 15 deadline. The scholarships, ranging …

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UNI restructures health programs to launch new School of Health and Human Sciences

The University of Northern Iowa has created the School of Health and Human Sciences to address the rising need for health professionals in Iowa. Approved by the Iowa Board of Regents, the reorganization of health-focused …

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Awards announced for Volunteer Generation Fund ARP grants

Volunteer Iowa is proud to announce $155,000 in funding awarded to nine K-12 schools through the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund American Rescue Plan. The funding, distributed via Youth Service-Learning Grants and Youth Mentoring Grants, aims …

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Iowa Western Community College receives $1M career academy grant

Iowa Western Community College was awarded a $1 million competitive grant through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high school students for success in college, postsecondary training and the workforce. The college will …

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The Way Up Conference: Empowering Women in Higher Education Leadership

The 2023 Way Up Conference for women interested in leadership or administration positions in higher education in Iowa has been scheduled for Nov. 2-3 at Hilton Des Moines Downtown. The conference explores strategies to promote …

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Des Moines-area students awarded Bank Iowa scholarships

Bank Iowa annually grants more than 20 scholarships to high school students across the state. This year, the bank doubled its commitment by increasing the scholarship awards from $500 to $1,000 each. Three high school …