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DMU, Hawkeye Community College partner on occupational therapy pathways

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Waterloo-based Hawkeye Community College have partnered to provide a more streamlined way for students interested in occupational therapy to train and practice. The agreement includes seats in …

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Report: Iowa students still making up losses caused by COVID-19

A new report on learning loss during the pandemic shows the average Iowa student continues to lag behind pre-COVID achievement levels in reading and math, with some trailing by a year or more.

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Mercy College of Health Sciences announces campaign to raise $15M for new nursing school as part of its mission to become the ‘school of choice’

Joyce Lillis was inspired to become a nurse after watching the care her mom received after suffering a stroke, and later as a senior in high school, Lillis’ appendix ruptured and she was hospitalized for …

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Drake athletics signs with Taymar Sales U. to handle ticket sales and operations

Drake athletics and Taymar Sales U., a North Carolina-based college athletics marketing company, have signed a multiyear agreement for the firm to handle outbound ticket sales and operations for Drake. Mark Waigand, currently the assistant …

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Career Ready Collective returning for second year this summer

The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective, a six-week career development program for youths, will return for a second year beginning June 13. The purpose of the Career Ready Collective is to introduce youths to a …

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Denson retiring from DMACC at year-end

Rob Denson, president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College, announced Tuesday that he will retire Dec. 30 after 22 years at the helm of Iowa’s largest community college.

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ISU receives $3.7 million in National Science Foundation grants for cybersecurity workforce program

Iowa State University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $3.7 million in grants to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The program offers scholarships to students studying cybersecurity who commit …

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3 ISU researchers honored with Presidential Early Career Award

Three Iowa State University researchers were among nearly 400 U.S. scientists and engineers who received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) on Jan. 14 for their high-impact contributions to STEM fields. …

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Des Moines University expands enrollment partnership with Drake

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and Drake University have expanded their partnership to offer more students in the Des Moines metro access to medical and health sciences education. This partnership is effective …

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State announces $3.4 million in grants for new education apprenticeships

Iowa Workforce Development and Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the second round of grants from the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) Program. The $3.4 million in grants will support 11 K-12 schools in developing …