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Board of Regents Statement on Sports Wagering Investigation (Posted May 8, 2023)
The Board of Regents is aware of concerns related to online gambling involving individuals associated with the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. The Board of Regents and the universities will fully cooperate with any investigations related to these concerns. We are closely monitoring the situation and have confidence that...
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April 19-20, 2023 Meeting Recap (Posted April 20, 2023)
The Board of Regents met April 19-20 in Ames. Selected items discussed are outlined below. View the full agenda here. Academic Affairs Committee VIDEO The committee approved requests from Iowa State to add two new programs; a BS in agricultural communication and a Master of Accounting Analytics. Four centers were closed...
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Board of Regents President Michael J. Richards statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at Iowa’s public universities (Posted March 14, 2023)
Over the next few months, the Board of Regents will initiate a comprehensive study and review of all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and efforts at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. I am appointing Regents Barker, Lindenmayer and Rouse to lead...
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February 22, 2023 Meeting Recap (Posted February 22, 2023)
The Board of Regents met February 22 in Urbandale. Selected items discussed are outlined below. View the full agenda here. Economic Impact Study for FY 2022 According to an economic impact study from Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm, UI, ISU and UNI combined to add $14.9 billion in income...
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Iowa's Regent Universities Continue to Provide Outstanding Economic Impact (Posted February 22, 2023)
Urbandale, Iowa – The University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa combined added $14.9 billion in income to the state of Iowa economy during fiscal year 2021-2022, according to an economic impact study from Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm. That figure of $14.9 billion...
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Statement from President Mike Richards on Governor Reynolds Directive to Ban Access to TikTok (Posted December 15, 2022)
On December 13, 2022, Governor Reynolds issued a directive to the Iowa Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer to ban TikTok on all state-owned devices. Consistent with Governor Reynolds’ directive, I am directing all institutions under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents to comply with the...
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November 9-10, 2022 Meeting Recap (Posted November 10, 2022)
The Board of Regents met November 9-10 at the Iowa School for the Deaf. Selected items discussed are outlined below. View the full agenda here. Fall Enrollment Report VIDEO The Board received and approved the annual fall enrollment report outlining population numbers at the three universities. Fall 2022 enrollment fell...
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September 14-15, 2022 Meeting Recap (Posted September 15, 2022)
FY 2024 state appropriations requests, the annual facilities report and accreditation reports highlighted the September 14-15, 2022 Board of Regents meeting
July 27, 2022 Meeting Recap (Posted July 27, 2022)
The Board of Regents met July 27 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center in Ames. Selected items discussed are outlined below. View the full agenda here. FY 2022-23 Tuition and Fees VIDEO The Board approved a 4.25 percent increase to base resident undergraduate tuition at all three universities. In...
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May 31 - June 2, 2022 Meeting Recap (Posted June 2, 2022)
The Board of Regents met May 31 - June 2 at the University of Iowa Levitt Center in Iowa City. Selected items discussed are outlined below. View the full agenda. Evaluations The Board conducted its annual performances reviews of the institutional heads and executive director. Following performance reviews, the Board authorized...
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