Board of Regents Newsletter: December 2020 Newsletter

Fall Commencement ceremonies may have looked different in 2020, but graduates from Iowa's public universities celebrated in unique ways. Celebrating UI's Fall 2020 Graduates Iowa State Celebrates Fall 2020 Graduates Meet the Next Generation of Panther Graduates
The University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee held its initial meeting December 4. The committee discussed a draft timeline for the search, potential attributes in a desirable candidate and numerous other topics. The meeting was streamed live on the Board of Regents YouTube page, as will all open session portions...
The COVID-19 pandemic certainly dominated the headlines this year, but looking back on 2020 there are several good stories and accomplishments to share. Click for more from ISU News Service
Gable, 72, was Iowa’s head wrestling coach for 21 seasons, from 1976 to 1997, and is the program’s all-time winningest coach. He collected 15 NCAA National Championships and racked up a career record of 355-21-5. Gable coached 152 All-Americans, 45 national champions, 106 Big Ten champions, and 12 Olympians—including four...
The University of Northern Iowa Foundation recorded its highest fundraising total in history, raising over $38.9 million last year. Fundraising in the 2019-20 fiscal year increased 37% over the prior year, exceeding 2018-19 fundraising by $10.4 million. Annual contributions to the UNI Foundation over the past five years have averaged...