Regents Host Annual Legislative Breakfast

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa hosted its annual legislative breakfast Tuesday, January 10 at the Iowa State Capitol. The event brings Iowa’s senators and state representatives together with Regents and campus leaders to discuss issues in higher education.

Leaders from Iowa’s public universities and special schools hosted more than 70 members of Iowa’s 87th General Assembly. The breakfast served as an informal opportunity for representatives from the Regents Enterprise to share successes and discuss future challenges with members of the Iowa Assembly.

“The Regents Legislative Breakfast is a great opportunity for the Regents and leadership from all five institutions to meet incoming legislators and talk about issues that are important to public education in Iowa,” said Katie Mulholland, Board of Regents president pro tem. “Forging a good working relationship with Iowa legislators is vital to our mission as Regents and leaders in education.”