Higher Education

Mar. 2, 2026

Iowa Memorial Union dining area to close for renovations

Union Station to reopen as standalone restaurant, other dining options to be added

Mar. 1, 2026

Simpson College Unveils New Gymnastics Facility

The $3.1 million Fiterman Training Center opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.

Feb. 28, 2026

Iowa Regents Propose 3% Tuition Hike at State Universities

Mandatory student fees also set to rise at UI, ISU, and UNI

Feb. 28, 2026

Ames Families Face Potential 3% Tuition Hike at Iowa State

Board of Regents to vote on increase as lawmakers push tuition freeze

Feb. 27, 2026

Iowa Board of Regents Delays Tuition Hike Vote

Regent raises concerns over lack of inclusive process in setting proposed 3% increases.

Feb. 26, 2026

University of Iowa Proposes Closure of 6 Majors, 2 Academic Units

Moves come after review shows low enrollment in targeted programs

Feb. 26, 2026

Iowa House Passes 5-Year Tuition Freeze at Public Universities

Legislation aims to provide predictability for students and push universities to cut costs

Feb. 25, 2026

Iowa State Universities Pursue Program Closures After November Review

Provosts outline plans to consolidate low-enrollment academic offerings

Feb. 24, 2026

Iowa Private Colleges Oppose Community College 4-Year Degrees

Leaders say plan would undermine private colleges and universities in the state.

Feb. 23, 2026

Central College Upward Bound Program Celebrates 60 Years

The federally-funded initiative has helped transform lives of low-income, first-generation college students since 1966.

Feb. 22, 2026

Iowa Bill Aims to Boost Rural Veterinarian Workforce

Proposed legislation would set 80% residency requirement for Iowa State University's veterinary medicine program

Feb. 20, 2026

Faith Baptist Bible College Launches New Applied Trades Program

The one-to-two-year associate degree program will teach students skills in electrical, plumbing, framing and more.

Feb. 20, 2026

Missouri Valley Student Earns Dean's List Honor

Audrie Kohl recognized for academic achievement at Northwestern College

Feb. 10, 2026

Iowa House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Alter Career Academy Offerings, Credit Transfers

Legislation would add new requirements to career academies and articulation agreements between community colleges and public universities.

Feb. 9, 2026

Tri-City Manager Appointed to Iowa STEM Advisory Council

Sarah Potter to represent construction industry on statewide panel

Feb. 9, 2026

Grinnell College to Introduce Environmental Studies Major

New program set to launch in 2027-2028 academic year pending approval