The University of Iowa, while eager to resurrect a more traditional college experience, also is gleaning lessons from the pandemic and hopes to capitalize on them right away with a Fall 2021 “work-arrangement pilot” allowing some staffers to maintain remote, hybrid, and flexible schedules.
Articles Tagged: University of Iowa
Iowa Football Jun. 11, 2021 2:19 pm1551d ago
A decade after University of Iowa Athletics launched a “Think Before They Drink” campaign aimed at curbing football-related drinking — but facing massive losses from COVID — the department on Thursday announced it will expand alcohol sales at athletic events, including football, basketball, and wrestling.
Higher Ed Jun. 9, 2021 6:02 pm1553d ago
In response to Iowa-specific legislation Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Tuesday, echoing the now-reversed White House order by barring the same “divisive” concepts from mandatory training at public universities and other government entities, UI indicated the bill won’t affect programming.
Higher Ed Jun. 8, 2021 5:39 pm1554d ago
‘She believes her removal from the organization was without cause, notice, and a fair process’
Higher Ed Jun. 7, 2021 6:14 pm1555d ago
The state on Monday approved millions to compensate or settle eight separate accusations of discrimination and negligence at its public universities — including payments to former University of Iowa police officers who sued for age discrimination.
Higher Ed Jun. 7, 2021 8:00 am1556d ago
Scientists could gain a better understanding of the “basic science” impacting the environment surrounding satellites like those used for weather monitoring and communications.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 3, 2021 10:49 pm1559d ago
The CDC has awarded $500,000 to the University of Iowa and other public health organizations to improve COVID-19 vaccine rates in 17 of Iowa’s smallest communities.
Higher Ed Jun. 3, 2021 5:24 pm1559d ago
With the University of Iowa’s
Higher Ed Jun. 3, 2021 9:38 am1559d ago
The unified approach comes on the heels of incidents and complaints at all three public universities.
Food & Drink Jun. 2, 2021 6:15 am1561d ago
After reopening in March, Bump’s will be back to its full menu by June 14.
Higher Ed Jun. 1, 2021 6:41 pm1561d ago
Iowa’s Board of Regents this week is meeting in person for the first time since the pandemic to, among other things, evaluate and set goals with its university presidents - including
Higher Ed Jun. 1, 2021 10:33 am1561d ago
While COVID-19 for the most part has hurt enrollment across traditional college and university campuses, it’s had the opposite effect on some less-traditional higher ed programs — like the University of Iowa’s new online Master of Business Administration degree.
Higher Ed May. 28, 2021 7:43 am1566d ago
July discussion to be postponed after councilor resigns
Iowa Football May. 27, 2021 7:21 pm1566d ago
The lawsuit that a group of former University of Iowa football players filed in November accusing Hawkeye staff members of racially-motivated discrimination, harassment, and bullying has been set for a 10-day jury trial in Des Moines -- two years from now.
Higher Ed May. 26, 2021 4:02 pm1567d ago
University planning $25M-$28M Student Well-Being Center, among other projects