Regents approve Center bylaws, grant emerita status to Wintersteen and elect new leadership At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents approved bylaws for a Center for Intellectual Freedom, designated Iowa State's Wendy Wintersteen president emerita effective Jan. 2, 2026, and elected Robert Kramer president and Kurt Jaden president pro tem; the board also recognized outgoing president Sherry Bates.

The Iowa Board of Regents has made significant moves, approving bylaws for a new Center for Intellectual Freedom and designating Wendy Wintersteen as president emerita as they usher in new leadership.

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Board Approves Policy Changes on Academic Freedom and Course Content Guidelines Board introduces new policies to enhance academic freedom and grading fairness immediately upon approval.

Iowa's Board of Regents is implementing immediate changes to academic freedom policies, aiming to protect students' rights and foster critical thinking in higher education.

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Lawsuit: Casey's General Stores and Regents member conspired to limit competition • Iowa Capital Dispatch A lawsuit claims Casey’s General Stores and an Iowa Board of Regents member conspired to limit competition at convenience store gas pumps.

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University of Iowa to close Division of Access, Opportunity and Diversity The University of Iowa announced today it will close its Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity on March 27.

University of Iowa to close Division of Access, Opportunity and Diversity

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Iowa Board of Regents ratifies new legislative committee • Iowa Capital Dispatch The new Iowa Board of Regents legislative committee will begin holding meetings on proposed legislation in March.

Iowa Board of Regents ratifies new legislative committee

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Iowa Board of Regents members expect more campus DEI changes • Iowa Capital Dispatch Members of the Iowa Board of Regents praised university officials for their work to comply with legislation barring DEI offices on campus.

Iowa Board of Regents members expect more campus DEI changes
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Iowa Board of Regents optimistic about future enrollment • Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa Board of Regents’ report on fall 2024 enrollment painted an optimistic picture when brought up against national fears.

Iowa Board of Regents optimistic about future enrollment
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