Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa

Bill would create new general education standards at Iowa public universities
Despite questions about what “identity politics” entails and concerns about limiting what college instructors can teach in their classrooms, a bill to reimagine general education requirements at public universities has passed out of an Iowa House subcommittee.
Former Gov. Branstad backs bill for University of Iowa ‘School of Intellectual Freedom’
In response to a proposal that would require the University of Iowa establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” UI plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.”
University of Iowa 'school of intellectual freedom' among bevy of GOP bills battling 'woke'
A new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa was among the sprawling higher ed priorities Iowa lawmakers advanced Tuesday.
Bill to establish UI school of ‘intellectual freedom’ moves to committee
Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad spoke Tuesday at a subcommittee meeting in support of legislation that would launch a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa, countering critics who cited wastefulness and ideological drive.
Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa; Branstad calls teachers "socialists"
"I know that most of the teachers are socialists but i think all viewpoints should be represented," Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said during a hearing at
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University of Northern Iowa plans to tear down empty residence hall, acquire apartment complex
Campbell Hall will be demolished, and university will pay $21.2 million for The Quarters apartment complex near the Cedar ...
Kim Reynolds issues reminder to Iowa public universities to comply with DEI prohibition
Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a notice to each of Iowa's state universities Thursday reminding them to comply with the state's ...
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Here’s how Iowa’s public universities decide when to cancel classes due to weather
Classes were moved virtually in Ames as Iowa State began the second semester Tuesday. Here's what goes into that decision: ...
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Iowa lawmakers float bills on what should be taught on campus
DES MOINES — Two weeks after it launched, the new Iowa House Higher Education Committee has introduced a spate of study bills ...
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Maya McDermott finds perfect fit at University of Northern Iowa
Fifth-year senior point guard Maya McDermott is thriving at mid-major UNI. Her path there parallels Iowa basketball in the ...
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Cowboys Hit the Road for Big Weekend at No. 5 Northern Iowa, No. 13 Iowa State
The Basics The No. 3 Oklahoma State wrestling team (9-0 overall; 6-0 Big 12) hits the road for a big weekend against No. 5 Northern Iowa on Friday, January 24, and No. 13 Iowa State two days later.
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UNI dean testifies in trial of former student accused of making death threats
Aisha Nyala is charged with intimidation with a serious weapon for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill Allyson Rafanello, her husband and children.
Northern Iowa visits Uchenna and Southern Illinois
Northern Iowa Panthers (9-9, 4-3 MVC) at Southern Illinois Salukis (3-12, 1-5 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois hosts Northern Iowa after Gift Uchenna scored ...