University of Northern Iowa

The Iowa Board of Regents wrapped up two days of meetings with discussions on tuition increases, civic engagement and new syllabi policies. The board is coming under increased scrutiny for its stance on DEI. Some students are calling on them to stand up against the Trump administration’s blitz on higher education.

Iowa House Republicans advanced bills Tuesday establishing uniform educational requirements at the state’s public universities and protecting universities from being penalized by accreditors for following state law. Proposals for capping in-state tuition and establishing tuition guarantee were also removed from a bill known as the "College Affordability Act."

The Iowa House advanced two proposals Tuesday targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in state agencies and higher education amidst pushback from Iowa House Democrats.

The Waterloo Community School District reversed its decision to participate in the 19th African American Read-In, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Education on Feb. 20, and returned free children's books intended to be sent home with students.

Iowans discuss the difficulties of keeping a business in the family, and a geologist discusses storing carbon

Sophomore Gabi Riessen got a service dog shortly after being diagnosed with POTS, which causes her to have fainting spells. Unable to have a normal college experience elsewhere, she transferred to UNI, where both she and her dog, Winnie, now march in the band.

A recent poll from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 62% of adults say democracy in the U.S. could be at risk in the 2024 presidential election.

The presidents of Iowa's three state universities held a general discussion of their next fiscal year budgets Wednesday during a meeting with the Iowa Board of Regents.

Forgiveness can be big or small, but even in small things forgiveness can have a powerful effect on mental health, physical health and happiness.

A recent poll from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 62% of adults say democracy in the U.S. could be at risk in the 2024 presidential election.