Higher Education
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The job market sucks: Here’s how Iowa colleges are helping students land good jobs after graduation
It’s a tough job market for recent college graduates right now. But at least two colleges in Iowa are trying to help bridge the workforce gap.
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Teachers at Iowa’s public colleges say these bills threaten freedom of speech
“They’re all trying to reign in higher education in some way, from a conservative perspective,” said Dr. Chris Martin. “It’s something that Iowans never asked for.”
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From the Wave to Campaniling, 6 fun traditions Iowa college students can look forward to
Every Iowa college has its own unique traditions that carry on from one generation of students to the next. Here are six of the most famous.
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Ottumwa Job Corps program, training 240 at-risk youth, faces Trump axe
Despite its success, Ottumwa Job Corps is among the 99 programs the Trump Administration is shutting down. The closure eliminates over 100 jobs in small town Iowa, displacing the 240 at-risk youths served by the program. When Ajai Long finished high school, she found herself spiraling. Instability at home led her to couch-hop. Couch-hopping left…
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Iowa Board of Regents tries banning university courses that teach about social justice
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill this session banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and trainings by “public entities,” including Iowa’s public universities. And they spelled out exactly what they don’t want us to learn about: “unconscious or implicit bias, cultural appropriation, allyship, transgender ideology, microaggressions, group marginalization, anti-racism, systemic oppression, social justice, intersectionality, neopronouns, heteronormativity,…
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Find your passion at Drake University summer camps
Discover your passion at Drake University’s 2025 summer camps! From voice training to business innovation, find the perfect program for high schoolers.
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University of Iowa ranks high in US News grad school rankings
The University of Iowa boasts 52 programs recognized by U.S. News for excellence, with rankings in the top five, highlighting its diverse academic strength.
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Trump to restart collection on defaulted student loans, raising concerns for Iowa borrowers
With millions of borrowers at risk and wage garnishments set to begin this summer, women and minority borrowers stand to lose the most as the Trump administration ends five years of student loan collection mercy. Student loan borrowers who have fallen behind on payments face a harsh new reality starting next month as the Trump…
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University of Iowa students have visas revoked by Trump administration
The University of Iowa confirmed that students have had their visa unexpectedly revoked as part of the Trump administration’s nationwide crackdown on international students. University officials say they “were not aware of any violation.” The graduate student union is calling it “blatant authoritarianism designed to terrorize international students.” At least two University of Iowa students…
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Drake University president, dean stand up for trans students despite Iowa law
An Iowa private college president and the college’s law school dean are standing up for their trans and nonbinary students in the wake of an Iowa law taking away trans civil rights. The law, passed by Iowa Republicans and signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, takes away civil rights protections from trans and nonbinary Iowans. It…
