The Iowa Board of Regents Academics Affairs Committee recommended the approval of a master’s degree in digital health and a bachelor’s in sports media and communication to be voted on during its Thursday meeting. The Property and Facilities Committee also recommended the approval of project planning for an addition to the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.
Iowa Republicans have revived efforts to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Iowa s public universities, following up on a proposal that failed to gain traction earlier this year.
Any funds that would otherwise have been directed to DEI offices at the end of fiscal 2025 would be directed to the Iowa Workforce Grant and Incentive Program under the bill.