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Drake University introduces sports media and communication major

Drake University has announced a new sports media and communication major beginning in fall 2025. A press release said the coursework for the new major will introduce students to sports principles, publicity and promotions, in …

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State announces grant program to supplement teacher pay linked to student performance

The Iowa Department of Education is allocating $8.5 million in federal funding for a competitive grant program to supplement the pay of public school teachers “who accelerate student learning beyond one year’s growth.” According to …

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DMACC selected for national AI consortium, plans AI degree programs

Des Moines Area Community College announced Monday it has joined the National Applied AI Consortium’s (NAAIC) mentorship program, which provides training and guidance for community colleges and companies on the development and growth of AI …

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DMU names Levy as director of global health

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Keyah Levy has been named the new director of global health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the university announced this week. Levy previously served as vice president for diversity, equity …

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2024 Harkin Disability Employment Summit set for Dec. 18-19 in DC

The Harkin Institute’s annual Harkin International Disability Employment Summit will take place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18 and 19. The two-day conference aims to bring together stakeholders from around the world to increase the …

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2 Iowa school districts selected for Department of Energy program

Des Moines Public Schools and Davis County Community School District in southeastern Iowa have been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools (CLASS) program, which promotes building and …

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Simpson names director of workforce partnerships

Jennifer Chittenden

Simpson College has appointed Jennifer Chittenden as its director of workforce partnerships for Simpson’s Online and Graduate Studies. According to a news release, she will be responsible for building relationships with workforce clients …

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Grand View University announces 2 new tuition assistance programs

Grand View University has announced its new Go Private. Pay Public and GV Next programs, which aim to reduce the cost of higher education for more Iowa students. Under the Go Private. Pay Public program, …

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Drake announces two programs offering full-tuition coverage

Drake University announced Monday the Bulldog Promise and the Bright College Pathway, two programs that provide full-tuition coverage to eligible Iowans. The Bulldog Promise offers full tuition for a four-year undergraduate degree at Drake, and …

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‘An important part of my origin story’

Harry Smith’s 40-year career in journalism, the majority serving as an anchor and reporter for NBC News and CBS News, took him around the world. 

He’s interviewed U.S. presidents, global political figures and celebrities and …