Federal funding ebb reshapes Iowa State and UI research
Federal stimulus waned under NIH NSF andDoD education and defense agencies prompting court fights and new campus federal updates. ISU total external funding rose 1 percent to 549.3 million in fiscal 2025 while UI reached 2,300+ projects with awards including 125.2 million from DOE and 45.3 million from NSF. UI and ISU face delays and shifting priorities as funding shifts continue through 2025 and beyond.
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Kirkwood TRIO grants extend support for student success
Kirkwood College will receive 352 531 annually for five years for TRIO programs and 272 364 annually for the TRIO SSS ESS ESL program. Officials say the funds sustain services aiding first generation and financially challenged students, while federal cuts threaten future support.
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Rare large bats found roosting in Kapok tree in Chiapas
Researchers report two greater spear nosed bats in a hollow Ceiba pentandra along Lacantun River in Chiapas Mexico, extending the species range about 75 miles from Guatemala. The discovery marks first Mexico record roosting in Kapok trees and prompts conservation calls amid deforestation.
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