Iowa walk-ons and the university’s liberal arts core
Retired Iowa Review editor David Hamilton argues the university should preserve liberal arts and a broad continuum of learning amid regents plans. He lauds walk-on students who reach top levels and cautions that diminishing arts and broad education would weaken Iowa’s democratic possibilities. He notes regents' choice of a new president may test these values.
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Iowa
Harreld
Big Ten
Dartmouth
Cornell
Michigan
In defense of liberal arts education by Ramon Lim
Ramon Lim argues that liberal arts universities aim to cultivate better citizens and contribute to society beyond immediate job training. He cites James Freeman on education as protection against life's contingencies and underscores the university's mission to preserve transmit and create knowledge despite recurring deficits.
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University of Iowa
James Freeman
Iowa
Letters to the Editor defend UI president pick and urge unity
A UI alumnus on the Presidential Search Committee expresses shock and disappointment over faculty treatment of Bruce Harreld during the campus interview and after his selection. He urges moving forward, cites positive community partnerships, and calls for clarity on the hiring decision amid taxpayer concerns.
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Board of Regents
Bruce Harreld
Harreld
Protesting Won’t Change the Outcome at University of Iowa
A reader argues that daily protests over a hiring at the University of Iowa will not alter the result. They urge protesters in Iowa City to resume duties and focus on their work and classes.
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Iowa
Dallas Clark
Clark
Iowa State
Michigan
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Alabama
University of Iowa
Brown
Pennsylvania
Grinnell
Forest City
Iowa City
US rift over Harreld appointment needs trust and repair
Tim Terry argues the University of Iowa presidential search damaged trust between the regents and the UI community. He calls for Regents President Rastetter and Gov Branstad to repair the fractured relationship and warns there is no room for half truths in rebuilding mutual trust. Terry notes the process lacked integrity and openness and cites foundational concerns about leadership and fundraising impacts.
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Bruce Harreld
Harrold
UI Foundation
Jean Robillard
Harreld
Regents
Bruce Rastetter
Terry Branstad
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