Why I came to Iowa Bruce Harreld's message to UIowa community
Bruce Harreld explains his reasons for joining the University of Iowa as its 21st president. He cites a public research background, the university's balance of sciences arts and humanities, and a commitment to student success. He outlines leadership philosophy emphasizing listening, shared governance, and advocacy while calling for collaboration to address funding and competition. Harreld notes upcoming Nov 2 start date with wife Mary and invites direct questions.
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University of Iowa
University of Wa
Iowa
Jackson Pollock
Iowa Writers’ Workshop
Mary
Bruce Harreld
Uiowa.edu
Letters on race, politics, and university hiring in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids reader reflects on 1950s segregated bus memories and 2014 Republican caucus events, praising Rand Paul while critiquing party purges. The letter salutes the Aossey family and questions media coverage of a mislabeling scandal, then endorses Bruce Harreld as University of Iowa president.
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Florida Panhandle
Terry Branstad
Republican Party
Rand Paul
Aossey
Cedar Rapids
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GEDFERPA AND GUN POLICY IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
Steffen Schmidt argues that FERPA and doctor patient confidentiality hinder parental and public access to student and mental health records. He urges stronger mental health services and stricter gun background checks, noting many shooters were not prevented by current systems. He identifies political debate on guns and mental health as ongoing and calls for law changes.
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U.S. Department of Education
United States
FERPA
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