Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa

Former Gov. Branstad backs bill for University of Iowa ‘School of Intellectual Freedom’
In response to a proposal that would require the University of Iowa establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” UI plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.”
University of Iowa 'school of intellectual freedom' among bevy of GOP bills battling 'woke'
Terry Branstad is putting his thumb on the scale to champion a new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa as part of a legislative push for more civics programming at the state's public universities.
Branstad backs bill for UI ‘School of Intellectual Freedom’
In responding to an Iowa House proposal that would require the University of Iowa to establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” a University of Iowa lobbyist Tuesday announced campus plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.
Bill to establish UI school of ‘intellectual freedom’ moves to committee
Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad spoke Tuesday at a subcommittee meeting in support of legislation that would launch a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa, countering critics who cited wastefulness and ideological drive.
Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa; Branstad calls teachers "socialists"
"I know that most of the teachers are socialists but i think all viewpoints should be represented," Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said during a hearing at
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Lawmakers try to shield Iowa universities from changes that could impact accreditation
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds urges university presidents to disband DEI programs
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds sent a letter to university presidents Thursday, which reminded them about their obligation to disband diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.