Iowa Board of Regents

04/19/2026

Statement from President Robert Cramer:

We are aware of the shooting that happened in Iowa City early Sunday morning. Our hearts are heavy, and our prayers are with the victims, their families and anyone affected by this horrific incident.

04/14/2026

The Iowa Board of Regents will meet April 22-23 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center.

02/17/2026

The Iowa Board of Regents will meet February 25-26 in Iowa City.

09/12/2025

Statement from Board of Regents President Sherry Bates:

The Board of Regents is aware of social media posts made by employees and students following the violent and tragic death of Charlie Kirk. This should not be celebrated.

07/31/2025

The search for the next President of Iowa State University is underway.

The Search for Iowa State’s Next President Why Iowa State? (PDF) The Iowa Board of Regents is leading the search for the next president of Iowa State University. A 12-member search committee was appointed to identify finalists for the Board’s consideration. The committee is co-chaired by Regent ...

05/09/2025

"On behalf of the Board of Regents, I want to congratulate Regent David Barker on his nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Postsecondary Education for the United States Department of Education. He will bring his tremendous knowledge, expertise and passion to that role. It’s great that a fellow Iowan has been selected for this position, and we wish him well."

Board President Sherry Bates

On behalf of the Board of Regents, I want to congratulate Regent David Barker on his nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Postsecondary Education for the United States Department of Education. He will bring his tremendous knowledge, expertise and passion to that role. It’s great that a fellow I...

05/06/2024

The Board of Regents will meet May 10 at 11 a.m. at the Board Office:

04/16/2024

The Board will meet April 24-25 at the ISU Alumni Center in Ames.

02/28/2024

Board Leadership elections, administrative efficiency, NICU expansion and a new Courts Practice Facility at UNI highlighted the Iowa Board of Regents February 28, 2024 meeting.

The Board of Regents met February 28, 2024 at the Board Office in Urbandale. Selected items discussed are outlined below. View the full agenda here.

02/20/2024

The Board of Regents will meet February 28 at the Board Office in Urbandale.