University of Iowa president issues DEI message as second undercover video emerges

Iowa AG Bird pledges to ‘pull the curtain back’ on UI during DEI investigation

ADEL, Iowa — During a campaign fundraiser Saturday, Republican Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird pledged to conduct a thorough investigation of the University of Iowa over its workers’ adherence to a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion…

University of Iowa president issues DEI message as second undercover video emerges

In the throes of an unfolding investigation into the University of Iowa's compliance with new DEI laws, President Barbara Wilson stressed her campus "has been working diligently to comply."

AG Bird vows to pull the curtain back on U of I during DEI investigation

Hunter 08/04/25 Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she plans to do a deep dive into adherence to the state’s DEI laws at the University of Iowa. The Gazette reports Bird made the comments during her annual “Barn Bash” fundraiser at the Dallas County Fairgrounds Saturday night. She said the investigation will, quote, “pull that curtain back and get some sunlight” on the University of Iowa and cautioned that it will take some time to complete.…

SPEAKER GRASSLEY: DEI Out, MEI In - The Iowa Standard

Iowa House Republicans had worked with the Board of Regents through the legislative process on multiple bills this past session. Their input was taken into account, and we passed multiple pieces of legislation, some that were signed by the Governor and some that died in the Senate. That being said, one of the biggest pieces of legislation affecting the Board of Regents and Higher Education was House File 856: Replacing DEI with MEI (Merit, Excel…