The iowa senate is now weighing a bill passed by house lawmakers that would *require* that at least 80 percent of students in the univeristy of iowa's medical a

A bill passed by the Iowa House would require at least 80 percent of students accepted by the University of Iowa’s medical and dental schools be residents of Iowa. The schools would also have to prioritize Iowa natives as well as those who’ve graduated from Iowa universities for medical residency and fellowship spots in University

The University of Iowa will shut down its Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity (DAOD) on March 27, following guidance from the Iowa Board of Regents.

After strident pushback from Republican lawmakers who accused the University of Iowa of falling short of its mandate to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus, UI officials on Thursday announced plans to close its renamed “Division of Access,