Universities constantly evolve to keep pace with student interests and workforce demands, and Iowa’s public institutions are no exception. The Board of Regents has approved a slate of changes, adding new programs while retiring others with dwindling enrollment. Iowa State University and the University of Iowa will phase out degrees in areas like American studies and rural history, while introducing a new integrated health sciences degree to meet growing industry needs. As schools refine their offerings, officials emphasize that these decisions aren’t made lightly—but with the future in mind.
Editorial Comment: we make a habit of pointing out institutional adaptation when we see it.
