Iowa Education

08/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author David Epstein to Luther College on September 24 to discuss the value of a liberal arts education.

David Epstein is the author of "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" and his newest book, "Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better." He’ll draw from both books as he explores how a broad education can prepare people for a world that doesn’t always follow a predictable path.

The Farwell Distinguished Lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. Community tickets are $10. Luther students, faculty, staff, emeriti faculty, and retired staff can attend free with a Luther ID.

Tickets are on sale now at tickets.luther.edu! What do you think is the biggest advantage of a liberal arts education?

08/18/2026

The rankings are in...and our high schools continue to lead the state! 📣

West High remains the #1 high school in Iowa (for the 5th consecutive year!), Liberty High climbed to #4 and City High moved up to #11!

View the U.S. News & World Report rankings at: https://bit.ly/usnews2026

08/17/2026

For the career changers. The skill builders. The lifelong learners. The curious minds. The creative spirits. And everyone ready to try something new. Fall Continuing Education courses start in just ONE WEEK, find what’s waiting for you at www.kirkwood.edu/cecatalog.

08/13/2026

One of our newest concentrations will help you prepare for a leadership role in the ever-expanding healthcare industry!

Within the healthcare administration concentration at Coe, you'll enjoy:
💻 Flexible hybrid classes
🏥 Extensive access to internships and job shadows in the MedQuarter Regional Medical District
🫶 Personalized preparation for a career helping others

Learn more at www.coe.edu/academics.

08/13/2026

Josie (Farrah’s sister & Johnson Team member) and Kaelyn (Keetyn’s sister) step into the ring at the Iowa State Fair for their last time showing. Anyone who’s raised and shown an animal knows the work that goes into this. However it shakes out, we couldn’t be prouder.

Go show your hearts out. Were cheering loud from home🐐🐷🐑

- The Johnson Team♥️

08/11/2026

Join us in welcoming Rose Baldwin to the Luther community!👏

Vice President of Communication Bill Smith has announced Rose Baldwin as the college’s new associate director of programming and outreach. In this role, she will serve as box office manager and oversee operations for performances and special events.

Learn more about Rose and her new role at https://www.luther.edu/news/rose-baldwin-named-associate-director-of-programming-and-outreach.

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

‘There’s no value in being grim about it,’ new University of Iowa International Writing Program director Cate Dicharry says of lost federal funding https://www.thegazette.com/news/new-ui-international-writing-program-director-charts-new-course/article_778e3088-0537-450c-a723-ce457e19de9a.html

08/10/2026

"Today, the computer can do more than ever on its own—but man can still pull the plug.” At least that was the case in 1965, when Cornell Computing Center director John Rudan spoke about computing during a talk in the Straight.

From slide rules to calculators, email to cell phones, each generation of Cornellians has faced new and evolving technologies, often with a mix of enthusiasm and fear. And while it may feel like we’re experiencing unprecedented technological change in the 21st century, it’s hardly the first time the University community has weathered such storms.

It was, of course, technological innovation that helped create Cornell. Read more about these innovations at https://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/earle-campus-tech/.

Photo courtesy of the Cornell University Library and the Cornell University Library - Rare and Manuscript Collections.