Important updates and annoucements from the Iowa College Foundation, as well as our donors and member schools.
Sep 15, 2020
Drake University officials announced on Sept. 1 the founding of a new two-year college - the John Dee Bright College at Drake University. It's the first new college to launch at Drake in more than 70 years, with an approach that Drake leaders say will rei Read More
Aug 10, 2020
For the first time in its 155-year history, Drake Law School is offering a spring enrollment option, a choice no other law school in Iowa—and few in the country—offers. Incoming Drake Law students will have the option of beginning law school in January 2021, rat Read More
Aug 10, 2020
A private college in northeast Iowa is offering its current students an extra year at no tuition cost in the wake of disruptions caused by the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. Wartburg College President Darrel Colson made the announcement on Monday about th Read More
Feb 17, 2020
David McInally, Coe College president, plans to retire in June 2021, the Cedar Rapids institution announced. McInally became Coe’s president in 2013. During his tenure he has worked to increase enrollment and student success rates. He also init Read More
Feb 10, 2020
After announcing last week that Drake University’s beloved live mascot Griff plans to retire, the University introduced its next live mascot, and Griff’s successor, Griff II.
University officials said the one-year-old English bulldog wil Read More
Feb 03, 2020
Bill Adamowski, director of innovation and entrepreneurship at Iowa State University and creator of the successful ISU Startup Factory, will leave ISU in February to join Drake University. Adamowski, a serial entrepreneur in his own right, will fill th Read More
Jan 31, 2020
Buck Olsen, CEO of Foster Group, gives Iowa College Foundation $1,250 for their Introductions Program. This program donates $25 for each client introduction, and then divides that number by the number of organization
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Dec 27, 2019
Grambling, La-Junior Quarterback Joe Dolincheck, of Bellevue, became the third quarterback in school history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season and threw six touchdown passes to help Morningside beat Marian 40-38 in the NAIA National Tit
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Dec 13, 2019
Chad Reece, Director of Corporate Relations for Winnebago in Forest City, receives 25 year plaque from Ed Finn of ICF, recognizing his company's 25 years of support of independent higher education in Iowa.
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