University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson made a statement about concerns regarding DEI compliance at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, July 30. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZioPHys4so (starting at about the 58-minute mark).

Here is the text of her statement: 

President Bates, members of the Board of Regents:

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. 

As you are aware, a recent report by Fox News has raised concerns regarding compliance with university policies and applicable laws. I want to assure you that the University of Iowa takes these allegations with the utmost seriousness.

Faith in our institution depends on our unwavering commitment to upholding state and federal laws, as well as the policies set forth by this Board. The expectations we have for our faculty and staff are clear and uncompromising: we adhere to the highest standards of conduct, accountability, and transparency.

In response to the report, we have launched an immediate and comprehensive investigation. Additionally, we have reached out to the Board Office and Attorney General’s Office to coordinate our efforts in the investigation of this matter.  

This review is being conducted in accordance with our established procedures to ensure fairness, accuracy, and impartiality. If at any point we find that policies or laws have been violated, we will take the necessary corrective actions without hesitation.

I also want to emphasize that while personnel matters must remain confidential, our approach to this situation, like all others, will be guided by our values of integrity, compliance, and responsibility to the public we serve.

We will keep the Board informed as the investigation progresses, and we are committed to taking any steps required to reinforce the trust placed in this university.