The Iowa Board of Regents approved eliminations of low-enrollment programs at University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa, following state thresholds for closures and mergers tied to workforce alignment. The board approved the termination of seven programs at the University of Iowa and the closure of three graduate programs at University of Northern Iowa, while Iowa State University continues to pursue additional cuts and consolidations under a separate plan timeline. The reporting indicates universities did not automatically cut every unit below thresholds; exemptions and adjustments reflected considerations including workforce needs, faculty-led improvements, and institutional priorities such as nursing and veterinary programs. The decision reinforces how state systems are using enrollment analytics to restructure academic offerings, with direct downstream impacts on academic planning, faculty lines, and student pathways.