In a significant upheaval, nearly half of the advisory council members from the Center for Intellectual Freedom have resigned, citing a lack of confidence in leadership. This followed a recent vote of no confidence directed at the regents, leading to a total of 11 resignations. The ongoing turmoil has raised concerns about the future direction of the center and its curriculum, as the Iowa Board of Regents prepares to appoint a new director by October. Amid this uncertainty, UI students have been vocal about their thoughts on the center and the mandatory state coursework, while regents have given initial approval for an organizational plan aimed at stabilizing the situation.