Facing Title IX Suit, Iowa Reinstates Women's Swimming

Paul Steinbach Headshot

In the face of a Title IX lawsuit, the University of Iowa announced Monday it is reversing its decision to cut women's swimming and diving — one of four sports programs cut by the school last August.

The lawyer for four women suing the university told the Des Moines Register on Monday that the reinstatement is only a first step. Jim Larew maintains that the university is out of balance with the amount of varsity roster spots afforded to women and that he will continue to press for Iowa to add a new sport — such as women's wrestling or rugby — even after it brings back swimming.

Log in to view the full article
Sponsored
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
DynaDome Retractable Enclosures
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
Page 1 of 469
Next Page
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide