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Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

Ian Andre Roberts resigned after ICE arrested him for immigration and gun charges; he falsely claimed a doctoral degree and earned nearly $300,000 annually without work authorization.

  • Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts did not obtain a doctoral degree from Morgan State University, despite claiming to have done so for many years.
  • Roberts was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is facing potential deportation.
  • Roberts received a bachelor's degree from Coppin State University and a master's degree from St. John's University, but did not complete a doctoral program at Morgan State University.
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Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.

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Des Moines Register broke the news in Des Moines, United States on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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