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Brad Rohrer named next chief information officer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
After a national search, Brad Rohrer has been named the university’s next chief information officer and associate vice president. Rohrer succeeds Steve Fleagle, who will retire this spring after 40 years of service to UI. Rohrer, vice president for information technology at the University of Miami, will begin on Feb. 23.
Farrukh Bashir named associate vice president, director of Facilities Management
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tippie researcher helps fight cancer with data, AI
Thursday, January 8, 2026
UI research could lead to faster, more secure computing, communications
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Ohlmann studies new delivery concept called crowdshipping
Thursday, January 8, 2026
UI alum’s gift celebrates Iowa’s girls basketball history
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Events
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The science behind stress, coping, and resilience this holiday season
As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa psychological and brain sciences professor Jason Radley, a global and national expert on the neurobiology of stress, suggests some ways to help.
Are holiday specials still appointment TV?
Tim Havens, professor of communication studies and an expert in TV history and culture at the University of Iowa, offers insight to help you navigate where to find your holiday favorite, and how you can start your own viewing tradition to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.
UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card
Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.
Tips for staying healthy during respiratory virus season
Respiratory viruses tend to spike in fall and winter. Now is the right time to make sure you are ready when the three most common viruses (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) reach their peak. Learn about vaccines and easy ways to prevent illness.
Navigate the holidays with joy while leaving the guilt outside in the cold
With the holidays approaching, many people look forward to festive meals and family traditions — but also face a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.
UI Spotlight
Bell, Hasan lead new AI certificate's foundational course
Monday, November 10, 2025
Zhao named Tippie's new associate dean
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Farag receives American Nurses Association 2025 Innovation Award
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Achievements
UI researcher wins grant to create AI chatbot for people with dementia and their caregivers
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
UI researchers work to improve performance of quantum sensors inside living cells
Thursday, December 11, 2025
UI professor wins NASA funding to create map to study exoplanets
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
In the News
Haunted house and invisible demons: Tennessee Williams’ early radio play ‘The Strangers’ publishes
Thursday, December 18, 2025
UI risk management program nears largest in country, according to national publication
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Iowa shoppers may soon be asked to make a delivery on the way home
Monday, December 8, 2025
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