2013.03.05 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:57 AM
University staff and faculty are accomplishing great things every day. See who’s making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more. Story
Employment opportunities in the health science fields will be the topic of discussion when students from two eastern Iowa middle schools visit the University of Iowa Department of Biology this spring as part of Project HOPE, created by College of Education associate professor Saba Ali. Story
Arthur Nowack, a UI professor emeritus of pediatric dentistry, says untreated dental problems can impact students' school performance. (Note: A paid subscription is required.)
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Three University of Iowa College of Education leaders have received Better Futures for Iowans grants to support projects in dentistry, disability, and world language education. Through the outreach work of Saba Ali, Nicholas Colangelo, and James Stachowiak, Iowans benefit across the state. Story
2013.01.16 | By University Communication and Marketing | 12:44 PM
Last year the University of Iowa's College of Dentistry established a community partnership with Allamakee County in an effort to bring dental hygiene and education to the county. With this partnership in mind, the College of Dentistry joined with the College of Education to create an outreach effort called Project SEALED (Service, Engagement and LifeCareer Education in Dentistry). Recently, Project SEALED made its first dental outreach visit to children in Allamakee County. Story
Adam Keune, Alec Whitters, and Ben O'Connor co-founded the new Coralville-based startup, Higher Learning Technologies, located in the UI's Oakdale Research Park.
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The University of Iowa is taking on Northwestern in a competition beyond the gridiron: To determine who can recruit the most volunteers to participate in research studies. The contest begins on Oct. 22 and ends on Oct. 29. Story
Public Policy Center director and College of Dentistry faculty member Peter Damiano presents at the next "Finding God at Iowa" forum Friday, Oct. 12, at noon in the Ohio State Room (343) in the Iowa Memorial Union. Story
A pair of University of Iowa faculty have authored the latest edition of Tumors and Cysts of the Jaws, considered the go-to guide for developments in the field of jawbone diseases and diagnosis. Story
The University of Iowa Dental Alumni Association and the College of Dentistry have named Kathryn Kell their Alumna of the Year and Jerry Dean Walker their Educator of the Year.
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