The University of Iowa completed flood protection efforts around Mayflower Residence Hall Friday morning and is on track to close Theater Building and the Museum of Art building, which houses a portion of the School of Music, by the end of the day.

The University of Iowa continued putting protective measures in place Thursday as rainfall predictions and planned releases from the Coralville reservoir are expected to push the Iowa River beyond its banks in Iowa City by early next week.

Researchers at the University of Iowa found pigeons were able to complete intelligence tests by choosing the correct "string" on a touch screen by pecking it with their beak.

The University of Iowa plans to close the arts campus by the end of business Friday based on forecasts regarding the flow and elevation of the Iowa River through Iowa City by early next week.

Four American authors traveled to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to give public readings, visit literary institutions, and connect with writers, journalists, students, and other creative types as part of a reading tour organized by the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP).

The state chapter of Habitat for Humanity contributed $24 million to Iowa’s economy and accounted for hundreds of jobs, according to a study by the University of Iowa’s Public Policy Center. The report covers Habitat's activities statewide in 2011.

New research by University of Iowa psychologists show pigeons can make informed choices, and use a computerized touch-screen as well. The study by Ed Wasserman and colleagues appears in the journal "Animal Cognition."

Ron McMullen, a UI alumnus and Iowa native, spent more than 30 years as a diplomat and ambassador, dodging bullets and negotiating delicate deals. Now he's come back to the campus where his international roots were planted to share his experiences with students as a visiting professor in the UI Department of Political Science.

The University of Iowa is taking a number of precautionary measures to prepare for potential flooding as the area copes with prolonged rainfall.

Kirsten Nelson, one of three music therapists at UI Hospitals and Clinics and UI Children's Hospital, uses music to help the youngest heal.

Iowa Summer Rep, the University of Iowa’s professional repertory theatre company, announces a season featuring a tortured pinball wizard and a vibe described as “Father Knows Best squared.” Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 28.

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is taking a show on the road this summer, staging free performances of "No Fish in the House" in numerous Iowa communities throughout July.