University of Iowa anthropologist Russell Ciochon says there is no Bigfoot in a story about how Spike TV is offering $10 million dollars for irrefutable proof of the beast's existence as part of a new reality show.

The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication has received Board of Regents, State of Iowa approval for an online program that offers a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication. The program was created to serve professionals in marketing, public relations, public communication, health communication, corporate communication, and other careers requiring strong communication...

The University of Iowa Symphony Band and Chamber Winds will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union.

University Libraries is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Iowa Women's Archives. Author Suzanne O'Dea will share her new biography of Iowa Women's Archives co-founder Mary Louise Smith on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Duncan Sheik, the musical mastermind behind the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," will be speaking in Iowa City at the University of Iowa Theatre Building from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Sheik’s visit coincides with the UI Theatres Mainstage production of "Spring Awakening," which runs Nov 9-17.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a guest recital by violist Istvan Szabó and pianist Narae Joo at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the University Capitol Centre recital hall.

Several alumni of the University of Iowa Department of Dance will conclude a week of teaching and rehearsals with two performances of works they are creating and performing across the country at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10, in Space Place Theater of North Hall. The performances are open to the public and no tickets are required.

Excerpts from Kurt Vonnegut: Letters provide a glimpse into his relationship with his first wife and childhood sweetheart, Jane Marie Cox. Huffington Post prints part of one letter written in 1966 that was sent just before he began teaching at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Roberto Sion, one of the respected names of Brazilian instrumental music, both as a player and as a composer/arranger, will be performing as a guest artist of the University of Iowa School of Music numerous times between Nov. 6 and 15.

The University of Iowa will celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide by recognizing International Education Week 2012 through several events and activities on the UI campus.

A recent study by University of Iowa scientists published in Developmental Psychology shows certain kinds of variation in words may help early readers learn better.

Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumna Regan Good will read from "The Atlantic House" at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.