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Black says misconceptions surround shopping addictions

Published
2013.05.21
An image of a woman's torso sitting on a chair surrounded by shopping bags in a story on compulsive shopping

Donald Black, a UI psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry who studies impulse-control disorders, says a number of misconceptions surround shopping addictions in a story on confessions of former shopaholics. Story from: MSN Money

MSN Money

Native youth to host UI faculty, staff

Published
2013.05.22

The group Native Youth Standing Strong is scheduled to host an event for University of Iowa staff and professors Thursday in Sioux City as part of the UI Faculty Engagement Corps tour of northwest Iowa. Story from: Sioux City Journal

Sioux City Journal

Mason-Browne shares insights on female adult learners

Published
2013.06.01

Pat Mason-Browne, senior associate director of Academic Programs and Student Development in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, co-authors a column on female adult learners, the special challenges they face returning to college, and the ways universities can support them. Story from: Academic Advising Today

Academic Advising Today

Mo Yan promotes Chinese literature

Published
2013.05.22
Nobel Prize laureates, physicist C.N. Lang (left) and author Mo Yan, (right), Photo by Gong Lei/Xinhua

Chinese author Mo Yan (photo, right), a 2004 participant of the UI International Writing Program (IWP), recently assumed the post of chairing the newly-established Beijing Normal University International Writing Center. Story from: China Daily

China Daily

Endometriosis is less common in heavy women, study finds

Published
2013.05.21
A woman with endometriosis clutches a heating bag with a pink heart on it to her stomache to alleviate the pain

Heavy women are less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis than their slimmer peers, according to a new study. That link was especially strong among women with infertility, according to Dr. Divya Shah from the UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City and her colleagues. Story from: The Oakland Press

The Oakland Press

Marron comments on acceleration opportunities for gifted students

Published
2013.05.20
A male student stands in front of an equation on a blackboard

Maureen Marron, an associate research scientist at the UI College of Education's Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, sees grade-skipping as just one option in an academic tool kit known as "acceleration." Story from: GreatSchools

GreatSchools

Cohen thanks community music educators

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Cohen thanks community music educators
Published
2013.05.18

Mary Cohen, UI associate professor of music education, applauds the efforts of community music educators and projects for providing opportunities for meaningful self-expression. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan

Published
2013.05.18
Seven MBA students from the Tippie College of Business who are part of the Business Solutions Center have worked with Goodwill leaders for the past six months to put together a marketing and operations plan for a new project selling cookies. (The Gazette)

Goodwill of the Heartland enlisted some University of Iowa MBA students for help on a sweet new business venture—selling Goodwill Great Cookies. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap

Published
2013.05.17

Several UI College of Education experts are among those sharing thoughts on the Iowa City Community School District's diversity policy and what more can be done to help students living in poverty. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

UI experts comment on suggestion to lower blood alcohol limit

Published
2013.05.14
Officer Shawn Burke administers a traffic safety check point organized by Cedar Rapids Police in Southwest Cedar Rapids which started at 11:00p.m. on March 29, 2013. (Kaitlyn Bernauer/The Gazette)

Several National Advanced Driving Simulator experts at the UI share insights on the decision by the National Transportation and Safety Board to push states to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

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