Athletics

The Hardwood and the Gridiron

Monday, November 17, 2014
Two online offerings from the University of Iowa Alumni Association give Hawkeye sports fans plenty of reasons to cheer.

Iowa Now Minute - 11/13/14

Thursday, November 13, 2014
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday in Iowa Now.
Charlotte Wagaman

Keokuk toddler to be honorary Kid Captain when Hawkeyes take on Illinois

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
At just one month old, Charlotte Wagaman of Keokuk, Iowa, began seeing University of Iowa Children’s Hospital cardiologists to determine the best treatment plan. The mass wasn't cancerous but needed to be removed to eliminate risk of heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.
Gabriel Olaseni

24 Hawkeyes to Watch: Gabriel Olaseni

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The progression of University of Iowa men's basketball senior Gabriel Olaseni is tied to his ability to overcome making mistakes.

Old Gold: Inventory of film archives turns up football classic

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
On the 75th anniversary of Iowa's 1939 football upset of Notre Dame, the University of Iowa has posted online rare film footage of the contest. The footage includes plays from the game as well as views of Iowa Stadium (now Kinnick Stadium), the Hawkeye Marching Band, the Scottish Highlanders, and thousands of fans.
Travis Perry tackling Justin Jackson on the football field

Saluting veterans hits home with Perry

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
University of Iowa junior linebacker Travis Perry had a mission to accomplish before leaving the locker room after a 48-7 victory over Northwestern University on Nov. 1.

Sandy Boyd is old friends with Floyd of Rosedale

Friday, November 7, 2014
UI law professor and president emeritus Sandy Boyd shares his memories of seeing Floyd of Rosedale—the real, live pig—as a boy growing up in St. Paul.
Former University of Iowa linebacker Palmer Foster is a player/coach at Durham University in England.

American football, across the pond

Friday, November 7, 2014
While the University of Iowa football team recently was on its second bye week of the 2014 season, former Hawkeye linebacker Palmer Foster was preparing to play, and coach, football...across the pond.
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Hugs for Hawkeyes

Thursday, November 6, 2014
C. Vivian Stringer, owner of 929 career victories, is a Hall of Fame women's basketball coach at Rutgers University. Lisa Bluder, head coach at the University of Iowa, has 634 wins at three institutions and appears destined to follow Stringer into whatever halls of honor eventually come calling.

Iowa Now Minute - 11/6/14

Thursday, November 6, 2014
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday in Iowa Now.

Media advisory: Christine Grant to discuss 'The Politics of Sport' in College of Education Nov. 11

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Women’s sports pioneer and Title IX advocate Christine Grant (Ph.D. ’74) will discuss “The Politics of Sport” as part of the University of Iowa College of Education’s Distinguished Speaker Series on Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in N140 Lindquist Center. The event is free and open to the public.
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Mason City girl, 11, is Kid Captain when Hawkeyes take on Minnesota

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Maree Scholl, of Mason City, was playing at the playground when a 17-foot bar fell off of a piece of playground equipment and hit her in the head. Doctors at her hometown hospital sent her to UI Children’s Hospital, where a team of specialists could determine the extent of her injuries.