Athletics

Making big strides this spring

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The University of Iowa field hockey team's 2012 spring season has a bit more international flair than usual, as four UI standouts are competing for respective national teams around the globe.
Micah Hyde matches up with Keenan Davis during practice

Same spot, new perspective

Friday, March 30, 2012
As the Hawkeye defense makes subtle changes to its scheme, defensive back Micah Hyde prepares to make big strides forward in his role as a senior leader on the football squad.

Standing tall

Thursday, March 29, 2012
While the men's tennis roster boasts four seniors, 6-foot-8 junior Garret Dunn's exceptional skill and maturity make him a leader for the Hawkeyes.

Diving coach announces retirement

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
University of Iowa diving coach Bob Rydze, a member of the Hawkeyes swimming and diving program for the past 37 years, has announced his retirement, which will become effective June 30.
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Bring the noise

Friday, March 23, 2012
Fans typically think of football stadiums and basketball arenas when they think of home field advantage. But the Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships, which will be held Saturday, March 24, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, will provide a definite advantage for the Iowa women's gymnastics team.

Nelson values graduation over Hall of Fame

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Former University of Iowa basketball star Don Nelson, the NBA's all-time winningest coach, says graduating from the UI this spring is more important than his possible election to the Hall of Fame.

A visit from the NFL

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
National Football League scouts, coaches, and general managers had stopwatches and measuring tape out March 19 in the Hayden Fry Football Complex.
Matt McDonough gains the upper hand against Penn State's Nico Megaludis during their 125-pound final.

McDonough #1 at 125

Monday, March 19, 2012
Junior Matt McDonough's second career national title highlighted the University of Iowa wrestling team's third-place finish at the NCAA Championships March 15-17 in St. Louis.

Learn to Row this spring with UI Rec Services

Monday, March 19, 2012
Registration is now available for UI Recreational Services' spring 2012 Learn to Row camps.
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Their day in the sun

Friday, March 16, 2012
The Kid Captain program, developed as a partnership between University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes, brings stories of determination, strength, and hope to football game days.
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Fixing a broken heart

Friday, March 16, 2012
When University of Iowa staffer Damian Simcox needed to fix a leaky heart valve, he didn't have to go far. The UI Heart and Vascular Center is a leader in heart valve treatment and has been performing minimally invasive heart surgery since 2008—the only hospital in the region to consistently do so.

Emmert embraces 'the Madness'

Friday, March 16, 2012
The uncertainty of March Madness makes this month one of the best in collegiate athletics, but it can wreak havoc on a team's planning schedule. That's where Abby Emmert steps in.