The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of Iowa has named two faculty to the newly created Administrative Research Fellows Program. The two chosen are Meenakshi Gigi Durham, professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Thomas Scholz, a doctor and pediatrics professor in the Carver College of Medicine.

The Partnership for Alcohol Safety will discuss Iowa City’s 21-only ordinance for alcohol consumption at its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2390 of the University Capitol Centre in downtown Iowa City.

When you think of map-makers, you probably don't picture English professors, philosophers, or art historians. But more and more humanities scholars, especially at the University of Iowa, are using geographic information system (GIS) technology to create digital maps that answer exciting new questions and engage the public.

The University of Iowa Cambus stop at Slater Residence Hall (#2081) will be closed Thursday, Sept. 5, to accommodate construction work on the new west campus residence hall.

What can be done to stop America's epidemic of sexual violence? Survivors and UI experts weigh in.

As the number of student veterans at the University of Iowa continues to grow, President Sally Mason said Tuesday the university is committed to expanding opportunities on campus for this diverse group.

Even in "forced triples," rooms designed for two students that house three, "students who live in campus housing...do better socially, emotionally, and often academically than those who live off campus or at home," says Von Stange, the UI director of residence services.

The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights will host a special forum on the conflict in Syria titled "Intervention in Syria: Law, Ethics, and Policy" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.11, in Conference Room 2520D of the University Capitol Centre.

With significant progress made on several flood-renewal projects and the public launch of the largest fundraising campaign in UI history, President Sally Mason says in a recent Q-and-A that offering Iowa students an affordable, high-quality education still is paramount.

In accordance with the transparency measures adopted by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, at its August meeting, the Board Office has scheduled a public hearing Friday, Sept. 6, to precede the board’s next meeting Sept. 10-11.

A new season of Inside Iowa kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, with an episode that has something for everyone, from flooding and football to a success story from the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.

Carson Thomas, 14, kicks off the fifth year of the Kid Captain program, a collaboration between UI Children's Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes.