Cadet Ryan Wilson, a UI senior, was recently ranked as the No. 16 cadet among 5,600 in the country by the U.S. Army Cadet Command. Wilson is the battalion commander of the UI Reserve Officers' Training Corps, the highest position in the program.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

The Midwest is home to some of the largest refugee communities in the country, and Iowa has been instrumental in creating the modern refugee resettlement system. But who is a refugee, and what distinguishes refugees from immigrants? Learn more at a free UI Provost's Global Forum, "Refugees in the Heartland," April 4-7.

The University of Iowa Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Faculty Senate, and the Office of the Provost invite faculty to the annual tenure workshop Tuesday, April 2, in Room 116 of Art Building West.

John Doershuk and Mark Anderson will present a free, public talk, “Where is that Confounded Site? Historic Background and the Recent Search for the Rummells-Maske Clovis Cache, 13CD15,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in the Biosphere Discovery Hub of the UI Museum of Natural History.

David Schoenbaum, UI history professor emeritus, has been researching his book, The Violin: A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument, ever since he started playing the violin, as a child.

Sarah Gardial, dean of the UI Tippie College of Business, says role models are important for underrepresented groups so organizations attract more diversity as part of a story on how despite more business schools having female deans, most MBAs are still men.

As part of Iowa City’s first carnaval celebration this summer, the University of Iowa Museum of Art will present two spring-time talks by carnaval designers. The first, by architect and interior designer Jaime Cezário, will be offered in the Old Capitol Museum Senate Chamber on Monday, March 25.

The Dental Science Building addition at the University of Iowa has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

About 350 University of Iowa students and alumni ran a mile with barely any clothes on. It's the fifth annual Nearly Naked Mile in Iowa City spearheaded by UI Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT). And despite the rainy, chilly weather, hundreds ran for a local youth organization.

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Hancher and Working Group Theatre have developed a rich collaboration. Now, an important grant from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters is helping strengthen those efforts.