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A new home base for changing the world

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
In addition to providing educational programming about preventing violence and discrimination, the UI Women’s Resource & Action Center offers a safe, welcoming space for students and community members, and its volunteers learn skills that last a lifetime.

How do you reach out to autistic children in rural Iowa?

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
With telemedicine, families who have limited access to doctors will be able to connect with their health care provider without causing a big disruption to their child’s routine.

Some mutual funds aren't so mutually beneficial

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Mutual-fund investors are losing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual returns because of a potential conflict of interest in their fund’s management—one they probably don’t even know about—according to a newly published paper by a University of Iowa researcher.
Daniel Dennis is surrounded by his Olympic teammates during the official team photo following the competition on Sunday.

Former Hawkeye to wrestle in Rio for USA

Monday, April 11, 2016
Former Hawkeye wrestler Daniel Dennis experienced another weekend of glory inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but this time his victories earned him a spot on the U.S. Olympic wrestling team. The two-day U.S. Olympic Team Trials provided action aplenty for thousands of fans.
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The latest look: Visual Arts Building

Monday, April 11, 2016
The future home to studio arts on the University of Iowa campus is in its final stages of construction. Check out the latest progress on the flood-recovery project in this "Iowa Now" photo gallery.
Exterior of new music building

The latest look: Voxman Music Building

Monday, April 11, 2016
Check out the latest progress on the new home for the University of Iowa School of Music in this “Iowa Now” photo gallery.
Interior of new Hancher Auditorium

The latest look: Hancher Auditorium

Monday, April 11, 2016
The University of Iowa's revered performing-arts venue is nearly ready for the spotlight. Check out the latest progress on Hancher in this "Iowa Now" photo gallery.

UI holds Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The annual UI Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women recognized recipients of the Susan C. Buckley Distinguished Achievement Award for Staff; the May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty; the Jean Y. Jew Award; and eight students for their work and commitment to women’s issues, diversity, and social activism.

UI study discovers link between cancer and autism

Thursday, April 7, 2016
University of Iowa researchers have shown that patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more cancer-promoting oncogenes but lower rates of cancer.

Tan featured for hand-built bicycle

University of Iowa student Willy Tan is featured in the blog JustAnotherCyclist.com for his hand-built bicycle displayed at the North American Hand Built Bicycle Show in February. The UI was the only academic institution to show works at NAHBS.

UI TIER: UI leaders to share best practices with Big Ten peers

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The Efficiency Conference, organized through the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), will share innovative approaches, identify best practices to streamline processes, and identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency and drive cost savings.

Scott Shaw of Chemistry receives prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Program champions top early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy by providing discretionary research awards.