Diane Slusarski, professor of biology, and Tonya L. Peeples, professor of chemical and biochemical engineering, were selected to the ELATE program's 2015-2016 Class of Fellows.

Nick Colangelo, dean and Myron & Jacqueline Blank Professor of Gifted Education, received the Friends of Marriage and Family Therapy Award from the Iowa Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

John Hosp, Professor and Chair of the Teaching and Learning Department in the College of Education, was elected as President-Elect of the Council for Exceptional Children Division for Research.

Nancy Langguth, a Clinical Professor in Teaching and Learning at the College of Education, was recognized for being among the top faculty and staff members by the University of Iowa graduating class of 2015.

Megan Foley-Nicpon, of the College of Education, published “Extending the study of decision making competence to special populations: A case study of persons on the autism spectrum” in April.

Mark McDermott, of the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education, received a No Child Left Behind Title IIA Grant.

University of Iowa Police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of June 6, 2015.

Jean Robillard, vice president for medical affairs at the University of Iowa, sent a message to all UI faculty, staff, and students, encouraging them to nominate candidates for the UI presidency.

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds visited the University of Iowa campus to attend an annual meeting with Faculty Senate and Staff Council officers Thursday. Three groups from the arts and humanities gave presentations to Branstad and Reynolds, and the dignitaries toured the UI Mobile Museum.

Deborah L. Linebarger, of the College of Education, published “Contextualizing Video Game Play: The Moderating Effects of Cumulative Risk and Parenting Styles on the Relations Among Video Game Exposure and Problem Behaviors” in April.

Christopher C Morphew, of the College of Education, published “Trends in Cost-sharing in the U.S. and Potential International Implications” in June.

Kevin Den Adel, director of the undergraduate accounting program in the Tippie College of Business, has been elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Society of CPAs.