Faculty

UI to adopt tobacco-free campus policy

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
The University of Iowa will be tobacco-free on campus beginning this August. The university announced on Tuesday that it will adopt a tobacco-free policy that will prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes, chewing or smokeless tobacco, hookahs, and other nicotine-delivery devices on the UI campus.
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UI student expands field of study from global to universal

University of Iowa student Erin Maier has expanded her personal field of study from the globe to the universe, switching from International Studies and Chinese to Astronomy and Physics. Maier is one of 131 UI students presenting research Wednesday, April 8 at the UI Spring Undergraduate Research Fair .

'March Madness' of debate competition hits Iowa City

The March Madness of intercollegiate debate competitions is taking place in the Iowa City area as the University of Iowa hosts the 69th annual National Debate Tournament Championship.
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UI study on teen driving habits sheds light on distraction

A new study by vehicle safety researchers at the University of Iowa Public Policy Center indicates passengers are the most frequent distraction for teen drivers involved in crashes.
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Logic named Senior CLASS Award winner

Friday, April 3, 2015
Two-time AP All-American Samantha Logic of the University of Iowa has been selected as the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I women’s basketball.

UI Police announce sexual assault response guarantee

Friday, April 3, 2015
In coordination with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University of Iowa Police Department is promoting a sexual assault response guarantee for survivors.
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More students participate in UI Alternative Spring Break program

Friday, April 3, 2015
More than 120 University of Iowa students participated in Alternative Spring Break trips, making the UI one of only a few such programs in the country that requires students to participate in a common academic course for credit as part of the experience.

Report says schools still shortchanging gifted kids

Friday, April 3, 2015
Far too many high-ability children are still languishing in American classrooms, bored and unchallenged. That's why top administrators, researchers, and professors with the University of Iowa's College of Education have issued a new report, updating their call for academic acceleration for America's brightest students.

Champions for women's leadership

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Diane Finnerty, Pamela Terrill, and Jo Hendrickson will be honored as outstanding leaders at the annual University of Iowa Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be Wednesday, April 8.
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Capturing culture with a camera

Charity Nebbe talks with David Guttenfelder about his career and the evolution of photojournalism ahead of his speaking appearance at a symposium April 3 at the UI.

CLAS, Engineering undergraduates present work at Research in the Capitol in Des Moines

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Twenty three University of Iowa undergraduates traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines on March 23, to showcase their research to legislators and their staffs.

Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates announces distinguished mentor awardees

Thursday, April 2, 2015
The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) has awarded two faculty members with the Distinguished Mentor Award.