The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) has awarded four University of Iowa students with the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award.

Amanda Haertling Thein, of the College of Education, published “Identity-Focused ELA Teaching: A Curriculum Framework for Diverse Learners and Contexts” in March.

The University of Iowa College of Education Dean Nick Colangelo and assistant professor Susannah Wood are the guest co-editors for a special Gifted Education section in the April edition of the Journal of Counseling & Development.

University of Iowa President Sally Mason discusses the significant increase in the number and diversity of students who have accepted admission to the UI for fall of 2015, the success of student athletes, and the impact of the university's early retirement program, among other topics, during a Thursday, April 2, media availability.

"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday.

The University of Iowa’s revamped Mobile Museum will visit Lucas Elementary School in Iowa City to give students, teachers, and staff a sneak peak at the new exhibits from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7.

Jo M. Hendrickson, executive director of UI REACH professor in the University of Iowa College of Education’s Department of Teaching and Learning, has been awarded the May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty.

How can we better deliver health care options to rural Iowa? That topic will be the focus of the April 8 Hawkeye Lunch and Learn event in Iowa City, as Patrick Brophy presents “Telemedicine in Iowa: Improving Health Care Delivery.”

Hawkeye Caucus Day is a major, once-a-year gathering of University of Iowa students, university leaders, and state legislators, showcasing the university’s commitment to statewide service.

From an Earth Month Bike Challenge to an Iowa Climate Festival, the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability is partnering with others to celebrate the culture of sustainability during Earth Month at the University of Iowa.

University of Iowa researchers have identified a new mechanism that ensures proper cell division in worms. They believe that same process may also be happening in humans and understanding healthy cell division could have implications for cancer patients and embryos.

As the University of Iowa moves forward with the Iowa Board of Regents’ TIER (Transparent Inclusive Efficiency Review) project, the UI TIER leadership team is committed to keeping the campus informed on the latest developments in connection with the initiative.