The collaborative atmosphere forged at Studio Arts will soon be found in a state-of-the-art facility—an exciting prospect for students and faculty alike. The facility will feature stunning spaces, premier equipment, and valuable proximity to central campus. Story
For more than a century, the University of Iowa has offered students like Jessica Pray a chance to realize their potential in the performing and visual arts, helping the arts maintain a fundamental role in higher education. Story
The UI Museum of Natural History is visiting libraries across Iowa as part of a Dig Into Reading summer program. Education coordinator Sarah Horgen will vist 16 libraries to discuss Ice Age people and animals. Story
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital has been ranked in seven specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Story
With the conditions on the UI campus relatively stable, UI Facilities Management staff are preparing to remove a section of HESCO barriers along Iowa Ave., north of the English-Philosophy Building. Story
A new study from the University of Iowa suggests the brain circuits that control obsessive-compulsive behavior are intertwined with circuits that control food intake and body weight. Story from: Science Daily
Mitigation measures like flood response plans and so-called "invisible walls" aren't especially sexy; no ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies or speeches mark their implementation. But when a flood hits, mitigation can mean the difference between a building that gets swamped and one that remains dry.
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Ranging from online maps about stream and rainfall information to collaborating with NASA to improve satellite measurements of rainfall, virtually all Iowa Flood Center projects are aimed at giving Iowans the information they need to anticipate and live safely with floods. Story
A genetic breeding experiment to probe brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior has revealed a surprising connection with obesity. Loss of an obesity-causing gene restored normal grooming behavior in OCD mice. Surprisingly, the OCD mutation also restored normal body weight in obese mice. Story
Professor Mitchell Kelly's influence on future teachers and his personal, inspiring approach to his work have earned him the 2012-13 Collegiate Teaching Award, the College of Education’s highest honor recognizing excellence in teaching. Story
