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'Guess I should tweet about this'

A graduate at Tippie College of Business commencement

New UI graduates, family members, and friends shared their sentiments on social media—see a sample. Story

Cohen thanks community music educators

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Cohen thanks community music educators
Published
2013.05.18

Mary Cohen, UI associate professor of music education, applauds the efforts of community music educators and projects for providing opportunities for meaningful self-expression. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Celebrating commencement

CLAS Commencement

Some 5,000 new graduates receive University of Iowa degrees this spring, and many marked the achievement in May 16-18 commencement ceremonies. Photo Feature

Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan

Published
2013.05.18
Seven MBA students from the Tippie College of Business who are part of the Business Solutions Center have worked with Goodwill leaders for the past six months to put together a marketing and operations plan for a new project selling cookies. (The Gazette)

Goodwill of the Heartland enlisted some University of Iowa MBA students for help on a sweet new business venture—selling Goodwill Great Cookies. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap

Published
2013.05.17

Several UI College of Education experts are among those sharing thoughts on the Iowa City Community School District's diversity policy and what more can be done to help students living in poverty. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Spotlight: Melody heart valve puts teen back in the game

Published
2013.05.14
Rebecca Hemm, University of Iowa Children's Hospital patient

Fourteen-year-old Rebecca Hemm of Moline, Ill., was among the first to receive a Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve at University of Iowa Children's Hospital, allowing her to play tennis on her school team and sing in the choir. Story from: Health at Iowa

Health at Iowa

UI Stroke Center named Iowa's first Comprehensive Stroke Center

The Primary Stroke Center at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is among first to achieve a new designation of Advanced Certification Comprehensive Stroke Center. Story

Wahls named 2013 Truman Scholar

Zach Wahls

University of Iowa student Zach Wahls has been named a 2013 Truman Scholar—the university's sixth in as many years. Story

UI experts comment on suggestion to lower blood alcohol limit

Published
2013.05.14
Officer Shawn Burke administers a traffic safety check point organized by Cedar Rapids Police in Southwest Cedar Rapids which started at 11:00p.m. on March 29, 2013. (Kaitlyn Bernauer/The Gazette)

Several National Advanced Driving Simulator experts at the UI share insights on the decision by the National Transportation and Safety Board to push states to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

UI Center for the Book celebrates a new chapter

detail of Handmade Iowa grown Kozo paper, persimmon and pomegranate dye

Four students have earned the UI’s first MFA in Book Arts. These artists are not only experts in time-honored traditions of the book, but they also push the boundaries of book culture by embracing digital creativity and engaging the public in discussions about the role of books in our society. Photo Feature

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