Academics

Bob Dylan

Bauer mines Dylan for lessons

Friday, August 24, 2012
Law School faculty member Patrick Bauer mines the lyrics of Bob Dylan for lessons.
Illustration of a bomb with the letter 'f' on it

Anthropology class takes on bad language

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Students examine cultural roots of language taboos, from 'dirty words' to scorned dialects.
A man in a black t-shirt surrounded by people in yellow t-shirts in a classroom.

Follow the leader

Monday, August 20, 2012
On Iowa! student leader Mike Gillette was among the cadre of seasoned Hawkeyes who served as student leaders during On Iowa!, a pre-semester program for new undergraduates that introduces students to campus traditions, success strategies, and each other.

Fall 2012 welcome

Monday, August 20, 2012
UI President Mason offers a look at what's new and what's to come this academic year—from a new class of accomplished, diverse students to new facilities that will change the face of campus.

Morphew on education shopping

Thursday, August 9, 2012
UI College of Education policy specialist Christopher Morphew stresses careful shopping when choosing among new multi-disciplinary masters programs.
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Gardial explains business curriculum changes

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Dean Sarah Gardial explains recent changes in the curricula of business schools.

UI launches online immigration software

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The UI has responded to the increase in international students with immigration software, additional staff, and other initiatives.

UI research funding again tops $400 million

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The University of Iowa eclipsed $400 million in external funding for research for the fourth consecutive year. The UI's total share of external funding for fiscal 2012 was $438 million, up 3.2 percent compared to fiscal 2011, when excluding short-term stimulus funding. The UI also landed a record number of grant awards.
Illustration of a head in a vice, from Chronicle of Higher Education story

Fethke writes about presidency perils

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Business faculty member Gary Fethke, former interim president of the UI, writes about "The Precarious Profession of University President."

UI alumna Bauer's novel is reviewed

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Review of Ann Bauer's new novel begins with a remembrance of her time at the University of Iowa. Subscription required.
Dean Margaret Crocco

Education explores shorter teaching abroad program

Monday, July 16, 2012
University of Iowa College of Education Dean Margaret Crocco shares her thoughts on the importance of creating a shorter, three-week program for education majors who would like to fulfill their student-teaching abroad.
Close up of UI admission publications

UI offers faster admission decisions

Friday, July 13, 2012
Iowa's revamped application process will provide initial word on admission within 48 hours.