Academics

Summer Hawk Tuition Grant program to end following state budget cuts

Thursday, November 30, 2017
The University of Iowa will discontinue the Summer Hawk Tuition Grant program after the 2018 summer session due to state budget cuts.

Brown discusses Tippie’s programs to help students start careers

Ken Brown, associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Tippie College of Business, explains the various programs the college offers to help business majors kickstart their careers after graduation.
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Get to Know…Anya Prince

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Anya Prince is an associate professor of law and member of the University of Iowa Genetics Cluster. Her teaching and research interests explore the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic testing.
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Stage managers: Theater’s ‘air-traffic control’

Monday, November 27, 2017
Alumni and current students say they are well prepared to tackle the world of stage management thanks to the University of Iowa MFA program.
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Paying homage to Seashore Hall

Monday, November 27, 2017
For nearly 120 years, Seashore Hall has been a center of academics, medicine, and research at the University of Iowa. Yet, despite its many permutations, the building will be taken down in phases, beginning in December, to make way for a six-story, 64,000-square-foot Psychological and Brain Sciences Building.

Detectives with data

Wednesday, November 22, 2017
A UI researcher is improving public safety by developing an algorithm that helps police detectives figure out where criminals will strike next.
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UI nursing students get a dose of stage theatrics

Thursday, November 16, 2017
A new collaboration between the UI College of Nursing and the Department of Theatre Arts is helping students from both put classroom theory into practice.

Academic Organizational Structure 2020 Phase II Committee invites input

Thursday, November 9, 2017
The Phase II committee for the University of Iowa Academic Organizational Structure 2020 initiative is asking all members of the university community to help shape the future of the UI. Read on to find out how you can get involved.
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Teaching and research go hand in hand in UI Big Ideas courses

Thursday, November 9, 2017
Cornelia Lang, departmental associate chair and associate professor in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Andrew Forbes, associate professor in the Department of Biology, co-teach the Big Ideas course Origins of the Universe, Earth and Life. Here, they discuss the importance of broad-focused Big Ideas courses.
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UI students to be honored for photography on campus and abroad

Wednesday, November 8, 2017
UI students studying abroad and international students in Iowa City have had their photos selected for the 2017 International Programs Annual Photo Contest as part of International Education Week. The UI was also one of only four U.S. schools to receive the 2017 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization.

Girls Go STEM earns recognition from state advisory council

Thursday, November 2, 2017
University of Iowa Health Care Marketing and Communications has been recognized for its program aimed at boosting girls’ interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and careers.
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UI math class teaches important lessons behind ‘Hidden Figures’ story

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
After reading the book “Hidden Figures,” UI mathematics professor Cynthia Farthing created a course to teach students about women’s contributions to science and technology, and to encourage them to advocate for gender equality in the workplace.