Academics

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UI moves up to No. 31 among best public universities in latest ‘US News’ rankings

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The University of Iowa moved up two spots to No. 31 in the latest rankings of the nation’s best public universities, published by the magazine "U.S. News & World Report."
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UI welcomes most academically accomplished class in its history

Thursday, September 7, 2017
The University of Iowa welcomes the Class of 2021, which boasts the highest ever average GPA of any incoming class. Composed of roughly 5,000 students, the class brings the UI's total enrollment this fall to more than 33,000.
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Year two brings continued growth to College of Public Health’s undergraduate program

Thursday, September 7, 2017
The new College of Public Health undergraduate program is welcoming 34 new students, in addition to the 40 who enrolled last year. The college plans to add 25 more courses to the growing program's offerings by 2020.

Engineering professor HS Udaykumar on the importance of undergraduate research

Thursday, September 7, 2017
Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering H.S. Udaykumar discusses the importance and impact of undergraduate research taking place at public institutions like the University of Iowa.

Vaughan Institute named one of world’s top insurance education, research centers

The University of Iowa and its Vaughn Institute of Insurance and Risk Management was named one of the top 20 universities in the world for insurance education and research by a global insurance-advocacy organization.

Master of Studies in Law degree provides flexible opportunity for legal education

Thursday, August 31, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Master of Studies in Law program provides accessible training in the legal system for students and professionals who need to recognize and respond to legal issues in their work but do not want to practice law.
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Deirdre Egan’s ‘eclectic’ background makes her an asset to students at UI’s Writing Center

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Deirdre Egan, assistant director of the Writing Center at the University of Iowa, uses her unique professional and academic experience to help members of the UI community become better writers.

UI recognized as among world’s best for insurance education and research

Friday, August 25, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance has been named a Global Center of Insurance Excellence in recognition of its research excellence and outstanding risk management and insurance educational programs.

Iowa to phase out full-time MBA program

Citing changing market dynamics and opportunities for growth, the Tippie College of Business has decided to phase out its full-time MBA program and focus instead on its growing part-time MBA program and specialty master's degrees.

Tippie sets new direction for growth in its MBA and graduate programs

Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business is making changes to its graduate business education programs to focus on opportunities for growth in its part-time MBA and specialized master’s degree offerings while phasing out the full-time MBA program.

A message from the new VP for student life

Thursday, August 10, 2017
Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers discusses the importance of student support services and outlines some of the programs that incoming students will be able to take part in.

Laura Sinn awarded 2017 Robert F. Ray Staff Scholarship

Tuesday, August 8, 2017
The Division of Continuing Education announces Laura Sinn, a fourth-year student from Williamsburg, Iowa, in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLS) degree program, as the 2017 Robert F. Ray Staff scholarship awardee.