Academics

Assouline receives NAGC Distinguished Scholar Award

Friday, November 4, 2016
Susan Assouline, director of the UI College of Education’s Belin-Blank Center, has been awarded the 2016 Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).

UI Women in Science and Engineering partners with nationally recognized ‘Femineer’ program

Friday, November 4, 2016
The UI College of Engineering’s WiSE program will be the first Femineer affiliate university in the nation outside of California.
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This year’s Dance Gala promises to delight

Wednesday, November 2, 2016
The University of Iowa’s Dance Gala showcases dynamic choreography and dancing from one of the most highly acclaimed dance programs in the country. “Iowa Now” provides a sneak peek at the stunning creative work on display in Space Place Theater.
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Stand by me

Friday, October 28, 2016
Every student accepted into the University of Iowa PharmD program is assigned three mentors—peer, faculty, and professional—to provide guidance, advice, and assistance from a real-world point of view.
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First-year engineering students launch homemade rockets

Friday, October 28, 2016
After 10 days of designing and testing, University of Iowa engineering students launched homemade rockets Oct. 26 in the Seamans Center, using PVC pipe and an empty soda bottle.
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Engineering student turns internship into job offer at Clorox

Tuesday, October 25, 2016
After interning with the Clorox Co. this past summer in Pleasanton, California, UI engineering student Andrea Diaz was offered a full-time position as a scientist in the company’s research and development department. She will start the job once she graduates from the UI in May.

UI partners with US Patent and Trademark Office to expand STEM training for high school teachers

Friday, October 21, 2016
The University of Iowa has partnered with a federal agency to conduct a series of workshops across the country aimed at helping secondary school STEM teachers introduce innovation and entrepreneurship concepts into their teaching.
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Teaching and cutting-edge research come together at the UI

Thursday, October 20, 2016
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld highlights the Cheatum Group as an example of how collaborative research and teaching come together at the UI.

Calling all bilingual teachers: Iowa wants you

Lia Plakans, associate professor of education at the University of Iowa, discusses the high demand for bilingual teachers in Iowa.

New initiatives aim to boost Tippie MBA enrollment

The Tippie College of Business is starting several new initiatives to attract more students to its MBA programs.

Teaching business basics to medical students

The Tippie College of Business and the Carver College of Medicine have teamed up to create a certificate program that provides the basics of business education to medical students, who often receive little or no business training prior to graduation.

University honors staff, faculty for excellence

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The University of Iowa honored many faculty and staff for their work, service, and advocacy.