Academics

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University of Iowa graduates to celebrate fall commencement

Wednesday, December 11, 2019
More than 1,800 University of Iowa students will participate in fall 2019 commencement ceremonies. Use the hashtag #UIowaGrad19 to join the celebration on social media. All commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the web via the “Iowa Now” website.
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Academic Advising Center helps students find their niche

Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Academic Advising Center offers programming and one-on-one assistance to more than 10,000 undergraduates in an average fall semester.

New postdoctoral fellowships to help train talented, diverse tenure-track faculty

Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Office of the Provost is accepting proposals from campus units interested in hosting a postdoctoral fellow as part of the new Provost’s Postdoctoral Faculty Fellowship Program.
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3MT winner highlights contributions women made to medicine in ancient Roman times

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The Three Minute Thesis is an annual competition sponsored by the UI Graduate College that encourages graduate students to learn how to clearly and concisely articulate their research to non-specialist audiences by explaining what they do in three minutes or less.

3 Key Findings From a New Study on What Graduates Get Out of College

A wealth of studies have examined the benefits of earning a college degree, including the College of Education's Professor Nicholas Bowman.

Taking Iowa’s political pulse

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Students who take the Hawkeye Poll don’t just learn about the mechanics of polling—they also help to write and design the poll that’s developed a reputation for seeing Iowa caucus trends before anyone else.

HHMI renewals for Campbell and Welsh

Kevin Campbell and Michael Welsh will continue to serve as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigators for another five years following renewal of their appointments by HHMI.
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UI faculty, staff, and students recognized with First-Generation Awards

Monday, November 11, 2019
Five University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students were recognized at the inaugural First-Generation Student Awards and Recognition Ceremony held Friday, Nov. 8, in Hancher Auditorium as part of the 2019 National First-Generation College Celebration.
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UI announces third candidate for College of Engineering dean

Monday, November 4, 2019
A university search committee has announced the third finalist for the next dean of the College of Engineering.
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Helpful information about caucusing during class time on Feb. 3

Thursday, October 31, 2019
The university is leaving the decision to cancel class on the night of the Iowa presidential caucuses to individual faculty members, who are in the best position to determine whether canceling class or excusing a student’s absence will have a negative impact on student learning.
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UI announces second candidate for College of Engineering dean

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
A university search committee has announced the second finalist for the next dean of the College of Engineering.

Past UI presidents join 2019 Homecoming festivities in rare gathering

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Former Iowa presidents Hunter Rawlings (1988–1995), Mary Sue Coleman (1995–2002), David Skorton (2003–2006), and Sally Mason (2007–2015) joined current president Bruce Harreld to share reflections on their time at the university and thoughts about what’s ahead for higher education.