Concerns about race relations on college campuses made national news last fall. At the University of Iowa, where the first-year class is the most diverse in school history, there is an effort afoot to ensure that the residence halls provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all 6,000 residents.

University of Iowa administrators ask for community support rejecting instances of harassment and hateful behavior and upholding the UI's policies for diversity and inclusiveness. Officials also applaud the efforts of students, faculty, and staff who have gone beyond a mere personal commitment and have organized collective anti-discrimination action.

Amanda Haertling Thein and Kate E. Kedley published a chapter in "Beyond Borders: Queer eros and ethos (ethics) in LGBTQ young adult literature."

Sherry K. Watt, an associate professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs program in the UI College of Education, an African-American woman, and a two-time breast cancer survivor, ponders the question, "What would happen if we banded together to fight the disease of racism as we do cancer?

The UI has the 47th-highest international student enrollment in the nation, out of 1,485 institutions in 2014-15, and is the No. 1 study abroad program in India, with no other U.S. college or university sending more students there, according to data released as part of the Open Doors Report.

Tonya Peeples, Fatima Toor are finalists for state technology awards.

The University of Iowa honored five members of the armed forces for exceptional service to both their country and the Hawkeye community with a new award on Thursday night.

UI assistant professor of history Keisha N. Blain writes that despite black women's influence at the polls, their concerns are undervalued in contemporary political campaigns. While some presidential candidates have gone to great lengths to court black voters, few have been vocal about black women's vulnerability to state-sanctioned violence.

On Veterans Day, members of the UIVA, Iowa Army ROTC, and the UI community gathered on the west lawn of the Pentacrest to honor Iowa's veterans with an opening ceremony featuring reveille, the national anthem, and remarks from former Professor of Military Science LTC Steven C. Fredericks.

In order to see the full academic picture found at the University of Iowa, you’ll need to look in all directions. Academic Panoramic provides a look at a cross section of the UI educational experience, from philanthropy and public health to theatre arts and sports analytics.

Controversy yields conversation. Conversation generates action. Action sculpts the future. The University of Iowa explores these ideas with the fall 2015 course Race and Social Justice After Ferguson.

More than 20 UI faculty representing diverse disciplines and backgrounds were selected to participate in a two-day “Write to Change the World” workshop Nov. 7 and 8 through The Op Ed Project. This is the first time the workshop has been offered on the UI campus.

The University of Iowa is co-sponsoring an entrepreneurial startathon for Iowa’s women and minority entrepreneurs on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Des Moines.

The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today, we visit with Zachary Buettner, professor of military science with UI Army ROTC.

List honors the top colleges, universities, and trade schools doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans as students and ensure their success on campus.

Jon Teig, or Jon-Jon, as many call him, hasn't let having autism stop him from succeeding. An alumnus of the UI REACH Program, he has been the Cedar Rapids Kernels batboy for more than 10 years and works at Scheels, where he has his own bobblehead sponsored by the company.

The Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival was held for the 25th—and final—time on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

One in 10 University of Iowa undergraduate students is Chinese and interest continues to grow. Part of this interest is fueled by Chinese President Xi Jingpin's long-standing relationship with the state of Iowa and Gov. Terry Branstad, as well as UI's reputation for academic excellence and the friendly, welcoming community.

The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today we visit with Military and Veteran Educational Specialist Travis Arment.

Nadia Doubiany was the only UI student to participate in a 2015 summer study program in Cuba, and she says the experience is already paying dividends. Students can learn about the wide range of study abroad opportunities available at the UI Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 15.