Impact
Iowa researcher: Community has tools to fight opioids
Thursday, February 20, 2020
An op-ed co-authored by a researcher in the College of Public Health says recent changes in state laws now give local communities and organizations new tools they can use to fight the opioid crisis.
Getting ahead of the opioid crisis
Monday, February 17, 2020
Carri Casteel, associate director of the Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) in the College of Public Health, and Barbara St. Marie, associate professor in the College of Nursing, discuss a new report from the IPRC that encourages local communities and organizations new tools to combat the opioid epidemic in Iowa.
Keeping EMTs safer
Monday, February 17, 2020
EMTs are being attacked more and more frequently while responding to emergency calls. Semin Park, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of Business, is part of a team developing strategies to keep first responders safer while on the job.
From VR to Video Games: ITTA Funds Seven Projects
Friday, February 14, 2020
Funded through student technology fees, the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards(ITTA) support significant, innovative projects that show the potential to improve teaching and learning throughout the University of Iowa. This year's recipients are exploring a range of opportunities from teaching elementary math within virtual reality to delving into the world of ancient Greece using video...
Provost launches prestigious $100K faculty professorships to celebrate excellence
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The University of Iowa Office of the Provost is launching a new initiative to celebrate exceptional faculty. The prestigious new UI Distinguished Professorship program will recognize tenured scholars with $100,000 to support professional activities over five years.
Scientists supporting humanists: Harris, Maierhofer, Schwalm receive DSHB Faculty Scholar Awards
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The Developmental Sciences Hybridoma Bank (DSHB) Awards provide support annually to tenured CLAS faculty for an approved research project within the humanities. This year's recipients are Christopher Harris, Watraud Maierhofer, and Leslie Schwalm.
Iowa City's Jeff Cox, 72, championed candidates and his kids
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
UI history professor Jeff Cox was deeply involved in the community. Cox died unexpectedly in his home early Sunday at age 72.
Dance Marathon 2020 raises more than $2.8M
Monday, February 10, 2020
The University of Iowa’s student-led Dance Marathon raised more than $2.8 million for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in its 26th year.
Preventing childhood trauma and reducing its long-term effects
Monday, February 3, 2020
Increased understanding of the underlying causes of violence syndemics—clusters of related epidemics that can include experiences such as childhood trauma—raises questions about how health can improve if such traumas are prevented.
UI utility system employees engage with ENGIE and UI Human Resources
Thursday, January 23, 2020
University of Iowa utilities system employees have actively engaged with ENGIE representatives regarding employment opportunities and benefits of the new partnership.
New initiative will increase support for first-generation students at Iowa
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
This summer, the University of Iowa Office of the Provost will add to its student support programming by launching the Hawkeye First-Generation Initiative.
U of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics CEO: 'Everything in healthcare doesn't need to be done by a hospital CEO'
Friday, January 10, 2020
CEO Suresh Gunasekaran expands on how University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is facing the threat of uncoordinated retail medicine, and answers questions on board oversight and the changing role of the hospital CEO.
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