Impact

UIMA K-12 Schools Program reaches more than 18,000 students

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
More than 18,400 Iowa K-12 students learned about art through hands-on presentations featuring original works of art from around the world this past year, thanks to the University of Iowa Museum of Art.

UI student leaders discuss college affordability, job opportunities

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
University of Iowa student leaders met recently with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds to discuss college affordability and job opportunities for Iowa students.

UI student leaders to focus on affordability, workforce development

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
College affordability and workforce development for graduates who want to stay in Iowa are the top issues University of Iowa student leaders want to focus on this year.
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New Horizons, Linn Street work, play together

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Members of the both the Linn Street and New Horizons bands come together for a special performance Wednesday, July 24, under the direction of Jerry Zinn, retired ICCSD band director and Erin Wehr, UI visiting assistant professor of music education.

UI Hospitals and Clinics again ranks No. 1 in state

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
University of Iowa Health Care leaders announced this morning that UI Hospitals and Clinics appears again on "The Best Hospitals in America" listing compiled annually by "U.S. News & World Report."
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REACH Program names new director

Monday, July 15, 2013
Pamela Ries was recently named the new director of the UI College of Education's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) Program, a two-year certificate program designed to serve individuals facing intellectual and learning challenges.
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Belin-Blank Center celebrates 25 years

Monday, July 15, 2013
To help the UI College of Education's Belin-Blank Center celebrate its 25th anniversary, the center commissioned a video to tell the story of the center, its founders, and everything the center has accomplished over its first quarter century.

Iowa teachers convene to review new Iowa Assessments test items

Monday, July 15, 2013
Approximately 30 teachers from across Iowa used their training as educators and experience in the classroom to review new questions and provided feedback to test creators at the Iowa Testing Programs.

Hawkeye golfer debuts at John Deere Classic

Monday, July 15, 2013
Hawkeye men's golfer Steven Ihm made his PGA debut on Thursday, carding an even par 71 at the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities.

UI study shows low rate of uninsured children in Iowa

Monday, July 15, 2013
A survey conducted by the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa shows 3 percent of children without medical insurance. The results come as policymakers prepare for changes to health programs with the Affordable Care Act, which takes effect next year.
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Decorah is for daytrippers

Friday, July 12, 2013
Daytrippers! It took me so long to find out, but I found out that Decorah’s new bicycle trail is completed and open for business. It’s one more reason to put this northeast Iowa town on your list.

Our View: Challenging status quo in education for 25 years

Thursday, July 11, 2013
The Press-Citizen Editorial Board applauds the UI College of Education Belin-Blank Center's work to ensure those with high ability are identified and receive opportunities to develop through challenging and engaging curriculum.