Impact

UI to join meeting of the minds on brain injury research

Monday, July 8, 2013
Researchers from the University of Iowa will take part with other Big Ten and Ivy League schools in the Traumatic Brain Injury Summit later this month in Chicago.

Capturing past, present, and future

Monday, July 8, 2013
The University of Iowa and Federal Emergency Management Agency are producing a feature-length documentary on the history of Hancher Auditorium, and crews are currently documenting its demolition.

Doctor visits likely to rise with new plan

Monday, July 8, 2013
Peter Damiano, professor of dentistry and director of the Public Policy Center, says a new report from the center shows Iowa hospitals and clinics should expect more chronically ill people when a new state health insurance program starts next year.

University of Iowa announces $1.06 billion milestone in Comprehensive Campaign

Monday, July 8, 2013
At just past the midpoint of its current comprehensive fundraising campaign timeline, the UI has surpassed the total dollar amount achieved in its previous campaign

Cruis'n for the Kids Car Show commits $50,000 to support UI Children's Hospital

Monday, July 8, 2013
Cruis’n for the Kids—an annual local car show—has made a $50,000 gift commitment to support the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital building campaign.

Good news on UI student drinking rates

Wednesday, July 3, 2013
There's good news on UI student drinking rates. All will be revealed at the bi-monthly meeting of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety Wednesday, July 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 2390 of the University Capitol Centre in downtown Iowa City.

Can education reform challenge bright students?

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
UI Belin-Blank Center Director Susan Assouline poses the question of whether the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards meet the needs of Iowa’s highly capable students in a guest column. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)
Theresa Brandon prepares a gluten-free pizza in her home in southwest Cedar Rapids on Monday, June 24, 2013.  Photo by Kaitlyn Bernauer/The Gazette

UI's Elliott says more doctors recognize, diagnose celiac disease

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
David Elliott, professor and division director of gastroenterology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, says more doctors today are able to recognize and diagnose celiac disease using a screening test that wasn't previously available.

Ries named new director of UI REACH Program

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Pam Ries, a clinical professor in the College of Education’s Teaching and Learning department, takes the reins as the new director of the UI REACH Program. Former director, Professor Jo Hendrickson, will continue to serve as executive director during her three-year phased retirement.

Henry Luce Foundation funds aid UIMA

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) has received a special $40,000 grant from the American art program of the Henry Luce Foundation to digitize a portion of its American art collection.
Drummers on stage

Tribute to workers

Monday, July 1, 2013
A June 29 ceremony at the site of the forthcoming University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium paid tribute to three workers who lost their lives during construction of the original facility.

Business Solutions Center: Problems solved

Monday, July 1, 2013
Through Business Solutions Center projects, first- and second-year MBA students serve as consultants, learning to analyze and make business decisions and experience the impact of those decisions alongside the client.