Impact

UI Pharmaceuticals passes pre-approval for topical drug

Sunday, March 18, 2012
The drug-manufacturing unit based at the UI College of Pharmacy is the largest, most-experienced program of its kind, partnering with industry and government agencies on the development of new medications.

Recognizing 100 great Iowa nurses

Sunday, March 18, 2012
Sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Nursing, the May 6 awards honor courage, compassion, and commitment.
This is an image of Jackson Pollock's painting called "Mural"

Pollock painting to be displayed at Des Moines Art Center

Sunday, March 18, 2012
The University of Iowa Museum of Art’s painting Mural, by world-renowned American artist Jackson Pollock, will be on display at the Des Moines Art Center April 5 through July 15.

A safe way to clean out the medicine cabinet

Sunday, March 18, 2012
Don't just throw away that old prescription — UI pharmacy students can help make sure it's discarded safely and greenly.
Julie Reynolds with a group of children.

Trailblazer in public health

Sunday, March 18, 2012
Julie Reynolds figured she'd go into private practice after dental school. Instead, she discovered a passion for confronting large-scale health challenges, forging a new path through school that took her around the world.

UI study: Tweak graduated license

A University of Iowa study finds the state’s graduated driver’s license program, in place for 10 years, could use some tweaking to prevent crashes and save lives. John Lundell, deputy director of the UI Injury Prevention Research Center, says Iowa was among the first states to launch a GDL program, but now changes are needed.

Solow assesses economic health

Economics faculty member Solow says that per capita income is a key measure of economic health.
A young girl feeds a donation card to a man dressed in a traditional Vietnamese dragon costume at the IMU Main Ball Room in Iowa City.

Vietnamese Student Association celebrates the Lunar New Year

Friday, March 16, 2012
The University of Iowa Vietnamese Student Association celebrated the Lunar New Year with everything from a fashion show to traditional delicious food Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

Strategizing sustainability

Friday, March 16, 2012
Organizations large and small aren't particularly good at handling change, particularly around the topic of sustainability. Sara Rynes-Weller wants her students to think differently.
Smiles abound on the playground as Ariel Ferguson and the kids hit the slides on a sunny day.

Where dreams take root

Friday, March 16, 2012
While some UI students were planting trees in Costa Rica to create a more sustainable future, other students were planting college dreams with elementary students in Chicago over spring break.

Grant expands use of Ponseti Method

Thursday, March 15, 2012
A $302,400 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities will train physicians from around the world in the pioneering clubfoot treatment developed by late University of Iowa faculty member Ignacio Ponseti.

Inside Dance Marathon

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Dance Marathon has become the University of Iowa's largest student organization, this year raising $1.3 million to support pediatric patients and their families. Student video producers from the Office of Admissions provide an up-close look at the annual big event.