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A young man poses for his photo outdoors on a sunny day.Anthony Ferguson started a community organization, Young, Black, and Educated. Photo by Bill Adams.
Young, Black, and Educated
Published: 2013.05.15 | By Betsy Bates | 7:00 AM
Published: 2013.05.15
By Betsy Bates
7:00 AM
Junior Anthony Ferguson initially came to the University of Iowa in the fall of 2011 to play for the Hawkeye football team. However, after one season, he felt a calling to something greater. He left the team and created a community organization, Young, Black, and Educated. Story
 

Tax limit repeal and school spending

Published: 
2013.05.21 | By John Riehl | 07:00 AM

Phuong Nguyen-Hoang, an assistant professor in the UI School of Urban and Regional Planning, provides evidence that the 1986 tax limit repeal on small city school districts in New York State had no significant impact on the spending of the school districts. Story

Cohen thanks community music educators

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Cohen thanks community music educators
Published: 
2013.05.18

Mary Cohen, UI associate professor of music education, applauds the efforts of community music educators and projects for providing opportunities for meaningful self-expression. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan

The Gazette: Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan
Published: 
2013.05.18
Seven MBA students from the Tippie College of Business who are part of the Business Solutions Center have worked with Goodwill leaders for the past six months to put together a marketing and operations plan for a new project selling cookies. (The Gazette)

Goodwill of the Heartland enlisted some University of Iowa MBA students for help on a sweet new business venture—selling Goodwill Great Cookies. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap

Iowa City Press-Citizen: College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap
Published: 
2013.05.17

Several UI College of Education experts are among those sharing thoughts on the Iowa City Community School District's diversity policy and what more can be done to help students living in poverty. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Spotlight: Melody heart valve puts teen back in the game

Health at Iowa: Spotlight: Melody heart valve puts teen back in the game
Published: 
2013.05.14
Rebecca Hemm, University of Iowa Children's Hospital patient

Fourteen-year-old Rebecca Hemm of Moline, Ill., was among the first to receive a Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve at University of Iowa Children's Hospital, allowing her to play tennis on her school team and sing in the choir. Story from: Health at Iowa

Health at Iowa

UI Center for the Book celebrates a new chapter

Published: 
2013.05.17 | By Jennifer Masada | 11:29 AM
detail of Handmade Iowa grown Kozo paper, persimmon and pomegranate dye

Four students have earned the UI’s first MFA in Book Arts. These artists are not only experts in time-honored traditions of the book, but they also push the boundaries of book culture by embracing digital creativity and engaging the public in discussions about the role of books in our society. Photo Feature

Actress Jacqueline Brookes, a UI theater alumna, dies at 82

The New York Times: Actress Jacqueline Brookes, a UI theater alumna, dies at 82
Published: 
2013.05.12
Photo of Jacqueline Brookes, an actress and UI Theatre alum, who died at age 82

Jacqueline Victoria Brookes, an actress and UI alumna who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dramatic art in 1951, died at the age of 82 after appearing in numerous films, television shows, and in New York Off Broadway productions. Story from: The New York Times

The New York Times

Lewin: baby steps to marriage equality

Huffington Post: Lewin: baby steps to marriage equality
Published: 
2013.05.13

Ellen Lewin, UI professor of gender, women, and sexuality studies and anthropology, writes about lesbian and gay parenthood, and how society is taking baby steps toward marriage equality. Story from: Huffington Post

Huffington Post

Iowa Summer Music Camps feature nine free performances

Published: 
2013.05.17 | By Christopher Clair | 08:49 AM
music camp student

Top high-school musicians from throughout the Midwest and other parts of the United States are converging on the University of Iowa for the 2013 Iowa Summer Music Camps. The camps, which run June 9-28, will include nine free concerts. Story

School of Art and Art History offers Foil Workshop in Printmaking

Published: 
2013.05.17 | By Christopher Clair | 07:00 AM

The University of Iowa School of Art and Art History will hold a two-week intensive program called Foil Workshop in Printmaking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 3-7 and June 10-14, in Studio Arts Building in Iowa City. Story

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