The University of Iowa has begun a formal search for a new assistant vice president and director of public safety. The university will look for a visionary leader, familiar with the unique nature of university communities.

The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa performed 490 arsenic tests for well water throughout Iowa. From these, 189 tests (38.6 percent) showed the presence of arsenic at or above the quantitation limit of 1 parts per billion (ppb). An interactive map is available for browsing.

The Iowa Department of Public Health on Feb. 19 announced that an Iowa resident, who recently traveled to countries with ongoing Zika virus transmission, has tested positive for the virus. Iowans traveling to areas where there is ongoing Zika virus transmission should take care to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

The Virtual Soldier Research Program at the University of Iowa has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the Office of Naval Research to create a simulation program to predict and prevent musculoskeletal injuries in U.S. Marines—one of the leading medical problems impeding military readiness.

Take a moment to review the University of Iowa's severe weather policies before the snow and ice arrive again.

On Nov. 20, University of Iowa organizations dedicated a new “soft space” interview room designed to decrease stress and anxiety for survivors reporting sexual assault and other crimes to law enforcement.

The UI Department of Athletics and UI Police ask that fans arrive early and come to the game prepared for a more extensive screening process modeled after the National Football League, which places restrictions on purses and handbags.

If you have a university-owned mobile device (laptop, tablet, or external storage) that has not yet been encrypted, the Information Security and Policy Office recommends reaching out to your local technology support provider to help the university meet its Dec. 31 deadline.

The University of Iowa will conduct a campus climate survey to examine sexual misconduct occurring on campus, including sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking, and sexual violence. All degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, and professional students will receive an email invitation to complete the Speak Out Iowa online survey on Monday, Oct. 26.

Who doesn’t love autumn? The seasonal colors, the crispness in the air…it’s the best. But it’s wise to keep in mind what follows: winter and the potential for inclement weather that comes with it. UI employees can access resources regarding weather conditions and safe travel to and from work.

In the wake of the Virginia shooting incident on live TV, Corinne Peek-Asa, director of the UI Injury Prevention Research Center, discusses employers' responsibility under federal law for providing work sites that are free of hazards, which government rules and court decisions have established can include workplace violence.

The University of Iowa issued a Crime Alert on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.