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UI builds on tradition as nation’s top public university for writing

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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The University of Iowa remains the nation’s top public university for writing in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Ranked No. 10 overall in writing in the disciplines, Iowa has been recognized as the best public university for six consecutive years.

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Live from Prairie Lights | Peter Bognanni in conversation with Daniel Khalastchi - 'How to Lose Yourself Completely'

Monday, September 21, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Writers' Workshop graduate Peter Bognanni will read from his new novel, How to Lose Yourself Completely, and will be joined in conversation with Daniel Khalastchi.
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Iowa volleyball vs. Milwaukee

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa Volleyball team will host Milwaukee at Xtream Arena.
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An Evening with Weijia Jiang

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Weijia Jiang is CBS News' senior White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Jiang's reporting is featured across all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including the CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, CBS Mornings and CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 streaming news service.

Jiang has covered the White House beat since 2018, including the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. She has also reported extensively on the increased violence against the AAPI community and the resulting...

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Seem too good to be true? Pause before you open that email

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Scammers use urgency and familiar campus language to get you to click, so give yourself 10 seconds to pause and verify before taking action. Learn how to spot fake Microsoft 365 warnings, too-good-to-be-true job offers, and other phishing attempts.

Stay healthy: What to know about cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue and has recently been in the news due to an outbreak across multiple states. Karen Brust, hospital epidemiologist at UI Health Care, shares information safe food handling processes that can help you stay healthy.

How to prevent heat illness

Heat illness is a result of your body temperature rising to a dangerous level during hot weather. It normally occurs from staying in the heat for too long without taking adequate measures to cool down. University of Iowa Health Care experts offer this advice for preventing heat illness.

Mother’s Day can have different meanings, depending on your stage in life

Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, shares advice to help everyone walking past the Hallmark aisle navigate what can be a beautiful but emotional day.
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Get your free flu vaccination at clinics across campus

The annual flu vaccination campaign for employees is underway. Getting vaccinated is quick, simple, and free — find out how to take part by checking this list of upcoming vaccination clinics on campus. Mark your calendars now. 

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