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UI launches national search for chief financial officer
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The University of Iowa has begun a national search for its next chief financial officer, who will serve as the university's senior financial strategist and report directly to the president. The search follows last month’s announcement by current vice president and CFO Terry Johnson that he will retire in April after 33 years at the university. Read more about the search committee and the elevated CFO role.
Sandra Daack-Hirsch named associate provost for faculty
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
More than a water tower: How UI's new standpipe keeps campus running
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
New AI Discovery Initiative to help you explore, build skills with AI
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Why you receive research recruitment emails and how to opt out
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
See how our newest Hawkeyes kicked off the fall 2026 semester
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Events
News you can use
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.
3 tips for dealing with seasonal allergies
Warmer weather can bring sunny days, blooming flowers, and — for many of us — seasonal allergies. UI Health Care expert Christina Kopp shares three tips for easing your symptoms.
Accessible Iowa: Design choices that improve readability
Making small changes to text — such as using clear fonts, good contrast, and readable sizes — helps more people read and understand what you share. These steps matter because not everyone sees or processes text in the same way, so better design makes information accessible to everyone.
Stay healthy: What to know about cyclosporiasis
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue — among other symptoms — and has recently been in the news due to an outbreak across multiple states. Karen Brust, hospital epidemiologist at UI Health Care, shares information about safe food handling processes that can help you stay healthy.
UI Spotlight
New Gerber Foundation Award Will Test Home-Based Strategy to Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Study examines AI's affect on office workers
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Iowa research engineer invents physics-based approach for measuring river flow
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Achievements
UI biologist to study DNA mutation in snails
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Iowa researcher to study brain blood flow in women after gestational diabetes
Friday, August 7, 2026
UI researchers will use grant to study massive canyon on Mars
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
In the News
What we lose when we stop writing by hand
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
4 things you should do after 5 p.m. for better blood sugar, according to endocrinologists
Friday, April 10, 2026
A Journey Up Broadway: Discovering a Remarkable 1905 Photo Album
Friday, April 3, 2026
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