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UI identifies 3 distinctive areas of excellence for campus collaboration
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The University of Iowa wants to build on its existing reputation for excellence in three key areas where there is significant opportunity for growth across multiple academic disciplines and areas of patient care. Called Distinctive Collaborative Opportunities, these three areas are writing and communication, brain science and mental health, and cancer research and patient care.
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2 world-class leaders welcomed to Iowa under Transformational Hiring Program
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Mark Burkard and Martin Grace are the two most recent UI faculty hires as part of the Transformational Faculty Hiring Program.
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Take in sights, sounds from start of fall 2024 semester
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Welcome to the fall 2024 semester, Hawkeyes!
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Iowa researchers identify approaches for how people recognize words
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study from the University of Iowa defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by which people of all ages — including those who use cochlear implants to hear — recognize spoken language.
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10 things you may have missed over the summer
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Wondering what you might have missed while you were away from campus this summer? Here are 10 stories to get you caught up.
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Forbes ranks UI, UI Health Care as top employers in Iowa
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The University of Iowa and UI Health Care are among the top 30 employers in the state, according to Forbes magazine’s ‘America’s Best Employers by State 2024’ list.
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New ambassador program helping keep downtown safe, clean for community
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Downtown Iowa City Ambassadors program launched in June aims to be a resource for information and safety for the University of Iowa and Iowa City.
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Iowa lands $1.5 million award to build advanced space equipment
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The University of Iowa has further positioned itself to be centrally involved in space exploration through a $1.5 million award for state-of-the-art equipment that will yield components for future missions. The award opens opportunities for students to learn advanced space instrumentation skills.
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Unearthing mastodon bones in southern Iowa
Friday, August 16, 2024
University of Iowa archaeologists have uncovered the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull scientifically excavated from the state of Iowa — a find that notably dates to when the first humans lived and hunted in the area.
UI seeks approval for Tippie College of Business facility expansion
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to create more space for the growing Tippie College of Business.
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2 world-class leaders welcomed to Iowa under Transformational Hiring Program
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Take in sights, sounds from start of fall 2024 semester
Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Iowa researchers identify approaches for how people recognize words
Thursday, August 29, 2024
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10 things you may have missed over the summer
Thursday, August 22, 2024
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Forbes ranks UI, UI Health Care as top employers in Iowa
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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New ambassador program helping keep downtown safe, clean for community
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Iowa lands $1.5 million award to build advanced space equipment
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Unearthing mastodon bones in southern Iowa
Friday, August 16, 2024
UI seeks approval for Tippie College of Business facility expansion
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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UI researchers open hub in Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Events
News you can use
Know your way around the rules of bicycles, e-scooters on the UI campus
When riding a bicycle or electric scooter, make sure you know what regulations you need to follow and how to be a safe and courteous rider.
Back and shoulder pain? It might be your backpack
No matter how organized you are, it can be easy for all of us—especially children—to stuff more than necessary into our backpacks. Constantly lugging around a heavy backpack or wearing it improperly can have health consequences, though, which is why it’s important for children to wear a light backpack that fits correctly.
Tips for selecting a sunscreen
Choosing the right sunscreen is crucial since UV rays can damage your skin in different ways, leading to wrinkles, skin aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
Local communities celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly activities
If you’re looking for family fun over the Independence Day holiday and weekend, events are planned in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to keep you busy from July 3 through July 7.
UI students named to president’s list for spring 2024 semester
More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester.
UI students named to dean’s list for spring 2024 semester
More than 7,650 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester.
UI students receive degrees after spring 2024 semester
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the spring 2024 semester, with more than 5,300 Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.
Cicada broods are singing—catch the buzz while you can
The University of Iowa’s Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) is well known for hosting researchers, scientists, and scholars, but a rare appearance from millions of special guests has turned the campus woodland into a noisy tourist attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.
Traffic changes coming to I-80/First Avenue interchange in Coralville on May 23
As progress continues on the Interstate 80/First Avenue interchange at exit 242 in Coralville, please be aware of these traffic changes that will take place starting May 23. The changes could affect your commute to and from work if you are an employee at the University of Iowa Health Care Iowa River Landing clinic, or are a patient receiving care there.
Herky parades across campus
Graduation Herky—which was part of the 2014 iteration of the community’s Herky on Parade public art project—has become one of the most iconic figures on the University of Iowa campus. This year, 23 new Herky statues have been placed across campus as part of the 2024 rendition of Herky on Parade.
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New to the area? How to register to vote in Johnson County
If you are new to the Iowa City area and want to register to vote in Johnson County on Nov. 5, follow these easy steps.
UI Spotlight
Computer Science faculty member earns NSF CAREER Award
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Kirkwood, UI partner to offer medical laboratory science degree
Monday, August 5, 2024
Joseph named editor-in-chief of 'Nurse Leader'
Monday, August 5, 2024
Halekas To Serve on National Academies Panel on Mars Exploration
Monday, August 5, 2024
Carver College of Medicine celebrates excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and service
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Stanford elected supreme chapter president of Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Friday, March 22, 2024
Three CLAS faculty members receive humanities scholar awards
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hoadley, DeRoo receive NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowships
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Student Research Profile: Improving Dry Mouth and Oral Health in Older Populations with Dentures
Friday, February 16, 2024
Achievements
UI Sociology professor Victor Ray named Harvard Business School fellow
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Sullivan participates in AACRAO’s Congressional Hill Day
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Identifying ethical considerations for extended reality technology use by children
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Iowa research examines impact of ‘road diets’ on emergency response
Monday, August 5, 2024
UI researcher receives NASA grant to develop imaging technology to better see our galaxy
Thursday, July 18, 2024
3 College of Pharmacy faculty honored by Iowa Pharmacy Association
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
UI wins 8 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Professor looks to develop imaging technology to study age-related changes in the brain
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
UI researcher studies how pro-family workplace benefits can affect women’s mental health
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
In the News
A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Archaeologists find mastodon skull in Iowa, search for evidence it interacted with humans
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Traffic Enforcement Dwindled in the Pandemic. In Many Places, It Hasn’t Come Back.
Monday, July 29, 2024
The Assignment: How Popular Is Election Betting?
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
For many Olympic medalists, silver stings more than bronze
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
University of Iowa launches effort to expand cancer care for rural patients
Monday, June 24, 2024
Avocados are a ‘green gold’ export for Mexico, but growing them is harming forests and waters
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
NIVA Conference 2024 kicks off with state of the indies address
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Clarkonomics 101: The numbers behind Caitlin Clark's impact on women's basketball
Monday, March 25, 2024
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