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FY 2026 P3 funding to support cancer care, faculty hiring
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The University of Iowa has allocated up to $15 million in P3 funding for fiscal year 2026 to support continued progress on the university’s strategic plan.
Regents approve 2025-26 tuition increase for UI students
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for University of Iowa students to address inflationary costs and to maintain the quality of education Iowans expect.
Pettys to continue leading the UI College of Law
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Todd Pettys has been named dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, effective July 1. He has served as interim dean since January.
FAQ: Phase one construction on future patient care tower
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
A new patient care tower on the university campus is one of several major projects aimed at transforming UI Health Care’s ability to care for Iowans in future decades and generations. To advance the planned future patient care tower construction, several early phase projects are necessary. UI Health Care will request budget approval at the June Iowa Board of Regents meeting to proceed with these projects.
UI Health Care seeks to lease new home for Department of Family and Community Medicine
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
UI Health Care is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to sign a lease for a medical clinic at 2751 Northgate Drive on the east side of Iowa City. The new clinic will provide patients and community members with convenient, accessible primary care services and serve as the new home for UI Health Care’s Department of Family and Community Medicine.
UI seeks final approval on 3 facilities projects
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
At its June meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents will consider the University of Iowa’s request for final approval of three facilities projects.
18 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2025–26
Monday, June 2, 2025
Eighteen University of Iowa students and alumni have been selected from more than 11,000 applicants nationwide to receive prestigious Fulbright Awards for the 2025–26 academic year.
New graduates celebrated at spring 2025 commencement
Monday, May 19, 2025
Nearly 5,500 Hawkeyes earned degrees this semester.
President Wilson finds note, money for coffee on daily walk
Thursday, May 15, 2025
UI President Barb Wilson hopes to get the note apologizing for breaking a bike reflector, as well as the cash to pay for a new one, to the right person.
Macbride Nature Recreation Area Committee completes review
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The committee formed to review the UI’s use of the Macbride Nature Recreation Area has completed its review and submitted it to President Barbara Wilson. The review was announced last year as part of a standard process for regularly evaluating programming and centers.
Regents approve 2025-26 tuition increase for UI students
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Pettys to continue leading the UI College of Law
Thursday, June 5, 2025
FAQ: Phase one construction on future patient care tower
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
UI Health Care seeks to lease new home for Department of Family and Community Medicine
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
UI seeks final approval on 3 facilities projects
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
18 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2025–26
Monday, June 2, 2025
New graduates celebrated at spring 2025 commencement
Monday, May 19, 2025
President Wilson finds note, money for coffee on daily walk
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Macbride Nature Recreation Area Committee completes review
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Accessible Iowa initiative sets campus standards, next steps for digital accessibility
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Does yard work count as exercise? UI expert provides tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle during busy summer months
Lauren Steinke, assistant professor of health and human physiology at the University of Iowa, shares tips on how to work fitness into your schedule and realize that the goal is to “focus on progress, not perfection.”
UI students named to dean’s list for spring 2025 semester
More than 8,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester.
UI students named to president’s list for spring 2025 semester
More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2025 spring semester.
Big event coming up? A UI expert explains the importance of sleep when it comes to physical performance
Aaron Scheider, assistant professor of health and human physiology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how sleep can optimize your physical performance and the best way to prioritize quality sleep over quantity.
9 tips for safe snow shoveling
When winter weather arrives, it’s important to take the appropriate steps to prevent injuries and understand when to seek medical attention.
UI students receive degrees after fall 2024 semester
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the fall 2024 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.
UI expert explains: What you need to know about bird flu
Mike Pentella, professor of epidemiology in the University of Iowa College of Public Health and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the UI, explains that bird flu is a disease caused by certain influenza viruses that usually spread among birds, not humans, and that public health surveillance is critical to prevent its spread.
UI students named to president’s list for fall 2024 semester
Nearly 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2024 fall semester.
UI students named to dean’s list for fall 2024 semester
More than 8,700 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 fall semester.
Then and now: From UI students to teaching the next generation of Hawkeyes
Last month, the university's Facebook account featured some of our faculty's "then and now" photos, from their time as undergraduate and graduate students at Iowa to their current roles teaching the next generation of Hawkeyes. Check out this gallery to see how faculty members changed over the years.
5 things to know about measles
Measles, a highly contagious disease, has been making headlines in the United States due to the recent increase in reported cases across several states. Melanie Wellington, associate hospital epidemiologist and physician with UI Health Care, explains what you need to know.
UI Spotlight
Zhao named Tippie's new associate dean
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Farag receives American Nurses Association 2025 Innovation Award
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Iowa Initiative For Sustainable Communities Wins Campus Compact Award
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Wang wins 2024 Joanne Simpson Medal
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
CSSI Welcomes the Participants of the 2025 Grant Writing Residency Program
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Lane named 2024 Iowa School Counselor Advocate of the Year
Monday, November 11, 2024
A conversation with new College of Pharmacy Dean Jill Kolesar
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Davidson develops app to bridge gap between first responders, people with limited speech
Monday, October 7, 2024
Iowa Engineering part of $82M Global Centers investment to tackle global challenges
Monday, October 7, 2024
UI researchers receive NASA grant to understand how turbulence in space heats solar wind
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Achievements
UI professors receive grant to help prevent vision loss from corneal disease
Thursday, June 5, 2025
2 Iowa alumnae named Guggenheim Fellows
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
FWAA recognizes Iowa Athletic Strategic Communications
Thursday, May 1, 2025
UI research team’s discovery could expand use of rare earth element
Friday, April 25, 2025
Christopher Merrill wins the 2025 Ottaway Award
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
UI crowned national debate champion
Monday, April 21, 2025
Iowa researchers find possible link between urinary incontinence, cardiovascular disease
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Iowa physicists study how Mars became a cold planet
Monday, April 14, 2025
In the News
She Was Addicted to Romance. So She Gave Up Sex.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The F.D.A. Says Fluoride Pills May Harm Children’s Health. Researchers Disagree
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
Monday, May 5, 2025
The kerning on the pope's tomb is a travesty
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explain
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Iowa Life on PBS: A conversation with Rachel Yoder
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis: The ratio can predict severity of disease
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Why do we twitch in our sleep?
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
How America became so car dependent
Friday, February 14, 2025
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