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Barrett W. Thomas named associate provost for faculty and strategic operations

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Barrett (Barry) W. Thomas has been named the next associate provost for faculty and strategic operations in the University of Iowa Office of the Provost. Thomas, the senior associate dean and Gary C. Fethke Research Professor in Business Analytics in the Tippie College of Business, will begin a part-time appointment in January 2025, transitioning to full-time on July 1, 2025.

Second candidate announced for next College of Law dean

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second candidate for the next dean of the College of Law.

First candidate announced for next College of Law dean

Sunday, December 1, 2024

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A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first candidate for the next dean of the College of Law.

College of Law dean candidates to participate in open forums

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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The search committee for the next dean of the University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce that three candidates will participate in campus visits in early December. Each candidate will participate in an open forum and meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership.

UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education awards UI a gold rating for its sustainability efforts in curriculum, energy use, and more.

Paras Bassuk named UI’s 23rd Rhodes Scholar

Monday, November 18, 2024

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The University of Iowa is uniquely known for being a place where art meets science, where students are encouraged to explore and innovate across these disciplines. Paras Bassuk, UI’s newest Rhodes Scholar, personifies exactly what that means—and more.

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3MT winner uses fruit flies to explore connection between obesity and cancer cell movement

Friday, November 15, 2024

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Israel Wipf, a graduate student in the Department of Biology, won the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, in which graduate students share their research in three minutes or fewer to a general audience. Wipf is using fruit flies as a living organism to explore the connection between obesity and cancer.

Key facilities projects on time, on budget

Friday, November 15, 2024

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The University of Iowa continues to push forward with several projects that are part of its 10-year facilities master plan, a key component of which is a new patient care tower on UI Health Care’s university campus.

David Schwebel named UI’s next vice president for research

Thursday, November 14, 2024

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David C. Schwebel, associate vice president for research facilities and infrastructure and university professor of psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been named the University of Iowa’s next vice president for research. He will begin July 1.

International photo contest highlights global education at Iowa

Monday, November 11, 2024

An international regatta on the Grand Canal. A stunning sunset viewed from the Taj Mahal. A professor reciting the Iliad during a visit to an ancient theater in Greece. These are among the winning images selected for the 2024 International Programs annual photo contest, part of International Education Week (IEW). This event aims to inspire greater awareness of the many ways the University of Iowa community can experience international education.

Second candidate announced for next College of Law dean

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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First candidate announced for next College of Law dean

Sunday, December 1, 2024

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College of Law dean candidates to participate in open forums

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Paras Bassuk named UI’s 23rd Rhodes Scholar

Monday, November 18, 2024

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3MT winner uses fruit flies to explore connection between obesity and cancer cell movement

Friday, November 15, 2024

Richard C. Lewis

Key facilities projects on time, on budget

Friday, November 15, 2024

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David Schwebel named UI’s next vice president for research

Thursday, November 14, 2024

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International photo contest highlights global education at Iowa

Monday, November 11, 2024

Pettys named interim College of Law dean

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Events

Art & Write Night

Friday, December 6, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...

Band Extravaganza

Sunday, December 8, 2024 3:00pm

Band Extravaganza Get ready for the BOOM at the biggest band event in Iowa! Featuring the Iowa Symphony Band; Johnson County Landmark; and the Hawkeye Marching Band with the Hawkeye Golden Girl, Drum Major, Iowa Spirit Squads, Dance Team, and Herky–along with our special guest, the Band of Blue Marching Band from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Tickets: Adults $17 Youth/Seniors $13 UI Students $5 For youth groups of 20+, please call 319-335-1635 to request a group rate of $10. G...

Art & Write Night

Friday, February 7, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

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Divers will be surveying Iowa River Oct. 22—25

A team of divers will be conducting survey work in the Iowa River on the University of Iowa campus on Oct. 22—25. This work was contracted by the city of Iowa City and is related to the city of Iowa City’s future project to replace the Burlington Street bridges.

Know your way around the rules of bicycles, e-scooters on the UI campus

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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.

New to the area? How to register to vote in Johnson County

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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.

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

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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

Chris Brewer

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.

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