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Savannah Bananas hit home run at Kinnick Stadium

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Over the Fourth of July weekend, the Savannah Bananas rolled into town for two unforgettable sold-out Banana Ball games, transforming Kinnick Stadium into a baseball field unlike anything fans had ever seen.

UI statistician shares prestigious $1M Rousseeuw Prize for helping transform statistical computing

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Steve Schmadeke

A drone image of the water tower with the Tigerhawk painted on the side

Water tower removal set to begin July 10, affecting streets, sidewalks

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

July 4 celebrations, other events to cause parking, traffic changes

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The Savannah Bananas will play two sold-out games at Kinnick Stadium on July 3 and 4, which coincides with a Big & Rich concert on July 3 in Coralville and the Iowa City Jazz Festival on July 3–5 in downtown Iowa City. For those traveling in or around Iowa City on those dates, be award of increased traffic and potential parking challenges.

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FY2027 P3 funding to support brain science, research infrastructure

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The University of Iowa has allocated up to $15 million in P3 funding for fiscal year 2027 to support high-impact initiatives aligned with the university’s strategic plan.

an illustration showing a “super expanded” magnetic cloud created by a coronal mass ejection on the sun. The cloud’s dimensions were captured in two intervals of relatively short time and distance by two spacecraft, Solar Orbiter and Wind. Those observations led to findings that the crescent-shaped cloud grew by a fifth of its size as it approached Earth.

Iowa physicists describe ‘super expansion’ magnetic cloud from the sun

Monday, June 15, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

A physics team led by the University of Iowa has described a “super expanded” magnetic cloud created by a coronal mass ejection on the sun. The team tracked the cloud as it approached Earth. The new information could lead to better predictions of future, super expanded magnetic clouds.

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Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

University of Iowa researchers recommend a daily mix of movement and sleep, along with a cap on sedentary time, to lower the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

TRACERS uses speedy electrons to trace solar energy’s path to Earth

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented how energy from the sun interacts with Earth’s magnetic field and moves closer to our planet, using detailed electron measurements. The study marks the first published results from TRACERS, the approximately $170 million NASA-funded mission and the largest external research award in university history.

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UI seeks approval to plan for new field hockey facility, Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation

Monday, June 8, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to move forward with plans to construct a new field hockey operations building adjacent to Grant Field and to proceed with planning renovations to Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

a map of the united states with color levels that indicate surface ozone levels. high concentrations can be found in the western plains and eastern rocky mountain range

Wildfires have worsened ozone pollution in the United States

Friday, June 5, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

Wildfires over the past decade have led to rises in surface ozone pollution across much of the continental United States, creating unhealthy air and contributing to hundreds more premature deaths annually, according to a new study published in the journal Science. Researchers warn that surface ozone pollution could continue to worsen as wildfires become more prevalent.

UI statistician shares prestigious $1M Rousseeuw Prize for helping transform statistical computing

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Steve Schmadeke

Water tower removal set to begin July 10, affecting streets, sidewalks

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

July 4 celebrations, other events to cause parking, traffic changes

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

FY2027 P3 funding to support brain science, research infrastructure

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Iowa physicists describe ‘super expansion’ magnetic cloud from the sun

Monday, June 15, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

TRACERS uses speedy electrons to trace solar energy’s path to Earth

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

UI seeks approval to plan for new field hockey facility, Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation

Monday, June 8, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Wildfires have worsened ozone pollution in the United States

Friday, June 5, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

UI Center for the Book staff members pose with a large sheet of special paper

Celebrating America's 250th: How UI papermakers helped preserve founding documents

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Steve Schmadeke

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6th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am

Ashton Cross Country Course

What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out!

Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 6th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...

Summer Faculty Reading: Claire Lombardo and Margaret Ross

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:00pm

Glenn Schaeffer Library

Join us for a reading by Workshop summer faculty:

Claire Lombardo is the author of the nationally-bestselling novel Same As It Ever Was. Her debut, The Most Fun We Ever Had, was an instant New York Times bestseller and a Reese's Book Club pick. Her novels have been translated or are forthcoming in over a dozen languages.

Margaret Ross is the author of A Timeshare (Omnidawn, 2015) and of Saturday (The Song Cave, 2024). Her poems and translations have appeared in Granta, Harper’s, The Paris Review,...

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice. Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum...

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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.

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.

Support others’ passion while preventing burnout

Well-being at Iowa

Caring deeply about your work can fuel engagement but also put you at risk for burnout. Learn practical ways to support colleagues’ passions while reinforcing healthy boundaries, recognizing what motivates others, and creating a culture where people feel valued and able to sustain their well-being.

Everyday AI and privacy: 3 scenarios you might face at work

Information Technology Services

AI can make quick work of responding to an email or analyzing a spreadsheet, but it comes with the risk of exposing personal or restricted information, financial data, and more. Learn when to use university-supported AI and when it’s OK to use public AI.

Simple steps to keep your devices, data safe

Mobility is part of university life, but every time you log in from a hotel, coffee shop, or home network, you extend the university’s digital footprint beyond campus. That flexibility is powerful, but it is also a target for phishing and the compromise of personal devices. Learn simple actions you can take to protect your digital security.

New Campus Roots initiative celebrates sustainability

The UI’s Charter Committee on Sustainability is accepting nominations for its Campus Roots initiative, which recognizes and celebrates sustainable practices across campus. Teams of two or more people can submit their projects for consideration and those selected will have a tree planted in their honor. Submissions are due April 1.

Traveling for spring break? Your health care coverage goes with you

Travel with confidence knowing your health coverage goes with you. Download the Wellmark app for quick access to your benefits, coverage details, ID cards, in-network providers, and 24/7 telehealth options like Doctor on Demand. Learn more on the benefits webpage.

Tips for staying grounded during times of change

Change is a constant in higher education, and staying grounded supports both well-being and effectiveness. Focusing on hope — not as wishful thinking, but as a steady, intentional practice — can create clarity and forward momentum. Small, purposeful actions and strong connections help sustain energy, resilience, and confidence in what comes next.

Protect yourself, your child from counterfeit car seats

UI Health Care

Increasingly sold online, counterfeit car seats look like popular, federally-approved brands, but fail basic safety and crash-test standards. The Stead Family Children’s Hospital Child Passenger Safety team offers tips for identifying fakes and how to find and install a legitimate one.

Advice for building trust through everyday transparency

Transparency strengthens teams, reduces uncertainty, and supports well-being — especially during times of change. Prioritizing clear, honest communication can ease stress, build trust, and create space for meaningful dialogue, even when conversations are difficult.

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