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UI unveils plan for revitalizing old Art Building
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to proceed with remodeling the old Art Building, once a vibrant part of the university’s arts campus that has been vacant since the 2008 flood, to become the future home of the Graduate College.
Historic Art Building center of UI creativity
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The former Art Building along the Iowa River has a storied 90-year history, from hosting famous faculty and students to its closure during the 2008 flood.
UI seeks approval to purchase remaining space in Old Capitol Town Center
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase the remainder of Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City. The university currently owns about 55% of the mall, and the proposal before the board is to purchase the remaining 45%.
UI honors 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Six members of the University of Iowa community who served their country in the United States Army and United States Navy are being honored with the 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
Cofounder of UI International Writing Program Hualing Engle dies
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Hualing Nieh Engle, a University of Iowa alumna, professor emerita, and cofounder of the renowned UI International Writing Program, has died. She was 99.
UI receives grant to develop new treatment for ovarian cancer
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A University of Iowa research team led by Jill Kolesar, UI College of Pharmacy dean and professor, has received an $8.8 million grant to develop a promising new treatment for ovarian cancer. The award will support the first clinical trial for this therapy and is the next step in making it available to women who need it.
15 show-stopping moments from 'Dance Gala: Agile'
Monday, October 21, 2024
University of Iowa's annual Dance Gala was nothing short of spectacular in 2024.
Second candidate announced for next vice president for research
Monday, October 14, 2024
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next vice president for research.
International Writing Program participant wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang, a 1998 participant in the University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP).
Historic Art Building center of UI creativity
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
UI seeks approval to purchase remaining space in Old Capitol Town Center
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
All the sights, sounds from Homecoming 2024
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
UI honors 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Cofounder of UI International Writing Program Hualing Engle dies
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
UI receives grant to develop new treatment for ovarian cancer
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
15 show-stopping moments from 'Dance Gala: Agile'
Monday, October 21, 2024
Second candidate announced for next vice president for research
Monday, October 14, 2024
International Writing Program participant wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
Thursday, October 10, 2024
First candidate announced for next vice president for research
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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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
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
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
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.
Celebrity lookalikes: UI faculty, staff who will make you do a double take
Check out some of our faculty and staff—and their celebrity lookalikes.
UI Spotlight
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
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
Achievements
Maria Soliman receives global research administrators honor
Monday, October 7, 2024
Study probes how aspirin in low doses affects blood pressure in older adults
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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
In the News
Student-athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
From epic rivalries to time-honored rituals: 10 best college sports traditions
Thursday, October 10, 2024
History of the Hawkeye Wave: How Iowa's iconic college football tradition began
Monday, October 7, 2024
African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The heartwarming Iowa Hawkeye Wave football tradition
Monday, September 9, 2024
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
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