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UI to plant campus forest inspired by student project
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
In its ongoing effort to support the health and diversity of its tree habitat, the University of Iowa will plant a Miyawaki forest on the west side of campus on Arbor Day. Named for its innovative planting technique known as the Miyawaki method (pronounced mee-yah-wah-kee), this reforestation practice is designed to mimic the natural growth process of conventional forests by densely planting native seedlings.
Welsh receives Canada Gairdner International Award for cystic fibrosis discoveries
Friday, April 11, 2025
Michael Welsh, University of Iowa physician and professor of internal medicine, has received the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award for his research on cystic fibrosis, which paved the way to new therapies that have transformed the health and life expectancy of people with the disease. The award, which is bestowed annually by the Gairdner Foundation, recognizes five 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award laureates for seminal discoveries or contributions to biomedical science.
Cancer Research Building will pave way for significant discoveries at UI
Thursday, April 10, 2025
As the university advances plans for a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Research Building, leaders say the facility will pave the way for significant discoveries to be made at the University of Iowa.
Second candidate announced for next Graduate College dean
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second candidate for the next associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College.
‘US News & World Report’ releases 2025 graduate, professional program rankings
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Fifty-two University of Iowa colleges and programs were recognized among the best in their field in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. Seven of these programs received a top five ranking in this year’s report.
First candidate announced for next Graduate College dean
Monday, April 7, 2025
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first candidate for the next associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College.
Graduate College dean candidates to participate in open forums
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The search committee for the next University of Iowa associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College is pleased to announce that two candidates will participate in open forums the week of April 7.
18 staff members honored with 2025 Staff Council Awards
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Eighteen University of Iowa staff members were honored with this year’s Staff Council Awards for achievements ranging from excellence in service to accomplishments that significantly benefited the university.
6 faculty honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Iowa Board of Regents has selected six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Castellano named 2025 Goldwater Scholar
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Seren Castellano, who is pursuing a double major in biology and anthropology and a minor in ancient civilizations, on March 28 learned she received the 2025 Goldwater Scholarship, the country’s premiere undergraduate scholarship for students pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering, and math.
Welsh receives Canada Gairdner International Award for cystic fibrosis discoveries
Friday, April 11, 2025
Cancer Research Building will pave way for significant discoveries at UI
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Second candidate announced for next Graduate College dean
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
‘US News & World Report’ releases 2025 graduate, professional program rankings
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
First candidate announced for next Graduate College dean
Monday, April 7, 2025
Graduate College dean candidates to participate in open forums
Thursday, April 3, 2025
18 staff members honored with 2025 Staff Council Awards
Thursday, April 3, 2025
6 faculty honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Castellano named 2025 Goldwater Scholar
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4 UI faculty elected to latest class of AAAS fellows
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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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.
Celebrity lookalikes: UI faculty, staff who will make you do a double take
If you thought you saw actress Sandra Bullock on campus, you were probably wrong. It was more likely Tippie College of Business associate professor of practice Peggy Stover.
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.
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
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
Iowa researchers test how chemical used in plastics inhibits snail’s ability to reproduce
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Iowa researchers study ionosphere’s role in aurora
Monday, March 3, 2025
UI study shows that images of Earth affect people's views on energy, environment
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
UI team designs microscope to study interaction of light and matter in electronic devices
Monday, February 3, 2025
Iowa researchers study effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs on kidney function
Friday, January 24, 2025
Iowa researchers study role of genes in eye disease that leads to vision loss
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
In the News
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
Florida bill would legalize UTVs on highways, despite manufacturer warnings
Friday, February 14, 2025
With Drake Lawsuit Looming, Can Kendrick Lamar Play ‘Not Like Us’ at the Super Bowl?
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
He went to jail for stealing someone’s identity. But it was his all along
Monday, February 3, 2025
Iowa honors Caitlin Clark by retiring her number and hanging it in the rafters
Monday, February 3, 2025
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