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UI research advances discoveries that improve lives in Iowa and beyond
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Every day, researchers at the University of Iowa are seeking answers to questions that will change the health and well-being of people who live in our state and beyond. External funding in fiscal year 2026 allowed UI researchers to translate ideas into discoveries.
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.
July 4 celebrations, other events to cause parking, traffic changes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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.
FY2027 P3 funding to support brain science, research infrastructure
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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.
Iowa physicists describe ‘super expansion’ magnetic cloud from the sun
Monday, June 15, 2026
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.
Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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
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.
UI seeks approval to plan for new field hockey facility, Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation
Monday, June 8, 2026
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.
Savannah Bananas hit home run at Kinnick Stadium
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Water tower removal set to begin July 10, affecting streets, sidewalks
Thursday, June 25, 2026
July 4 celebrations, other events to cause parking, traffic changes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
FY2027 P3 funding to support brain science, research infrastructure
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Iowa physicists describe ‘super expansion’ magnetic cloud from the sun
Monday, June 15, 2026
Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy
Thursday, June 11, 2026
TRACERS uses speedy electrons to trace solar energy’s path to Earth
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Wildfires have worsened ozone pollution in the United States
Friday, June 5, 2026
Events
News you can use
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.
3 tips for dealing with seasonal allergies
Warmer weather can bring sunny days, blooming flowers, and — for many of us — seasonal allergies. UI Health Care expert Christina Kopp shares three tips for easing your symptoms.
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
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
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
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.
How to prevent heat illness
Heat illness is a result of your body temperature rising to a dangerous level during hot weather. It normally occurs from staying in the heat for too long without taking adequate measures to cool down. University of Iowa Health Care experts offer this advice for preventing heat illness.
UI Spotlight
Study examines AI's affect on office workers
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Iowa research engineer invents physics-based approach for measuring river flow
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A look back on Christopher Merrill's 25 year career
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Bell, Hasan lead new AI certificate's foundational course
Monday, November 10, 2025
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
Achievements
UI researchers will use grant to study massive canyon on Mars
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Iowa selected in national quantum sensing consortium
Friday, June 26, 2026
UI researcher focuses on blood molecules in studying the biology behind suicide
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
UI researchers analyze dynamics of Mars’ magnetotail
Monday, June 1, 2026
UI researcher wins grant to study pulsating auroras’ affects on Earth
Monday, May 11, 2026
UI researchers’ work with quantum dots could create more efficient telecommunications
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
UI professor awarded funding to expand antibodies research
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Kolesar named AACP Volwiler Award recipient
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
UI research team awarded funding to expand testing program for lead in water
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In the News
4 things you should do after 5 p.m. for better blood sugar, according to endocrinologists
Friday, April 10, 2026
A Journey Up Broadway: Discovering a Remarkable 1905 Photo Album
Friday, April 3, 2026
PCBs explained: The toxic chemicals at the center of NC State’s Poe Hall controversy
Thursday, March 26, 2026
For this unconventional Jewish organization, tradition takes a back seat to community
Thursday, March 26, 2026
With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility
Monday, March 23, 2026
3 economists grabbed a beer. A multibillion-dollar industry was born.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
University of Iowa Health Care expands NICU
Friday, March 6, 2026
UI professor discusses the economic impact of renewable energy in Iowa
Monday, March 2, 2026
UI Scanlan Center for School Mental Health sees interest in eating disorder support
Monday, March 2, 2026
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