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Downtown banners celebrate 40 Hawkeye student researchers who ‘Dare to Discover’

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Office of the Vice President for Research

Look up while walking through downtown Iowa City and you’ll see the faces of 40 innovative UI student researchers featured in the 2026 Dare to Discover banner campaign, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Learn more about these Hawkeyes who dare to create, cure, explore, imagine, and discover.

UI holds classes virtually on Friday, Jan. 23

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Because of an Extreme Cold Warning while classes are in session, UI moved to virtual instruction on Friday, Jan. 23. Instructors will hold classes via Zoom or Teams, or in rare circumstances, cancel class and cover material at a future date. University offices and services will remain open in accordance with the UI Policy Manual.

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Accessibility tip: Why every video needs captions — and how to add them

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Accessibility

Captions make videos easier to follow for everyone — from people with hearing loss to users watching with the sound off. Find out how to add captions to YouTube videos, enable live transcriptions in Teams meetings, and why you need to review captions for accuracy and clarity.

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UI researchers unlock secrets of fat metabolism, future treatments

Thursday, January 22, 2026

UI Health Care

Four UI researchers are uncovering the ways the body handles excess dietary fat. Their discoveries could lead to new treatments for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Explore their groundbreaking studies shaping the future of metabolic health.

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UI neuroscientists win award for strides in mental health research

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Iowa Neuroscience Institute

Three University of Iowa neuroscientists won 2025 Young Investigator Awards from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. The awards help promising young scientists launch careers in neuroscience and psychiatry. This year marks the second time Kyle Flippo has received the award, a rare distinction.

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Levine awarded grant to expand access to STEM careers through AI

Thursday, January 22, 2026

College of Education

Allison Levine, assistant professor in the College of Education, received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to use AI and virtual reality to help youths with disabilities prepare for careers in STEM fields. The project uses AI-driven virtual environments to help participants practice interpersonal and professional skills in realistic scenarios.

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Professor’s lifelong vitamin C research now helping his own cancer fight

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Iowa Now Magazine

Garry Buettner, professor emeritus in the Department of Radiation Oncology, spent decades researching vitamin C’s cancer-fighting potential — and now that research is helping him. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2023, Buettner worked with UI Health Care colleagues to apply his research to his own treatment. Read more about how his work is helping cancer patients.

Iowa expert explains why handwriting still matters in a digital world

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Iowa Now Magazine

When Iowa public schools began teaching cursive writing again in 2024, teachers had few resources to turn to. That’s why Shawn Datchuk, professor of special education, and a team at the Iowa Reading Research Center created a free online tool that includes curriculum, videos, and more. Datchuk says handwriting boosts reading, writing, and learning skills — and pencils are still less expensive than laptops.

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UI evaluating low-enrollment undergraduate programs

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The University of Iowa is conducting a review of low-enrollment undergraduate majors to ensure that they align with student demand, workforce needs, and the university’s educational mission.

UI earns national recognition for community engagement

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized the University of Iowa with its Community Engagement Classification, reaffirming Iowa’s commitment to community engagement and its leadership connecting education with public service.

UI holds classes virtually on Friday, Jan. 23

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Accessibility tip: Why every video needs captions — and how to add them

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Accessibility

UI researchers unlock secrets of fat metabolism, future treatments

Thursday, January 22, 2026

UI Health Care

UI neuroscientists win award for strides in mental health research

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Iowa Neuroscience Institute

Levine awarded grant to expand access to STEM careers through AI

Thursday, January 22, 2026

College of Education

Professor’s lifelong vitamin C research now helping his own cancer fight

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Iowa Now Magazine

Iowa expert explains why handwriting still matters in a digital world

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Iowa Now Magazine

UI evaluating low-enrollment undergraduate programs

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

UI earns national recognition for community engagement

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

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December's Hawkeye High-Fives: Employees celebrated for customer service, positivity

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Human Resources

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Kinky Boots

Friday, January 23, 2026 7:30pm

Hancher Auditorium

Everybody say “Yeah!” and let Kinky Boots lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Winner of every Best Musical award, including the Tony, Grammy and London’s Olivier Award, Kinky Boots continues to captivate and entertain audiences around the world with a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell.

Based on true events, Kinky Boots follows the journey of two people with nothing in common — or so they think. The unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized ... and discover that you change the world when you change your mind.

Iowa Track and Field Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Saturday, January 24, 2026 1:00pm

Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility

The Iowa Track and Field team hosts the Larry Wieczorek Invitational indoor meet.

Kinky Boots

Saturday, January 24, 2026 2:00pm

Hancher Auditorium

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The science behind stress, coping, and resilience this holiday season

Office of Strategic Communication

As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa psychological and brain sciences professor Jason Radley, a global and national expert on the neurobiology of stress, suggests some ways to help.

Are holiday specials still appointment TV?

Tim Havens, professor of communication studies and an expert in TV history and culture at the University of Iowa, offers insight to help you navigate where to find your holiday favorite, and how you can start your own viewing tradition to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.

UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card

Office of Strategic Communication

Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.

Tips for staying healthy during respiratory virus season

UI Health Care

Respiratory viruses tend to spike in fall and winter. Now is the right time to make sure you are ready when the three most common viruses (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) reach their peak. Learn about vaccines and easy ways to prevent illness.

What to do with all these leaves?

Office of Strategic Communication

UI expert: Work smarter, not harder, when dealing with leaves this fall

Back-to-school safety tips for you and your family

As the back-to-school season approaches, the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital injury prevention team and Safety Store offer some tips to help keep children safe throughout the school year.

UI students receive degrees after spring 2025 semester

The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the spring 2025 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.

Does yard work count as exercise? UI expert provides tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle during busy summer months

Office of Strategic Communication

Lauren Steinke, assistant professor of health and human physiology at the University of Iowa, shares tips on how to work fitness into your schedule and realize that the goal is to “focus on progress, not perfection.”

UI students named to dean’s list for spring 2025 semester

More than 8,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester.

UI students named to president’s list for spring 2025 semester

More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2025 spring semester.

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Navigate the holidays with joy while leaving the guilt outside in the cold

With the holidays approaching, many people look forward to festive meals and family traditions — but also face a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.

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